keeping more of your take-home pay is more than a way of surviving a tough economy; it can also be a powerful statement about getting off the work-spend treadmill, rejecting the greedy and sometimes even predatory practices of some financial institutions and corporations, and becoming more self-sufficient overall. Here’s what saving more of your money...Read More
The United States is far behind much of the rest of the world when it comes to recognizing and rewarding the advantages of paid leave for new parents. Some countries like Sweden offer parents rights protected by law to spend the essential time necessary to raise a child in the early years of development, while...Read More
Every professional activity requires a combination of education and experience for people to be considered “experts” in a field. How many hours does it take to be an expert in litigation? What about poker? Knitting? This infographic by Udemy takes a look at some common activities and what is required to achieve a true level...Read More
Have you ever wondered how penny auctions worked? Do you even know what penny auctions are? If you answered yes or no to either of those questions, this infographic by Game Pumpkin is for you. Yes, that was a loaded question. Don’t think about it. Just scroll down and click to enlarge. Story by Automotive...Read More
Compared to the rest of the world, the United States ranks surprisingly low when it comes to “social justice” metrics. Those watching or participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement would only disagree with the surprise-aspect of the graphic. They’re aware of the problems facing Americans today. Still, it’s amazing to see some of the...Read More
Gone are the days when groceries only cost a few dollars and paper coupong only lived inside the purses of old ladies hoping to save a few pennies. In today’s floundering economy, coupon use is more popular than ever. Losing the stigma it once had, couponing is simply a smart way to shop. It turns...Read More
Businesses are truly starting to see the benefits of social media as an advertising venue. Users may not like it, but if it means keeping our favorite social sites running and robust without us having to pay, we’re willing to tolerate it (to some extent). This graphic breaks it down for us. Click to enlarge....Read More
Germany may have the market cornered when it comes to the long history of luxury automotive brand, but the last quarter century has seen the rise of Japanese luxury manufacturers. Acura, a Honda brand, led the charge and opened the doors for Asian markets to hit the luxury realm. Here, we explore that history. Click...Read More
Men and women young and old love music. It’s a nearly-universal attribute of humanity to enjoy sounds and melodies, beats and singing, regardless of our preferred style of music. This infographic by Sonos breaks down the creation of the ultimate music listening venue. Click to enlarge.Read More