Special Features Page



United States Debt Clock

An Overview of the United States National Debt. The Current Outstanding Public Debt of the United States is:


History of Deficits and Surpluses in the U.S.

On this page you will find a history of surpluses and deficits in the United States, running all the way back until 1789.


Inflation Calculator

This calculator uses data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (United States), in the form of the Consumer Price Index, which is a benchmark for measuring inflation.


Historical Unemployment Rates in the United States

The Bureau of Labor Statistics currently provides unemployment data from January 1st, 1948, right up until the present day.


Canada Debt Clock

The current amount of money that Canada owes.


Historical State Unemployment Rates

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is kind enough to provide historical unemployment (and employment) data for all 50 states from January 1st, 1976 until present day.


Property Tax Rates by State and County

A look at the property tax rates in the United States by both state and county.


Median Household Income

Median household income from 1967 until present day, both in nominal and real numbers.


Stock Market Hours: Complete History & 24/7 Trading Evolution

Complete history of US stock market trading hours from 1792-2025.


Where Your Tax Dollars Go: Complete Federal Budget Breakdown

How the Government Spends Every Dollar of Your Taxes.


United States Gold Reserves

The total gold holdings of the United States, as well as where all of the gold is stored within the country.


Foreign Gold Holdings Stored in the United States

A look at the sum total of the gold that is held by the United States on behalf of other countries.


US Oil Reserves

How much oil does the United States currently have in their Strategic Petroleum Reserve?


US Presidents Net Worth Rankings

Which US Presidents were the richest? Which US Presidents were wealthy when they entered office, and which became wealthy after leaving the White House?


Presidential Health History: Medical Crises in the Oval Office

From Secret Surgeries to Strokes: Complete Presidential Health History


US Midterms History

A history of midterm elections in the United States. How do the parties of sitting Presidents do in midterm elections?


A Visual History of the Insurrection Act in America

A look at the 30 different times that a US President has invoked the Insurrection Act over the history of the United States.


History of US Income Tax: Complete Timeline 1861-2025

Visual guide to US income tax history: top marginal rates from 7% to 94%, major legislative changes, presidential eras, and complete timeline 1861-2025.


U.S. Defense Spending: 100 Years of Military Budgets (1925–2025)

How U.S. Defense Spending Has Changed Over 100 Years


Countries That Have Been Bought and Sold: Complete World History

Which Countries Have Been Bought and Sold? 500 Years of Land Deals.


Countries That Have Been Bought and Sold: Complete World History

The Third Term Question: A Complete History of Presidential Term Limits.


Canada's Equalization Payments: The Complete Guide to Who Pays and Who Receives

Understanding Equalization: Why Some Provinces Pay Billions While Others Receive


US Classified & Restricted Areas: Complete Guide

America's Secret Bases: Complete Guide to Classified Military Sites.


Global Nuclear Weapons Stockpile

Comprehensive guide to global nuclear weapons: 12,241 warheads across 9 countries.


Every U.S. Recession Since 1900: The Complete History

23 Recessions in 125 Years: A Data-Driven History of America's Economic Downturns.


How America Grew: The Story of All 50 States Formation

From 13 Colonies to 50 States: Complete US Territorial History


NFL Team Values & Purchase Prices: All 32 Franchises Ranked

How Much Did Every NFL Team Cost? Complete Ownership History.


NHL Team Ownership & Purchase Prices - All 32 Teams

What Every NHL Team Sold For: Complete Ownership History


The Billionaires Behind Football: Complete Ownership History of the 50 Most Valuable Clubs

Football Club Ownership Guide 2025: Owners, Valuations & History of the Top 50 Clubs


Renting vs Buying Calculator

Does it make more sense to rent or to buy? There are a number of factors to consider - let's look at the numbers.


Canadian Tax Dollars Breakdown

Where do your hard-earned tax dollars go every year when you write a cheque to the federal government?


U.S. Presidential Elections: Complete Results 1789-2024

Presidential Elections Database: Complete Historical Results 1789-2024


History of Debt in the United States

Historical Debt Balances of the United States, 1791-2010