The State of Debt: 2016

Do those living in red states or blue states carry more personal debt? In this Lending Club infographic, take a look at average personal loan and credit card balance amounts in each state to see how they compare.

Home-Buying Myths vs Facts

Here is a useful collection of misconceptions and myths versus the actual facts on home-buying. Ever since the housing bubble burst and the 2007-2008 recession, millions of Americans are afraid to invest in real estate. According to the facts presented on this infographic, that fear is no longer valid and buying and owning a home is a great idea again.

The Indian Gold Market

The Indian gold market is one of the world’s largest and most extensive gold markets, with an estimated 23,000 tonnes of private gold held within India’s borders. In India, gold is revered and held as a traditional form of savings and wealth preservation, particularly in the form of gold jewelry.

The Student Loan Debt Crisis

Everyone knows college students and graduates are taking on a lot of debt to pay for school tuition and college expenses, but where exactly is most of the debt going to? Private colleges like ITT Tech? Or major universities? This infographic shows exactly how the over $1 trillion+ in student loan debt is being spent. The data/stats for this infographic was collected from Student Loan Hero.

Visualizing the Chinese Gold Market

The Chinese gold market is now the largest gold market in the world. From gold mining to gold imports, from physical gold trading to physical gold demand, China ranks number 1 in all global rankings. Central to the gold market’s evolution is the Chinese State, which has closely controlled and monitored the market’s development since its liberalization in the early 2000s.

The Cost of Living Across Europe

The average monthly wage varies dramatically across Europe – from £4,396.68 in Switzerland, to £125.01 in the Ukraine and everything in between. It therefore comes as no surprise that the cost of living varies from country to country. But just because a country has a low cost of living, it doesn’t mean that it’s harder to get by, as prices will drop.