Older, better-educated adults are winning the savings game, reveals a January survey by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. Read more
Have you ever wondered how much Russians spend on alcohol compared to different countries? Or how much households in Saudi Arabia allocate to recreation? Read more
This map shows global defense spending by country – and it puts U.S. military spending into perspective. Read more
How currency debasement, soaring costs, and overtaxing helped lead to the collapse of Ancient Rome’s economy and empire. Read more
How do millennials spend their discretionary income in comparison to other groups? We dive into the latest survey results on millennial spending habits. Read more
Americans spent more than $3 trillion, or 17.5% of GDP, on healthcare in 2015. Are they getting any bang for their buck? Read more
Black Friday kicks off the U.S. holiday shopping season, during which consumers will spend $655.8 billion this year. Where do they get that extra cash from? Read more
Consumers are the foundation of the economy, and how they spend money is telling. See what’s changed with how Americans spend their money over the years. Read more
Even with a healthcare system that leans heavily on the private sector, the U.S. government actually spends more money on public healthcare than most countries. Read more
It’s been many years in the making, but all U.S. federal government spending data is now harmonized – and anybody can have access to it. Read more