Taxes. If the word makes you wince, you’re not alone – even America’s biggest corporations have to pay them. Still, some corporations (like Conoco-Phillips) pay a whopping 42% effective tax rate, while others (like GE) pay a rate in the single digits. Click on the infographic above to expand it and learn who’s paying what.

Despite not having the international market-share that soccer enjoys, many NFL teams have a valuation that tops $1 billion or more, making them more valuable than the entire economies of many small sovereign states. Click on the infographic above to see where your team would place in a worldwide ranking of countries by gross domestic product.

And before you soccer fans chime in with your protests, we’ll admit: yes it’s true, at an approximate value of $2.4 billion Manchester United does outrank even the most wealthy NFL franchise, and many a tropical island nation.

The last gasp of summer is here, which means many will be packing up their flip-flops and tank tops and trading them in for new jackets and sweaters. We opened up Mint.com’s data vault to get a better idea of just how much users are spending on their clothing purchases. U.S. Minters spend on average $161 on apparel purchases, but many city-dwelling users spend significantly more and also make more frequent shopping trips than the national average of 1.9 transactions per month. We also calculated what percentage of their discretionary spending in dedicated to clothing (discretionary spending includes categories such as entertainment, restaurant dining, bars and alcohol, gym, electronics, furnishings and entertainment, and excludes life’s necessities such as housing, utilities, groceries, healthcare and taxes).  Click on the preview above to expand the infographic to see how your city ranks.

If you’re a new graduate starting your first corporate job this fall, chances are the clothes you wore to the classroom won’t cut it in the conference room (unless you’re working in Silicon Valley, where the company-issued t-shirt will look just fine). It’s time to retire your grass-stained shorts and your midriff-baring tops in favor of some duds that will lend you an air of authority as you stake your claim in Cubicleland. Problem is, you haven’t even seen your first paycheck yet, so you’re in no position to buy a closet’s worth of clothes. The solution: start small and focus on quality, not quantity. Click the preview above to see some tips from an expert stylist.

The thrill of starting college and moving out of your parents’ home can be swiftly undermined by the sight of your new dorm room. Concrete walls, dingy floor and lousy lighting – this is hardly an ivory tower! Don’t despair. With a little creativity and very little cash, you can transform your space from an institutional cell into a cozy campus retreat. Click on the preview above to expand the graphic and see some tips from Dawn Falcone, interior designer and professional organizer.

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If the wobbly financial markets have you hoarding cash at home, beware. Yes, you may be safe from bear markets, but you’re still vulnerable to losses, especially if you leave your money and valuables in burglar-friendly spots. Click on the image above to expand the infographic and see where you’re best off hiding your cash, according to tips gathered from a real burglar, and places where you shouldn’t put any money.

For all you recent grads enjoying the summer sun, don’t forget that come autumn, student loans will come a reckoning. Use this time now to plot out your repayment plan. This guide will show you how to get started gathering the information you need and making some important decisions about how you will structure your payments. Click on the preview above to expand the infographic.

Reyna Gobel is a freelance journalist who specializes in financial fitness. She is also the author of Graduation Debt: How To Manage Student Loans and Live Your Life.

Mint users nationwide spend an average of $177 a month fueling up their cars between six visits to the pump, but there’s a lot of variation when you look at the data on a city-by-city level. Dollar for dollar, Silicon Valley Minters have the biggest monthly gas bill, while our subway-loving New York City Minters spend the least per month. More surprising is who’s in the No. 2 spot – a place known for its exceptionally low cost of living, but perhaps not the most Prius-friendly market. Click the image above to expand the full infographic.