Top10 Purposes to Take Small Loans

According to a 1PLs Company (or 1Payday.Loans) study, up to 12 million Americans take out a payday loan each year. Why do people keep taking such cash advances? And most importantly, for what purpose do they take the money? This infographic compiles the top 10 main reasons why people are ready for big overpayments.

The Most Expensive Divorces of All Time

Divorces are notorious for being messy and expensive. While the average price of divorce ranges between $15,000 and $20,000 (a hefty and challenging sum for many people), this cost is a mere drop in the bucket compared to how much it costs for the rich and famous to end their marriages. This infographic showcases the 44 most expensive divorces of al time – 9 of them are over $1 billion.

Cities With the Fastest Growing and Dropping Real Estate Values

The team at RealEstateAgents.com looked at data from the National Association of Realtors to see where home prices have increased and decreased the most in the past year. The study compares median home prices of single-family homes between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022 to determine where in the U.S. home prices are rising and falling the most.

The 30 Largest Banks Ranked by Total Assets

In terms of finance, assets are anything that a bank owns and can include cash in checking or savings accounts, securities, and loans that generate interest like mortgages and personal loans. The largest and best banks in America have trillions of dollars in assets. The team at Wyoming LLC Attorney looked at data from the Federal Reserve to visualize the 30 largest banks in the United States.

Startup Tax Deadlines

While you may have a handle on your day to day in your business, make sure that you are keeping up to date on tax deadlines. Learn more about what tax deadlines are relevant to your startup in the following infographic.

Which World Countries Have the Most Gold?

In the past, many countries followed a gold standard monetary system, where currency has a value directly linked to gold. While the gold standard was abandoned in the 1970s, may countries throughout the world still hold gold reserves. This graphic visualizes the countries around the world  that have the most gold in reserve.

How to Fund Your Next Property Purchase

What are your options in funding your next property purchase? Using your current property as leverage can provide many options, some of which are featured in the following infographic. These may include bridging loans, home equity loans, early deposit release and settlement advances. All options have the benefits and weaknesses, depending on your individual needs.

Who Owns the Most Land in the United States?

The United States consists of more than 3.7 million square miles of land. From Utqiagvik in Alaska all the way down to Key West in Florida, land in the U.S. takes many different forms. The Madison Trust team looked at data from The Land Report 100 to determine who owns the most land in the U.S. and compiled the results into the following infographic.

The Principles of Evidence-Based Investing

In recent years, evidence-based investing has gained popularity due to its more transparent and objective nature. Investors who make decisions based on evidence can better predict how their investments will perform in the future, which can help them avoid costly mistakes. However, what exactly is evidence-based investing? Learn more about the principles of evidence-based investing in this infographic.