Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Social Security tax will be imposed on up to $184,500 of earnings. Average benefits will rise $56 a month, but Medicare Part B premium hikes will eat up part of that. Did you know you could triple ...