Finance & Money Infographics

One common trend with many wealthy people is the obsession with expensive supercars, regardless of their practicality or longevity. This fun infographic shows just how else you could spend the money you would use on some supercars, you may find the ideas very influential on your future spending.

The innovations brought about by technology are encompassing. Today, you can do many more things with greater speed and convenience using online methods.
One area that has benefited from advancing technologies is the credit industry. Now, you can take out a loan without having to visit your bank personally. You only need to charge it to your credit card or sign up with a lending platform online.

You have likely heard of the most famous among the cryptocurrencies “Bitcoin”, but did you know that it was not the first cryptocurrency? The first cryptocurrency was in fact “Digicash” and was around a full ten years before the birth of Bitcoin. This infographic looks at Bitcoin and the weird and wonderful facts and figures surrounding it.

People around the planet are facing a myriad of challenges that feel almost impossible to solve. Things like rising real estate costs, the high cost of healthcare, and rapidly increasing credit card debt feel inescapable due to both the critical thinking and the collective capital needed to solve these challenges. At the same time, the very richest in our society continue to accumulate wealth at record pace.

Depending on your age, you may have seen the 80’s film Brewster’s Millions in which Richard Prior is issued the challenge of spending $30 million in 30 days… so he can inherit $300 million. That doesn’t sound like too much of a challenge nowadays. And so, for a bit of fun in these hard times, the folks at Loanable have updated the model and taken a look at 12 ways to outlandishly burn through a billion pounds.

Warren Buffett is considered to be one of the greatest investor of all time by many financial experts. His journey through life is nothing short of legendary — from selling gum for profit at the age of 5, to investing in stocks for the first time at the age of 11, to his current net worth of some $84 billion at age 87. The following infographic illustrates the highlights of the early years Buffett’s life.

Before there were crisp dollar bills as currency, things were much different in the world. If you look at the history of money, most will start with a barter system where livestock was the primary means of trade. This list takes a look at the old currencies of the world, especially from the empires that ruled vast areas from around the globe.

As the California real estate market continues to get more and more competitive, it’s no wonder that homeowners are trading sands and abandoning the beaches of California for the deserts of Nevada. In this infographic, learn more about how the job market, housing costs, and lower cost of living are all reasons to consider buying a home in the Silver State.

While there are many potential benefits to cryptocurrency, one has to acknowledge this new form of money has gotten a bad reputation as well. There are many reasons as to why criminals are drawn to Bitcoin and other similar currencies. Even so, it remains to be seen how long this situation will remain in place. Learn more about the dark side of crypto in this infographic.