Power of Data Visualization

For most parents, paying college tuition out of pocket is simply out of the question. If you’re one of those parents, you probably know what a 529 Plan is: named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, these investment vehicles allow you to sock away money for education expenses in a tax-advantaged way. Your earnings accumulate tax free and, if used for qualified educatione expenses, withdrawals are tax-free, as well. But choosing a 529 Plan is no simple thing and many investors don’t have a full understanding of how these things work. mint.com give you the basics in this infographic.

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An infographic detailing the presidential selection process in the United States. Submitted into the "How Do I Become President?" Challenge ( challenge.gov ).

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Do you know how the internet really works -- how you're able to read this article on a magical glowing rectangle attached to a keyboard?

This cheat sheet created by flowchart guru Doogie Horner  explain the inner workings of the web to someone even less informed.

via www.fastcodesign.com

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What is an air traffic controller’s job from taking off to landing?

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Flowchart of how the typical newspaper operates, rendered in a children's game fashion. This infographic is made by Jason Christian Visual Artist / Graphic Designer from United States, Missouri, Springfield.

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"Information is flowing like mighty rivers from a trillion connected and intelligent things . . ."

Analytics explained though simple narration and illustrations.

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Echolocation: How dolphin sonar works?

via animal.discovery.com

Identity theft. You're hearing the words more and more, on TV and especially online. And there's good reason. Identity theft is among the largest growing crimes in the world, and it costs consumers millions per year. Here are some facts about identity theft and how you can prevent it from happening to you.

via www.gobankingrates.com

Harnessing the wind is something that humanity has been doing for a very long time. The earliest example is the sailboat, developed independently all over the world; the sailboat uses the force of the wind to move a boat over the water.

via www.chacha.com

Compound interest can work for you or against you.

This infographic shows compound interest increasing investments and costing money through loans.

via cashmoneylife.com