The Cost of Renting in New York City

More than 1 million households in New York City are rent-burdened, which means they are paying 30 percent or more of household income on rent, and nearly 600,000 of those households are severely rent-burdened, or paying more than 50 percent of their income on rent, according to the newly released NYU Furman Center/Capital One Affordable Rental Housing Landscape.

Growing or Going? Jobs of the Future

For those entering the workforce, it can be a scary time. It’s hard to know what the future may hold for many industries, but here is an infographic entitled “Growing or Going? Jobs of the Future”, showing you what industries are expected to grow, and which are expected to flop.

Why Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification Matters

Whether you’re hiring full-time staff or freelancers, you need to know how to classify workers to the satisfaction of the IRS – or possibly pay for it later. Conversely, if you’re offered a job but the company insists on paying you as an Independent Contractor, you might be getting the short end of the employment stick. This infographic highlights information that you need to know.

The Emerging Role of the Pharmacist in the Healthcare Ecosystem

Physicians, insurers, pharmacists and other players in the patient care arena are shifting roles and forming more collaborative, coordinated networks to fill the gaps in care and reduce practice redundancies. This infographic from Parata Systems examines the traditional model of healthcare and how the problems and gaps have created opportunities for pharmacists to leverage technology to fill those gaps.

London – A Leading Global Economy

There is no denying London remains a leading global economy despite the hard economic times we find ourselves in. The following infographic takes a closer look at business in the capital and unearthed some interesting facts. Take a look and decide whether London is the destination you want to start your new business.

Taxes Around The World

With tax day just past us, check out this infographic before you cringe at the numbers. While we are always quick to complain about taxes, it is interesting to see how other countries compare. Also, wonder about some of the most bizarre taxes out there? This infographic depicts some of the strangest taxes of all time, such as Russia’s old tax for having a beard.

Peter Leeds Takes a Look At Pot Stocks

Marijuana penny stocks are flying high, many of them reaching bloated valuations. While legalized marijuana has plenty of benefits, profiting from dramatically over-valued financial train wrecks of companies will not be one of them. This pot penny stocks infographic takes a look at this issue in more detail.