The way in which Americans allocate their finances
The Impact of Consumer Spending on U.S. GDP The Visual Capitalist says consumer spending represents 68% of U.S. GDP, with much of this used for housing, transportation, and healthcare costs. Today’s graphic shows the average annual expenditures of Americans, based on data from the Consumer Expenditures Survey 2023 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stay safe […]
The Electoral College: A Guide for Real Estate Investors
The Electoral College: A Closer Look We recently posted a compare & contrast chart for the 2024 Presidential Race. With that in mind, this Tuesday, November 5th is election day all across America. Every four years on the first Tuesday, following the first Monday in November America chooses its next President (or reelects the current […]
Americans have a strong passion for driving.
Americans’ Transportation Preferences in 2022 Citing government data, Statista reports that approximately nine out of ten trips in the United States were taken using a car, SUV, pickup truck, or van in 2022. This data highlights the strong preference for personal vehicles among Americans. In contrast, walking accounted for a significantly smaller share of total […]
The Hispanic Population in America is Continuously Increasing
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Diversity The U.S. Census Bureau reminds us that Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, honors the contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. This celebration highlights the diversity that enriches the cultural tapestry of the […]
America is 248 Years Young!
[ad_1] Next Thursday, July 4th, will mark 248 years of America’s independence! Today’s infographic takes a look at the Fourth of July “by the numbers” and provides insight into this holiday that we Americans hold dear. Whatever you do to celebrate, do it safely and have fun…..and, as always, Stay safe and have a Happy […]
80 years after D-Day
Omaha Beach today. Yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord (D-Day) on June 6, 1944, when nearly 160,000 allied troops, led by the United States, invaded occupied France, signaling the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. The infographic below from Encyclopedia Britannica provides a snapshot of that historic day. Many of the brave […]
Wishing you a joyful Memorial Day in 2024!
Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 27th, is often seen as the unofficial start of summer for many Americans. However, it is important to remember the true meaning of this day. Memorial Day is a national day of remembrance for the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom […]
U.S. Cities with the Highest GDP
[ad_1] Today’s infographic from the Visual Capitalist ranks the economic output of the top 15 U.S. cities from New York City to Minneapolis, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.  Interestingly, America’s metropolitan areas account for roughly 90% of U.S. economic output, however, they do point out that the economic center of gravity […]
The Dollar Bill Deconstructed
[ad_1] We have many posts about breakdown one dollar in rent and other financial stories. However, today’s infographic from the Daily Infographic takes us through all the parts that make up a dollar bill and gives us some basic information about each part. Undoubtedly, many of you reading this post have the first dollar they […]