The Highest Paying Jobs with the Most Growth Potential in 2018
The American economy is finally humming along at a nice clip, and most people are optimistic about the future. Some people are just not starting to see real wage growth, but not everyone. With so much...
View ArticleVisualizing The Meteoric Rise Of Cryptocurrency in the Past 5 Years
The cryptocurrency’s meteoric rise has stunned the world and defied traditional laws of market behavior. After years of being labelled as an “experiment,” “bubble,” and “fade,” the cryptocurrency...
View ArticleEvery State Medicaid Spending, in One Map
Now that tax reform has passed and Americans are about to see higher paychecks, Republicans in Congress are starting to talk about making changes to social welfare programs, specifically Medicare and...
View ArticleMapping the World's Most Valuable Brands in 2018
The most valuable companies in the world often have an immediately recognizable brand with a clear message. But the market value of a company’s brand is only half the picture. The brand’s relative...
View ArticleSuburbs Really are the Best Places to Live in America
Algorithms help us make almost every decision—they can even decide court cases and predict legislation—but is it possible to objectively calculate the best places to live? The answer depends on which...
View ArticleMapping Governor's Salary in Every State
President Trump promised that he would take no salary if elected, and thus far he has donated his compensation to worthy causes. That’s all well and good, but with the 2018 election season heating up,...
View ArticleMost & Least Expensive States in the Country for Home Insurance
“Buy land, they aren’t making it anymore,” said Mark Twain. There’s no doubt Twain was onto something, but these days any sensible person who invests in real estate no doubt considers the importance of...
View ArticleVisualizing the History of Bitcoin Crashes: Are Hodlers Prepared for the Next...
The latest Bitcoin crash has some investors believing the “end of days” are near. Once bullish “hodlers” and committed individuals now voice their concerns and fears that this crash indicates that the...
View ArticleComparing Mexico’s Remittances to Every Other Country
President Trump has long threatened to impose a tax on remittances to Mexico to pay for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. We won’t get into the politics surrounding such a hot button issue, but it...
View ArticleVisualizing Why Banks Hate Cryptocurrencies
Banks have largely been against cryptos, often citing the volatility and the ability to be used for money laundering. This is a bit of an ironic criticism coming from banks that are seemingly paying...
View ArticleThis Map Shows How Gas Taxes Determine the Price at the Pump
Americans are back to purchasing large SUVs and trucks instead of passenger cars, fueled in large part by confidence in the U.S. economy. And with President Trump set to unveil a broad new...
View ArticleThis Graph Shows the Average Tax Refund in Every State
Everyone dreads tax season, but at least there’s one thing to look forward to – your tax refund! Every year, the federal government gives back hundreds of billions of dollars to taxpayers who paid too...
View ArticleHere are the Most & Least Expensive States for Health Insurance
Health insurance is a hotly debated political issue in the United States. It’s something we all need, but it is often expensive and out of reach for some people. While the health insurance debate takes...
View ArticleThe Biggest Banks for Your Buck in Every State
Socking away money for an emergency fund is one of the first steps to building a financially secure future. Most experts recommend keeping these dollars immediately available, and a savings accounts...
View ArticleThis Map Shows the Cheapest Gas Station in Your State
Gas is one of the most import commodities in the United States. We’re a large, spread out country and we’re always on the go. That means we need cars and trucks to quickly take us to our destination....
View ArticleVisualizing the World's Most Admired Companies
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently,” Warren Buffett once said. Reputations are a tricky thing to measure, and...
View ArticleMeet the Wealthiest People in Crypto
Forbes recently released a list of the world’s richest individuals in terms of cryptocurrency. There are currently 19 people in the world who own an equivalent of more than $350 million in crypto...
View ArticleThis Chart Shows How GDP Determines Unemployment & Wages Over the Past 20 Years
The United States hasn’t seen GDP growth over 4% since the year 2000, but President Trump recently said he thinks 6% GDP growth is within reach. What would that look like for the American economy and...
View ArticleThis Graph Shows Which Political Party Corporate America Loves the Most
President Trump has already started his reelection campaign for 2020 and he’s well on his way to raising a lot of money for the effort. Fortunately, candidates are required to publicly disclose...
View ArticleMapped: The Largest Company by Revenue Headquartered in Every State
A lot of people look for jobs at big companies because they can be great places to build a solid career. Unfortunately, if we measure the size of a company in terms of annual revenue, there may not be...
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