A Nifty Map for your Consideration

Maps are useful. They are a great way to synthesize knowledge and information, and present it in such a way that is both accessible to millions and easily understood. And with the increasing number of people getting most of their information from the internet, maps and infographics have become even more commonplace.

The Americas hadn't been invented yet.

Fascinating. More to the point, here's a map presenting a state by state breakdown of incentives for renewable energy. While not the most exhaustive source, it is interesting nonetheless and well worth a look. It's an interactive map, so you'll have to click on the state you want to know more about.

Why Real Estate Investment Is Better Than Stocks

Oldies, but the goodies.

Most people would probably agree that when it comes to longer term investments, the stock market will, 9/10, be more profitable than real estate. And probably less work to maintain and sell.

But is it? Or is the value of real estate investment simply understated or misunderstood? Mark Ferguson, real estate broker and blogger at BiggerPockets.com, disagrees.

Click here to read his list of 9 reasons why Real Estate is a worthwhile investment, and even better (he claims) than investing in the stock market.