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The United States of Unemployment Benefits: Here's What You Need to Know in 2019
The first half of 2019 has yielded some optimism for the U.S. economy. For example, unemployment is near its lowest point in about 50 years. At the same time, the U.S. economy has experienced the...
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The Hottest IPOs in 2019: What if You had Invested $1,000 When They Went Public
2019 is set to be the year of the “unicorn stampede,” with billion-dollar companies, many of them in tech, going public. But how do these “unicorn” stocks perform past their first day? For this...
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How Big is Apple? This Visualization Puts Things Into Perspective
Apple in 2012 became the most valuable company in history, with a market capitalization of $621 billion. Its upward trajectory didn’t stop there: in 2018, Apple reached a market cap of $1 trillion....
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Visualizing the Highest & Lowest Paid S&P 500 CEOs in 2018
2018 in general was not a great year for stocks, with the S&P 500 down 6.2%. However, the CEO compensation of S&P CEOs continued to rise, reaching a median of $12.4 million in 2018. What...
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First-Time Home Buyer Map of America
Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. Before settling into a “dream home,” many first-time homebuyers look for a “starter home” instead. A starter home refers to a smaller,...
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American Giants: Here's How These 8 Companies Stack Up Against the World
With the stock market making major gains this year, the market capitalization of some public companies is soaring to new heights. Market capitalization, or “market cap,” is calculated by multiplying...
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Who is More Powerful – Countries or Companies?
With the stock market making major gains this year, the market capitalization of some public companies is soaring to new heights. Market capitalization, or “market cap,” is calculated by multiplying...
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Visualizing Americans' Debt Problem
It’s no secret that millions of Americans are struggling with debt, but the numbers might still surprise you. While the economy doesn’t seem to be slowing down quite yet, U.S. debt is reaching worrying...
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This Chart Shows the Rising Cost of Border Security in the U.S.
Border enforcement has become a top political issue in the United States, but what is its current cost and by how much has it risen? To explore this, we look at the American Immigration Council’s fact...
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Mapping Out the 'Filthy Rich' In Each State
The U.S. is a nation of millionaires and billionaires. Among its population of 323 million people, there are 607 billionaires and 11.8 million individuals with a net worth of at least $1 million. This...
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Is the U.S. Debt Bubble Going to Burst?
The U.S. economy may be in the middle of its largest expansion in history, but record levels of debt could signal trouble on the horizon. In February 2019, the U.S. national debt reached a record $22...
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The Biggest Corporate Debts Visualized in One Chart
In the first quarter of 2019, the total private and public debt of the United States hit a record $70 trillion, raising concerns about the possibility of widespread defaults. Non-financial corporate...
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Visualizing the Unstoppable Car Debt in America
Debt is a pressing issue in the United States, with total private and public debts hitting $70 trillion. At the federal level, growing budget deficits are contributing to this rise, while the private...
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Visualizing the Importance of Agriculture in the World's Economy
One of the things that everyone on earth has in common is the need for food. As a result, agricultural production plays a pivotal role in the world economy. Factors like climate, arable land, access to...
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These 10 Visualizations Put Global Trade Into Perspective
Global trade conjures images of busy ports, planes in the sky, forklifts driving around warehouses - really anything that moves goods. For most of history trade made up the backbone of commerce. Even...
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Mapping the Best & Worst States to Get a Mortgage
Did you know that where you live could cost you money when you own a home? The state you live in has a major impact on the cost of property, which drives your monthly mortgage payments. At the same...
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Visualizing America’s Student Debt by State
Outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. has tripled over the last decade to $1.5 trillion, surpassing auto and credit card debt and only second to housing debt. In an earlier HowMuch article, we...
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Charting the World's Most Powerful Militaries - Which Countries Dominate the...
The defense industry is one of the largest in the world. Nearly every country sets aside a large portion of their federal budget for military expenditures, which can have a major impact on their...
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Visualizing How Much Money Americans Spend on Commutes
We know commuting is costly, but just how much are Americans spending on their commutes? Depending on the state, Americans spend as much as $5,000 per year on their daily commutes - including gas,...
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USA vs. China Trade War Illustrated in 6 Visualizations
Since World War II the United States sat atop the global throne of trade and industry. By every measure they dominated the world economy. China leveraged its massive population for economic growth....
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