Month: November 2012

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A rainy day fund should be the foundation of every person’s savings. The goal of an emergency fund is to prepare yourself for when the perfect storm hits, because it will happen.

But how many Americans actually have this safety net?

The following infographic, based off the results of a recent Gallup poll, examines the rainy day fund landscape to see how many investors are prepared and for how long.

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With the ever growing social network Twitter on the rise, eCampus.com decided to take a look at who holds the most influence. From music to television to sports, these followings are quite impressive. We all know that Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and Lebron James are well known, but did you realize that combined they have the ability to influence over 36 million people?!

Using the findings from the Bedeck survey of 2000 adults who claim to enjoy a wonderful sleep every night, we have produced an infographic so you can be privy to the great British secrets for a Good Night’s Sleep. Designed by Wedo Mattresses

College students spent over $60 billion in 2010. And that number does not include tuition, books, or room & board! Where did all that money go?

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In the first installment of MintLife’s 2-part minimum wage series, discussed the widening gap between Federal minimum wage and the average wage — a divide that has been growing steadily since 1968.

In this second installment of the series,  take a look at the numbers when adjusted for inflation and see that the minimum today is more than $3.25 lower than the high-water benchmark of 1968, when the minimum wage was $10.59.

Minimum wage is on a steady decline — do you think it should ever go up?

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As the gap between average wage and minimum wage widens, it brings up the question: “Is the American minimum wage too low?”  Starting with 1968 to today, the following infographic examines the rapid growth of the average wage against the not-so-rapid growth of minimum wage.

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We all know a picture is worth a thousand words, but how much is that in actual cash? Ultimately, a painting is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Still, if the piece has historical, cultural or critical importance, the value of a painting will skyrocket.

Auctioneers and art valuers use several criteria to determine exactly how desirable a piece ought to be. They look at the condition of the piece and its sales history. They compare it to the value of other works sold by the same artist and to other similar works done by different artists in the genre. They then look at the subject matter and compare that with the value of paintings with similar subjects. They determine the rarity of works by the artist, as a less prolific but nonetheless well-regarded artist will fetch higher prices. Finally, they estimate overall demand. These attributes will help valuers determine a likely price for a painting, given the work its cash value.

With that in mind,Printerinks have looked at some of the most expensive pieces of art, detailing how much they’re worth and why the buyers thought so highly of the works.

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