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This Chart Contains a Few Hidden Surprises About the World Economy
According to the latest data on global GDP released by the World Bank this February, the U.S. still is the world's biggest economy – by far. As shown by this Voronoi diagram, the United States (24.3%)...
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The Boom of Women Entrepreneurs, in One Map
International Women's Day has been celebrated for over a century – back then, women were still fighting for their right to vote. As this year's celebration rolls around on March 8th, it is important to...
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This is What Our Presidents Have Done to Our Home-Owning Dream
Is the American Dream dead? If home ownership as an attainable goal for the average American is the yardstick, then it is struggling – and currently in worse shape than it has been since the time of...
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See Where Immigrants Out-earn U.S. Born Citizens
America is a nation built by immigrants, and on the premise that anyone can make it to the top. While that may be true, most new arrivals find themselves starting at the bottom of the pile. Right...
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Believe It or Not - the Richest Americans DO Pay Most of the Federal Income Tax
Thank God for the 1%. That much-maligned minority, the richest percent of Americans, pay 39.5% of all Federal Income Tax. That is one of the most eye-catching figures in a study released by the Tax...
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How Much of your State's Debt Rests on your Shoulders
Uncle Sam is not the only one who can raise taxes and borrow money on your behalf. Those powers also belong to each and every state in the Union – and they all exercise them. Which means that as...
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How Much Are Property Taxes in Each State, a Visual Answer
Even if you rent instead of own, property tax still is an important component of your housing cost. Your landlord will take the tax on his house – your home – into account to calculate your rent. So...
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Visualization of the U.S. States that Depend on Foreign Trade the Most
In the past several years, nationalistic rhetoric and support for protectionist trade policies have risen sharply across the world. The election of President Donald Trump signaled that Americans are...
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The Tremendous Price Disparities of Everyday Items in 10 Major Cities
Singapore is the world’s most expensive city, but that dubious accolade is just an average of a wide range of prices. If you drill down to individual product categories, the picture shifts...
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Mapped: The World’s Dependency on the Travel Industry
Globalization and the growing trend of traveling have increased the number of people traveling to foreign countries each year. This growing trend has brought with it increased GDP growth due to tourism...
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How Big is the Gap Between Renting and Buying a House in Your State?
It’s never been cheaper to own a home than in 2017, despite the fact that mortgage costs surpass renting expenses across the United States. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate recently reached a...
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