The Future of ATMs
This infographic explores five-year trends, predictions, opportunities and challenges for the ATM industry.
Payroll and Tax Deductions
Most American workers aren’t aware of the factors that determine how much is deducted from their paychecks, yet it’s important to have that understanding so you can speak up about any errors. The following infographic from Paycor provides need-to-know information on payroll and tax deductions, and just in time for tax season.
Turning The Tide: The Recession In Hawaii
Just like the really big island (United States), Hawaiians were hit by the recession as well, the state’s economy losing more than 30,000 jobs from 2006 – 2010. However, signs of life are springing up all over the islands – from construction to tourism, the wave of recovery is starting to swell.
How to Save $5,000 a Year
With gadgets, apps and programs galore, keeping track of finances has never been easier. Still, CouponCabin finds that most Americans seem to burn through their paycheck without even realizing where their hard-earned dollars went. Experts say that without careful preparation and keeping track of your spending, you’re bound to overspend. This infographic shows you how to recover from careless spending and save nearly $5,000 this year!
Strange Taxes & Deductions
Whether you’re getting bagels sliced in New York or donating deceased deer to the poor in South Carolina, there are a ton of strange taxes and deductions out there. This infographic from Liberty Tax details some of them, just in time for tax season.
The Impact of High Oil Prices
Black gold – Texas tea. Whatever you call it, crude oil is a sought-after resource that drives the world economy. In this infographic from Fuel Freedom, discover how oil prices affect the U.S. economy and who’s hurting the most.
Real Estate Recovery or Not? 2012 Predictions
There is currently a lot of conflicting data emerging about the 2012 real estate market. ActiveRain surveyed 1,835 real estate agents and real estate brokers in the US and Canada to understand if the real estate market and economy are poised for recovery in 2012, both nationwide and in local markets. Their findings are compiled in the following infographic.
Stormy Weather: Are Americans Prepared for a Rainy Day?
The start of a new year is the quintessential time to roll out a fresh financial plan. One of the more overlooked necessities of financial planning is the rainy day fund. Experts recommend you have at least six months of easily-accessible savings set aside in the case of an emergency. In this infographic, learn how Americans are doing in this department, as well as how to go about setting money aside for this important fund.
The Gold Tree: Where Gold Comes From
This infographic from Trustable Gold visualizes above-ground stock of gold, sources of gold broken down to continents and countries and uses of gold. Also learn about the different forms of gold investments – ranging from physical gold in the form of bullion gold to securities not backed by gold.
America’s Pawn Empire
In the 1950s pawnbrokers were America’s number one source of credit. Since then, the prestige of the neighborhood pawnbroker has plummeted. However, this year with the reality television series “Pawn Stars” as well as Groupon-backed Pawngo.com, pawn shops are back and bigger than ever. This infographic looks at pawn shops in America.
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