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Chart of the Day: Working Less
Today’s Chart of the Day from Bloomberg is called, “Americans are Working Less.” After the pandemic, many are working fewer hours a week.
Chart of the Day: Only One Out of Three
Today’s Chart of the Day from BlackRock shows that only 34%, or roughly one out of three, stocks outperformed the index for the last 35 years.
Create a Lasting Legacy by Supporting Causes You Care About
By giving to a community foundation, you can support the causes that matter most to you and make a real difference in the lives of others...
Chart of the Day: Combined Market Area
Today’s Chart of the Day is a sidestep from my typical financial ones. The chart shows the combined market area after the Crews family of banks..
Chart of the Day: 25% of Tasks Done by AI
Today’s Chart of the Day from Goldman Sachs shows the percentage of tasks per industry that could be automated by artificial intelligence...
Chart of the Day: Housing Affordability
Today's Chart of the Day from Fortune illustrates the components of housing affordability, which include changes in incomes, rates, and prices. There..
Chart of the Day: Hurricanes vs. Equator
Today’s Chart of the Day is not finance related, but still fascinating. Shared by the NASA Earth Observatory, the Coriolis forces at the equator are..
Chart of the Day: 1.5 Days a Year
Today’s Chart of the Day is from J.P. Morgan’s updated Guide to Retirement. It calculates your total return having missed the 30 best days for last..
Chart of the Day: Tax Share
Today’s Chart of the Day from the Wall Street Journal shows the share of taxes paid vs. the share of total income. The $100,000-$500,000 range is..
How to Use Credit Cards Responsibly: 5 Things to Do
Using a personal credit card can seem complicated, especially if you’re working to build credit. It’s a balance between spending enough to build your..
HELOC 101: Is It Right For You?
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a popular and versatile financing option that allows homeowners to access the equity in their homes as..
Chart of the Day: When to Take Social Security
Today’s Chart of the Day from J.P. Morgan shows when to take social security to maximize benefits.
Chart of the Day: Motorcycles vs. Cars vs. Planes
Today's Chart of the Day looks at the statistics of transportation safety. I think everyone already suspects this, but I was surprised by the scale...
Chart of the Day: 99% are Under Current Rate
Today's Chart is from the Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) from Freddie Mac, the government agency that provides mortgage loans.
On Our Minds
Chart of the Day: Working Less
Today’s Chart of the Day from Bloomberg is called, “Americans are Working Less.” After the pandemic, many are working fewer hours a week.
Chart of the Day: Only One Out of Three
Today’s Chart of the Day from BlackRock shows that only 34%, or roughly one out of three, stocks outperformed the index for the last 35 years.
Create a Lasting Legacy by Supporting Causes You Care About
By giving to a community foundation, you can support the causes that matter most to you and make a real difference in the lives of others. Professional staff and portfolio managers help ensure that your donation is used effectively and efficiently. They also provide ongoing monitoring and oversight of the organizations they support, ensuring that your gift is making a lasting impact. The first donation to the Harvard Endowment of approximately $20,000 in today’s dollars was over 400 years ago. Therefore, a timeline of 500 years for an endowed fund is possible.
Chart of the Day: Combined Market Area
Today’s Chart of the Day is a sidestep from my typical financial ones. The chart shows the combined market area after the Crews family of banks (Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Crews Bank & Trust, Englewood Bank & Trust, and Wauchula State Bank) unify under the Crews Bank & Trust brand in September. To learn more, visit crews.bank/unify.
Chart of the Day: 25% of Tasks Done by AI
Today’s Chart of the Day from Goldman Sachs shows the percentage of tasks per industry that could be automated by artificial intelligence. Administrative tasks are the highest at 46%, with the average across all industries being 25%.
Chart of the Day: Housing Affordability
Today's Chart of the Day from Fortune illustrates the components of housing affordability, which include changes in incomes, rates, and prices. There is an ebb and flow, but currently rates are the primary driver.
Chart of the Day: Hurricanes vs. Equator
Today’s Chart of the Day is not finance related, but still fascinating. Shared by the NASA Earth Observatory, the Coriolis forces at the equator are zero.
Chart of the Day: 1.5 Days a Year
Today’s Chart of the Day is from J.P. Morgan’s updated Guide to Retirement. It calculates your total return having missed the 30 best days for last 20 years ending 2022.
Chart of the Day: Tax Share
Today’s Chart of the Day from the Wall Street Journal shows the share of taxes paid vs. the share of total income. The $100,000-$500,000 range is pretty even, while those making more than $1 million, who only have a 15% share, pay nearly 40% of total taxes.
How to Use Credit Cards Responsibly: 5 Things to Do
Using a personal credit card can seem complicated, especially if you’re working to build credit. It’s a balance between spending enough to build your credit history, but not overspending and going into debt. Challenging? Sure, but definitely not impossible. Here are our five tips for using your credit card responsibly.
HELOC 101: Is It Right For You?
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a popular and versatile financing option that allows homeowners to access the equity in their homes as collateral to obtain a line of credit. This credit line can be used for a variety of purposes, including home improvement projects, debt consolidation, and unexpected expenses. In this article, we will explore the basics of HELOCs, how they work, and the benefits of using this type of financing.
Chart of the Day: When to Take Social Security
Today’s Chart of the Day from J.P. Morgan shows when to take social security to maximize benefits.
Chart of the Day: Motorcycles vs. Cars vs. Planes
Today's Chart of the Day looks at the statistics of transportation safety. I think everyone already suspects this, but I was surprised by the scale. You are 30 times more likely to die on a motorcycle than in a car. Also, you are 100 times more likely to die in a car than a plane.
Chart of the Day: 99% are Under Current Rate
Today's Chart is from the Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) from Freddie Mac, the government agency that provides mortgage loans.
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