Data Analysis
Independent Financial Data Analysis
Data analysis exploring cost of living, educational outcomes, and wealth distribution. Analysis draws from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Federal Reserve, World Bank, and College Scorecard - with interactive visualizations and transparent methodologies.
FIRE Number by City
Compare FIRE numbers across 384+ U.S. metro areas - from $1.2M in Pine Bluff to $1.8M in San Francisco.
Student Loan Burden by Major
Compare debt burden ratios across 188 majors - from Systems Engineering (0.26 ratio) to Dance (1.15 ratio).
FIRE Number by Country
Compare FIRE numbers across 181 countries - from $179K in Nigeria to $1.7M in Switzerland.
Net Worth by Generation
Compare median net worth at age 35-44 across generations - $101K for Boomers, $60K for Gen X (post-2008 crash), and $135K for Millennials.
Data-driven financial insights
Public data, transparent methodology, open to feedback. Suggestions for future analysis or questions about our approach are always welcome.