Interactive Work

Below are some interactive graphics that I've built. I have experience using several JavaScript libraries, including D3 and Bootstrap.

Please note that most of these stories are behind a paywall. For access, please contact me at elaermer@gmail.com.

The Anatomy of a Fund FeeAll investors pay fees for their mutual funds, but few know what their money pays for. This interactive feature spells out what each of the fees are, what they're used for and how much they cost for different types of funds.… — The Anatomy of a Fund Fee
All investors pay fees for their mutual funds, but few know what their money pays for. This interactive feature spells out what each of the fees are, what they're used for and how much they cost for different types of funds.

Alaska, Delaware Retirees Get Nation’s Biggest RaiseRetirees in Alaska and Delaware saw their retirement income surge more in 2016 than any other states, according to Census data. These interactive graphics illustrate how retirement income has chang… — Alaska, Delaware Retirees Get Nation’s Biggest Raise
Retirees in Alaska and Delaware saw their retirement income surge more in 2016 than any other states, according to Census data. These interactive graphics illustrate how retirement income has changed in each state.

Floating Around the Clock: When NAVs Will StrikeRegulation from the Securities and Exchange Commission allow money market funds to set their prices multiple times a day, or strike their NAVs. These interactive clocks show which firms plan to announc… — Floating Around the Clock: When NAVs Will Strike
Regulation from the Securities and Exchange Commission allow money market funds to set their prices multiple times a day, or strike their NAVs. These interactive clocks show which firms plan to announce their prices at what time.

Before and After: A Look at the New Proposed Form 5500The Department of Labor has proposed overhauling the disclosure form that's required for all retirement plan sponsors. This interactive graphic shows every proposed change. — Before and After: A Look at the New Proposed Form 5500
The Department of Labor has proposed overhauling the disclosure form that's required for all retirement plan sponsors. This interactive graphic shows every proposed change.

Retirement and Taxes: Retirees Flock to Tax-Free StatesRetirement-aged individuals are more likely to move to state that don’t have sales, income, pension or social security taxes. This graphic examines how the population has grown for older America… — Retirement and Taxes: Retirees Flock to Tax-Free States
Retirement-aged individuals are more likely to move to state that don’t have sales, income, pension or social security taxes. This graphic examines how the population has grown for older Americans in each state, based on the types of taxes they charge

Wild Ride: The Fiduciary Rule’s Dizzying YearFirms spent about 12 months preparing themselves for the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule before the Trump administration announced it would delay, or potentially ax, the rule. This interactive timeli… — Wild Ride: The Fiduciary Rule’s Dizzying Year
Firms spent about 12 months preparing themselves for the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule before the Trump administration announced it would delay, or potentially ax, the rule. This interactive timeline explores some of the milestones reached as firms readied themselves for the regulation.