History of Savings Accounts

In this infographic, published by Savings Account.org, 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.

A Global Look at Personal Income Taxes

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.

The Power of the Extra Dollar

Nobody wants to pay more than they have to. But paying even just an extra dollar on all your long-term loans or credit card bills can save you money in the long run. With this extra payment, you make a small step toward control of your financial future. CreditDonkey shows you how in the following infographic.

Does Birth Order Influence Financial Behavior?

Numerous studies have attempted to prove, and consequently disprove, the birth order theory first proposed by Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychotherapist and Sigmund Freud collaborator. Does birth order truly play a significant role in outlining our personalities, or is this merely a theory perpetuated by pop culture? CouponCabin’s new survey links our birth order to how we handle our finances.

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.

What Your Wallet Says About You

What is a wallet? New technologies are making this question more difficult to answer every day. A recent American Express study reveals how U.S. consumers choose to pay for everyday things and how they feel about some of the new forms of payment in this infographic entitled, “What Your Wallet Says About You.”

A Guide To Moving and Taxes

Moving from one location to another typically requires a lot of work, money and even emotional energy. The good news is that moving for any number of reasons can trigger new tax eligibilities. This infographic from MyMove.com educates movers about the ways that moving can help them to save money at tax time.

Save Over $65,000 On Your Mortgage in 3 Simple Steps

Sounds to good to be true but in a reality it is not. By simply paying more on your mortgage than your payment structure and allocating that additional payment towards the principle, one can knock a ton of interest off their mortgages. The following infographic published by RateSupermarket.ca explains the process.

When I’m 64

Baby boomers are far from babies now, which means as they age, they’re setting their sights on retirement. It might not be the easiest for many, though, as one-in-three Americans reports they don’t have savings for retirement past Social Security. So, what’s the plan for this enormous population? How can they get the most out of their money? For answers to these questions and more, CouponCabin.com has created the following infographic.