A recent study by Experian breaks down how much discretionary income Americans have and what exactly they are doing with it. All in all, Americans spend an estimated $1.47 trillion annually on discretionary goods and services. For most, the money after taxes, bills, and basic needs are covered is hard to come by, which means that a select few are spending some major bucks. Click on “Launch Infographic” to find out where Americans are spending their discretionary dough.

Super Bowl gambling isn’t just limited to innocent wagers amongst friends. In fact, the amount wagered on the Super Bowl is the equivalent of a massive industry, with most of the money going untaxed.

Click on “Launch Infographic” to get a picture of just how much is spent on Super Bowl gambling, as well as some of the more unusual bets that get placed.

While some things are certain in life (death and taxes), there is plenty that is unpredictable. Purchasing insurance for your assets, including your life, can be one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

But how do you know what kind of policy you need and how much coverage you should to purchase?

Click on “launch infographic” to expand this handy flowchart that will help you determine if you need insurance, and if so, what kind of policies you need and how much coverage you should purchase.

Click on “Launch Infographic” to learn more about how the change in overdraft regulations may impact your pocketbook.

How confident are you that you could come up with $2,000 if an unexpected expense arose next month?

Click “Launch Infographic” to see a visual comparison of how well Americans are preparing for their rainy day.

How much money do you need to be rich? It seems that like beauty, wealth is in the eye of the beholder. A recent Gallup poll found that Americans’ perceptions of what it means to be “rich” vary by demographic group. Click “Launch Infographic” to see a visual guide on how other Americans define wealth.

Getting fit is one of the top New Year’s resolutions. Here is a breakdown of how much mint.com users are spending on gym memberships. How does your state compare?

In terms of GDP, the U.S. is still number one in the world; but in terms of economic growth, China is running circles around the competition. Click on “Launch Infographic” to see a comparison of the U.S. and China to reveal many of the economic indicators that make these two nations so powerful.

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If you’ve been nodding your head and pretending you know what other people mean when they talk about an “ETF”, you’re not alone. ETFs are a relatively new investment tool – but a really cool one we think you ought to know about. Click on “launch infographic” for a visual guide to the world of exchange traded funds.

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Ok, so we’ve all heard about the people protesting US wealth distribution. Are the disparities in our country too great? That’s for you to decide. In the meantime, we’ve created a visual guide to how one important aspect of wealth –household income — is distributed state-by-state. Click on “launch infographic” above to take a peek at the data.