Figuratively Speaking

While 60% of unmarried men would be open to dating someone 10-plus years older than them, percentage of unmarried women who would be open to dating someone 10-plus years younger, according to a survey conducted for Ruby Life Inc.: 40

Regardless of their current relationship status, ranks of open-mindedness, physical attractiveness and their free spirit on the list of qualities women would consider a benefit of dating or marrying someone 10-plus years younger than themselves: 1, 2, 3

Source: Ruby Life Inc.

Percentage of working adults who say they expect an annual pay increase from their employer, according to a survey by CareerBuilder: 89

Percentage who are looking for a raise of at least 5%: 46

Percentage who expect a yearly raise of 10% or more each year: 16

Percentage of employed adults who must work more than one job in order to make ends meet, including 66% of millennials, 57% of men and 49% of women: 53

Source: CareerBuilder.com.

Percentage of Americans who don't know what they're having for dinner, according to poll conducted on behalf of Omaha Steaks: 62

Percentage who say they let their cravings decide what they'll eat: 73

Percentage of Americans who say grilling helps them unwind after a long day: 66

Source: Omaha Steaks.

Percentage of Americans who say that personal data they have provided online has been compromised, according to an Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Google: 37

Among those that have had their data breached, percentage who changed their passwords after the breach: 92

Percentage of Americans who say that it is more important to them to create a password that is strong and secure, compared to only 39% who prioritize creating a password that is easy to remember: 58

Source: Ipsos Public Affairs.

Percentage of diners who have gotten carryout in the past three months, according to research from Acosta: 48

Percentage who have ordered delivery: 75

Source: Acosta.

Average daily hotel price in the U.S. between March 1 and March 26 of this year, according to the travel research firm STR: $147.14

Average price in 2021: $105

Source: American Resort Development Association.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, percentage of all employees who report feeling more pressure to perform well, according to research from Eagle Hill Consulting: 66

Percentage of workers who say they feel more supported by their supervisor than they did before the pandemic: 68

Percentage who say they feel more recognized for a job well done: 69

Source: Eagle Hill Consulting.

Global economic impact of violence in 2021, according to the 16th edition of the Global Peace Index from the international think-tank the Institute for Economics and Peace, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or $2,117 per person: $16.5 trillion

Rank of Iceland on the list of the most peaceful countries -- a position it has held since 2008: 1

Ranks of New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark and Austria on the list: 2, 3, 4, 5

Rank of Afghanistan on the list of the least peaceful countries, followed by Yemen, Syria, Russia and South Sudan: 1

Source: Institute of Economics and Peace.

Ranks of "better explanations for how much income your savings will produce in retirement," "investment options that provide guaranteed lifetime income" and "better explanations for whether you are on track with your retirement savings" on the list of participants' most valued improvements in workplace retirement plans, according to a survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute: 1, 2, 3

Source: Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Percentage of the workers surveyed who are aware of the importance of data in decision-making, according to a survey by Alteryx Inc.: 29

Percentage who say their entire organization has access to data: 25

Percentage who say they have the tools they need to make data-driven decisions: 33

Source: Alteryx Inc.

Idle Thought

"If we would have new knowledge, we must get us a whole world of new questions." -- Susanne Langer, philosopher (1895-1985)

Number of high-net-worth individuals Russia is expected to to lose to migration in 2022, according to forecast HNWI figures published in the latest Henley Global Citizens Report: 15,000

Percentage of Russia's total millionaire population this represents: 15

Source: Henley Global Citizen Report.

Number of sushi restaurants in the U.S., according to apartmentguide.com and Eva Bowen of Pitch Public Relations: 16,000

Rank of New York City (with 221) as the city with the most sushi restaurants of any city in the country: 1

Source: Eva Bowen, Pitch Public Relations.

On average, percentage of adults across 28 countries who say they commute to their place of work or education by bicycle, according to Ipsos research: 12

In the Netherlands, percentage who commute by bicycle to their place of work or education: 30

Source: Ipsos Global Public Affairs.

For one-night micro-cationers, average anticipated spend, according to a survey from Allianz Partners USA: $606

For travelers planning a two-night getaway, average spend per night: $419

Source: Allianz Global Assistance USA.

To hedge against inflation, percentage of respondents who say they'll change their risk tolerance/investment approach, according to a poll by The Harris Poll: 49

Ranks of cutting back on daily expenses, and reining in entertainment, dining out and travel spending on the list of ways Americans are cutting back expenses: 1, 2, 3, 4

Source: The Harris Poll.

Percentage of employees with a retirement plan who have $250,000 or more in assets, according to research by the Employee Benefit Research Institute: 41

Percentage of employees without a retirement plan who have $250,000 or more in assets: 3

Percentage of employees with a retirement plan who have less than $10,000 savings and investments: 14

Percentage of employees without a retirement plan who have less than $10,000 savings and investment: 74

Source: EBRI.

Percentage of consumers who still report working from home full-time more often than compared to pre-COVID-19-schedules, according to a survey from Packaged Facts: 27

Percentage who report working from home part-time more often than they did before the pandemic: 23

Source: Packaged Facts.

Percentage of all U.S. homeowners who have noticed higher electricity prices than they're accustomed to in the past year, according to SaveOnEnergy.com: 62

Percentage of all U.S. homeowners who have taken at least one measure in the past year to reduce home energy costs: 87

Percentage of homeowners who said they are considering alternative options to reduce costs, such as hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles or solar panels: 33

Source: SaveOnEnergy.com.

Percentage of Americans who say they are likely to take at least one vacation this summer, according to a survey by Bankrate.com: 61

Among those who are not planning to take a summer vacation, percentage who say they cannot afford it, the most common response: 48

Source: Bankrate.com.

Percentage by which usage of traditional pay TV declined since 2014, according to Parks Associates: 27

Source: Parks Associates.

Idle Thought

"When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments; tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become." -- Louis Pasteur, chemist and bacteriologist (1822-1895)

Amount that Americans plan to spend on 4th of July food, according to research by WalletHub: $7.7 billion

Number of hot dogs eaten each 4th of July: 150 million

Amount that Americans plan to spend on 4th of July beer and wine: $1.4 billion plus

Amount projected to be spent on fireworks: $2.4 billion

Source: WalletHub.

Percentage of Americans who feel like they may miss legitimate calls because they suspect they are spam and do not answer, according to research by Truecaller: 63

After being scammed, percentage of victims who reported that they had downloaded a spam blocker and/or caller ID app to further protect themselves: 43

Percentage of Americans who said they try to answer calls only if they can identify the person or business that is calling: 86

Source: Truecaller.

Percentage of Americans who are looking to take quick getaways this summer, favoring a "microcation" versus the traditional week-long vacation, according to a survey from Allianz Partners USA: 53

Percentage who will travel away from home between now and September for at least one night: 71

Percentage who are planning multiple trips away from home this summer (up from 34% last year): 39

Source: Allianz Global Assistance USA.

Percentage of Americans who need side job income to pay for living expenses, up from 31% in 2019, according to a survey by Bankrate.com: 41

Percentage of respondents who have increased working hours due to rising prices: 33 plus

Average monthly income for a side gig in 2022: $996

Source: Bankrate.com.

Percentage of hybrid office workers who say they use a personal technology device for work, according to a survey conducted on behalf of Fusion Connect: 50

Percentage of hybrid workers who feel they work more hours than peers doing the same job who are not hybrid: 34

Source: Fusion Connect.

Percentage of U.S. consumers who say their standard of living is declining, according to a poll by The Harris Poll: 56

Percentage of people are taking financial action to prepare: 73

Percentage who are battening down the hatches by paying off debt more aggressively than they otherwise would: 56

Percentage who are socking away more in short term savings: 58

Source: The Harris Poll.

Percentage of this year's college graduates who report that circumstances caused by COVID-19 have increased the importance of work-life balance for them, according to a survey from BestColleges.com: 69

Percentage of graduates who say work-life balance is important to them and of those, most believe a flexible work schedule (54%) and health insurance coverage (53%) are necessary employment-related factors for achieving it: 89

Source: BestColleges.com.

Percentage of Americans who support forgiving up to $10,000 in federal student loans, according to an NPR/Ipsos poll among American adults: 55

Percentage who support forgiving up to $50,000 in student loans: 47

Percentage who support forgiving all student loan debt: 41

Source: Ipsos Public Affairs.

Percentage of Americans who say they aren't exposed to the recommended levels of bright light, an important factor in ensuring a sound sleep, according to the 2022 Sleep in America Poll: 50

Percentage who fall short of CDC's recommendations for moderate or vigorous activity, another key factor in ensuring a sound sleep: 33

Percentage of Americans who eat meals at inconsistent times, making it more difficult for their bodies to regulate the sleep/wake process: 40

Source: National Sleep Foundation.

Percentage of Americans who know that a group of women called "ale wives" were the unsung heroes who brought beer to America, according to research from Miller Light: 3

Year the word "alewife" was first recorded in England to mean "a woman that keeps an ale-house," synonymous with the word "brewester" (Oxford English Dictionary, compact edition, 1971): 1393

Year that Mary Lisle began and successfully ran a Philadelphia brewery, becoming the first American woman to own and operate one: 1734

Source: Pink Boots Society.

Idle Thought

"Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence." -- Thomas Chandler Haliburton, author, judge and politician (1796-1865)