Mapping Filthy Rich Families Around the World
by howmuch Forget the top one percent. The 25 richest people in the world belong to an ultra-elite group of families who control astonishing amounts of wealth. But where do … Read more
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Mapping The Cost of U.S. Prisons on Each State
by howmuch The U.S. has both the highest incarceration rate in the world and more people are in U.S. prisons than any other country. That means that Americans spend a lot of money caring … Read more
Mapping the Population of Global Millionaires in 2019
by howmuch More millionaires live in the U.S. than any other country in the world, and it’s not even close. That’s according to the 2019 Global Wealth Databook by Credit Suisse. Here’s … Read more
Mapping International Trade: Who Are the Biggest Exporters?
by howmuch Exports are a major aspect of international trade. Countries around the world can bolster their economies by selling their resources and consumer goods to other nations around the … Read more
Mapping Out Mortgage Debt Across the U.S.
by howmuch Owning a home is a major life milestone for many Americans. In order to afford a home, most people will need to take out a mortgage and pay … Read more
Mapping the Best & Worst States to Get a Mortgage
by howmuch Did you know that where you live could cost you money when you own a home? The state you live in has a major impact on the cost of … Read more
Mapping the Major Bitcoin Forks
via visualcapitalist: The emergence of Bitcoin took the world by storm through its simplicity and innovation. Yet, plenty of confusion remains around the term itself. The Bitcoin blockchain—not to be confused … Read more
Mapping Out the ‘Filthy Rich’ In Each State
by howmuch The U.S. is a nation of millionaires and billionaires. Among its population of 323 million people, there are 607 billionaires and 11.8 million individuals with a net worth of at least … Read more
Mapping The World’s Financial Weak Spots
Via IMF blog, Where will the next financial crisis come from? The short answer is: We don’t know. We can, however, look for vulnerabilities in the system that, if left untreated, … Read more
Mapping Out Each Country’s Largest Public Company
by howmuch Recent IPOs filed by Silicon Valley firms like Uber, Lyft, and Beyond Meat have garnered significant media attention in recent weeks. While the American news cycle has covered a lot … Read more
Mapping the Global Migration of Millionaires
by visualcapitalist The world’s wealthiest people are also the most mobile. High net worth individuals (HNWIs) – persons with wealth over US$1 million – may decide to pick up and move … Read more
Walmart Nation: Mapping America’s Biggest Employers
by visualcapitalist In America, approximately 150 million people are currently employed, doing everything from neurosurgery to greeting customers at your local Walmart Supercenter. While there is a breathtaking variety of jobs … Read more
Mapping Extreme Poverty Around the World
by howmuch A new report from the World Bank just landed, finding that a record low of 10% of humanity now live in extreme poverty, down from 11% in 2013. But poverty … Read more
Mapping the World’s New Megacities in 2030
via visualcapitalist: The Chart of the Week is a weekly Visual Capitalist feature on Fridays. Rapid urbanization is one of the major forces shaping our global economic future. A century ago, it was almost … Read more
Mapping Firefighters Salaries in Every State
by howmuch Who doesn’t think firefighters are national heroes? They work long shifts, maintain a high level of specialized skills, and risk their lives at a moment’s notice for the … Read more
Mapping the Most Profitable Industry in Each U.S. State
by howmuch Diversification is a broadly accepted investment strategy designed to hedge against risk. If you invest all your money in one company or one industry, you flirt with disaster … Read more