Visualizations

The Real Minimum Wage Keeps Getting Smaller. Here’s Why

April 3rd, 2026

The Economy

There’s been a lot of news lately about the minimum wage in the U.S. How much has it really changed over the years?

The World's Most Productive Countries Work Less (and Vice Versa)

April 3rd, 2026

The Economy

This worker productivity chart challenges the traditional wisdom that equates longer hours with more productivity.

This Map Shows Which U.S. States Have Recovered from Recession (and Which Haven’t)

April 3rd, 2026

The Economy

The Uneven Recovery from the Great Recession. Has your State Recovered?

The Rising Costs of Sending Your Kids to a Private School

April 3rd, 2026

Personal Finance

The average cost of private school tuition has grown at a rate that is higher than inflation over the past 20-years. While there are several cost increases that have led to the rise in private school tuition...

See Which Tech Employees Generate the Most Money for their Company

April 3rd, 2026

business

If you work for Apple, here's an extra reason to congratulate yourself: you – and each of your colleagues – generate on average $1.9 million in revenue for your company each year. That's more than employees at any other Tech company in the country.

Do You Want the Best Bang for your Tuition Buck? Check Out this College Rankings

April 3rd, 2026

Personal Finance

debt

College is the first and most important investment we will ever make, so choosing the right school is crucial. Find out how much debt you can expect to have after graduation and how much money you will end up making in the top 20 private and public universities

This Map Reveals The Richest Person in Your State 2017

April 3rd, 2026

Wealth

The United States is known to have many millionaires and billionaires. But it turns out that not all states are equal when it comes to the rich and powerful...

This Map Shows How Your Energy Source is Driving Your Electricity Bill

April 3rd, 2026

Personal Finance

The most expensive average electricity bill by State is nearly double the least expensive and it's all because of the source used to generate electricity.

This Map Shows Where Some of the Best American Franchises Started

April 3rd, 2026

business

Ben & Jerry's, famously, is from Vermont. But did you know that 7-Eleven grew up in Texas? Check out the origins behind some of the best-known brands in the country on this map, which shows the most successful franchise business for each state.

The Most Expensive Skyscrapers in the World

April 3rd, 2026

Real Estate

Skyscrapers are viewed as a symbol of cultural expression, as new designs and spectacular heights define these enormous buildings. These architectural marvels are usually the work of collaboration, including investors, architects, and builders.