Credit cards have gone social, just like everything else these days. Social media has proven to be a great marketing tool, especially for targeting college students. Since the passage of the CARD act, credit card companies have been seeking out new ways to reach college students since they can longer pitch one campus. This infographic presented by Card Hub highlights how credit cards have gone social as well as some of their strategies.
The national debt is obviously a problem. A $15.7 trillion problem to be exact. Yet, it seems not much is being done to change it. So the question is, could online gambling be a solution for the USA’s national debt? This infographic presented by casino.org highlights the benefits of gambling in the US and how it very well could help with our staggering national debt.
The Ultimate Money Test is a unique test for knowledge, behavior and attitudes towards work, the economy, spending and saving money. Starting back in February, www.CreditCardCompare.com.au began surveying over 1,000 Australians. The results are now in, and they reveal that Australia is a nation of money savers and deal seekers.
It’s been seen far too often in recent history – valuations soar and investors flock as rapidly-growing markets promise huge returns on speculative investments. This time is different, right? Think again: the explosive growth and patchy business models of these social empires have more in common with earlier busts than most are willing to admit.
Some things in life are indeed free. But for a small fee, you can upgrade to something even better. At least that’s the basic principle of the fermium model, a hot phenomenon in the cloud-run small business world. How does its economy work and what makes it so popular among businesses and consumers alike?
What is a Schumer Box? It’s a cheat sheet for your credit card, an at-a-glance reference for fees, interest rates and other key points. But when it comes to personal finance, you sometimes need a cheat sheet on reading cheat sheets. NerdWallet did the homework for you: here’s our guide to reading and understanding the inscrutable Schumer Box.
Each year the Federal Reserve Board provides a projection, acquired from the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing, for the need of new U.S. paper currency. As you will see in this infographic, it takes money to make money. In fact, it takes a lot of money to make money.
In this infographic you will find the history of savings accounts and how it became what it is today. There is a lot of interesting facts and statistics available like how traces of savings accounts dates back to the 1500s.
Retirement planning is more intimidating than any other personal finance topic. Luckily, funding a secure and enjoyable retirement need not be mysterious. This infographic shows you exactly what to do.
With tax season upon us, have you ever wondered how much people pay in taxes in other countries? Turbotax has put together an interactive infographic that compares personal income tax rates around the world. You may be surprised by which countries have the lowest and highest income tax rates.
