Blame your hangover … on the smell of that guy in the bar. New research reveals that the scent of a man can make women drink more. According to researchers, "We inferred that detection of male sexual scents, even in the absence of awareness, may instigate drinking because of the longstanding cultural association between alcohol use and sex." (Independent)
Women are feely, men are showy … about money. According to research by LinkedIn, when it comes to finances, women define success by "feeling" financially secure, while men prefer to "show" that they are doing well financially. Women saw not living paycheck to paycheck (76% of women vs. 69% of men) and being debt-free (72% vs. 65%) as measures of financial success. Men were more likely to say that material wealth (23% of men vs. 17% women) and a job people admire (17% vs. 10%) were signs of doing well. (Moneyish)
We sure do love our credit cards … A new report says Americans have more credit card debt than ever -- a total of over $1 trillion. Industry experts say they're expecting an increase in the number of families who struggle to make their payments in 2018 and that the reason so many families are in such trouble with credit card debt is because of unnecessary purchases. (MarketWatch)
Why we love Betty White … When asked recently about the secret to her a long and healthy life, Betty, who turns 96 on January 17th, answered: vodka and hot dogs. It also probably has something to do with her sense of humor and positive outlook on life. "I know it sounds corny, but I try to see the funny side and the upside, not the downside, says Betty. "I get bored with people who complain about this or that. It's such a waste of time." Oh, and if you're wondering what she'd like as a birthday present, Betty says, "Robert Redford." (Parade)