The Cost of Bad Buy/Sell Decisions

Ask 10 people what investing means, and chances are they’ll all say “growing your money.” Yet despite popular Hollywood portrayal of how investing works, research shows that most of us still try to time the market, typically resulting in buying high and selling low. In this infographic, Jemstep examines why many of our buy/sell decisions are wrong, the damage it does to our portfolios, and a better way to invest for maximum returns over the long run.

Why You Should Take A Holiday

Eleven percent of people in the UK have taken fewer holidays recently due to fears about their work and the economic situation. But not taking a break can take a toll on your health, piling on stress and tension with little relief. The following infographic from Confused.com breaks down how people are getting away, and why they should do it more often.

The UEFA Euro Championship

In anticipation of the Euro 2012, the year’s biggest football (soccer) tournament, here’s a look at some of its most interesting numbers. Spanning the entire history of the tournament as well as the upcoming Euro 2012, they present statistics and facts about stadium venues, attendances, top goal scorers, fastest goals scored, sportsbook odds and trends and numerous other trivia.

The Most Expensive Liquids

Most people are unaware of the actual cost of printer ink. Did you know that you can buy 982 cartons of milk with the price of a gallon of printer ink? This infographic from Clickinks compares the cost of a gallon of printer ink to the cost of other common liquids.

Ladies: Things To Know About Your Body Shape

Knowing your body shape is crucial in selecting the right outfits. This Infographic covers 4 most common – Rectangle, Hourglass, Pear and Apple body shapes. Featuring great advice and handpicked ladies clothing pieces, you will never be short on inspiration for your next outing, casual or special occasion.

What Your Poop and Pee Are Telling You About Your Body

Poop and pee? Who wants to talk about these subjects? However both of these excrements can tell a person a lot about their health. The following infographic discovered at Kimberly Snyder is a handy guide to anything and everything you may have wondered about your pee, and yes, your poop.

The Business of Girl Scout Cookies

As Girl Scout Cookie season winds to a close, Top Business Degrees thought it would be fun to look into the financial and nutritional numbers behind Girl Scout Cookie sales and the overall business operations of the Girl Scouts. This infographic includes lots of interesting tidbits such as the fact that over 200 billion calories worth of Girl Scout Cookies are consumed annually.

How to Become a Firefighter

Firefighters are the nation’s heroes, from the local volunteer fire brigade to the brave FDNY force who rushed into the falling Twin Towers on September 11. Despite the dangers of the job, firefighting attracts many more people than there are positions available. To better your chance in securing a coveted spot on the squad, you’ll have to transform yourself into a fire warrior.

How DVRs Are Changing the Way We Watch TV

Do you need a way to record your favorite TV shows while you’re away from your Television? A digital video recorder (DVR) will help you solve this problem and it will definitely improve the quality of your life. DVRs have been credited with changing the way Americans watch TV and this infographic is proof of it.