Archive for category Money
2010 Bundle Report: How America Spends (Stefanie Posavec)
What It Shows
This interactive multi-layered infographic breaks down last year’s spending in America by category (and sub-category), region (and sub-region), and demographic (and sub-demographic).
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The iPod Index (Burak Nehbit)
Posted by Simon in Money, Science, Technology, & Internet on April 19, 2010
What It Shows
This infographic has taken data from a study on the amount of hours needed to work a typical wage job in different world cities in order to buy an 8 GB iPod Nano. The idea is that the iPod represents somewhat of a standardized global commodity, so it can be used as a constant to compare the richness of various cities in the world by measuring how many hours of average wage work are required to purchase it.
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Stimulus Home Buying Tax Credits (Fixr)
Posted by Simon in House & Home, Money on March 23, 2010
What It Shows
A flowchart to ascertain eligibility for government tax credits in purchasing a home, as well as remodeling opportunities, all tied to the economic stimulus plan.
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Flower Power: February’s Booming Floral Economy (Mint)
Posted by Simon in Money, Society & Culture on March 18, 2010
What It Shows
This infographic shows flower-related holiday activity, essentially showing the size of the Valentine’s Day and Mother’s day spikes, and how flowers and flower delivery compare to other purchases.
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