Percentage of Americans who say irresponsible spending is a bigger turnoff than bad breath, according to a survey by WalletHub: 44

Rank of financial secrets, irresponsible spending and high debt level on the list of the worst types of money problems for a relationship: 1, 2, 3

Source: WalletHub.

Percentage of families who ate dinner at home every day since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic vs. 18% pre-COVID, according to research by Acosta: 31

Percentage of families who plan to continue eating together at home at least as often as they do now, if not more often: 92

Source: Acosta.

Percentage of Americans who have attempted to get into shape before ever stepping foot into a gym, according to a study commissioned by Planet Fitness: 62

Percentage who said that a fear of being judged keeps them away from fitness facilities altogether: 45

Source: Planet Fitness Inc.

Average amount kids are earning per week by doing double the amount of extra chores, according to research by RoosterMoney: $9.34

Percentage increase over the pre-pandemic lockdown average this represents: 29

Percentage of kids who are topping up their income by selling preloved clothes and toys online: 12

Estimated percentage of their allowance that kids are saving: 48

Source: RoosterMoney.

Percentage of the American workforce that is unsure -- and another 10% who say they do not know -- how to develop the skills they need to reach their career goals, according to a report from BestColleges.com: 27

When asked what skill they used most frequently in their current or most recent jobs, percentage who said soft skills (such as communication and creative problem-solving): 41

Percentage who use trade-specific skills, such as knowing how to operate certain machines or tools: 20

Percentage who use hard skills, such as coding, technical knowledge and lab skills: 11

Source: BestColleges.

As the first age group to be fully vaccinated, percentage of the 65-plus crowd who plan to travel more than 1,000 miles -- many eager to finally hug their adult children and grandchildren again, according to a survey from Erie Insurance: 33

Percentage who said when they are traveling, they are distracted by other passengers in their vehicle when driving: 44

Of those, percentage who say children distract them the most, followed by a spouse or significant other: 40

Source: Erie Insurance.

Percentage of U.S. adults who expect their taxes to go up significantly in the next four years, according to a survey from Erie Insurance: 47

Percentage who say it's more important than ever to minimize taxes now than in retirement: 62

Percentage of retirees who say they didn't consider how tax rates would affect their retirement income when they were planning for retirement: 42

Source: Nationwide.

Percentage of Americans who revealed that skin injuries like cuts, burns and surgery scars have made them feel insecure about their physical looks, according to research by Mederma: 60

Ranks of acne scars, stretch marks and existing acne on the list of issues that make people most self-conscious about their skin: 1, 2, 3

Source: Mederma.

Percentage of parents with adult children who have given their kids money since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by CreditCards.com: 45

Percentage of those who financially assisted their adult children who said they would have otherwise used at least some of the money for their own financial benefit, including paying down their own debt, spending on day-to-day expenses and boosting their emergency savings: 79

Source: CreditCards.com.

Percentage of Americans who support plans to repair or replace traditional infrastructure like bridges, highways and ports, according to the Axios-Ipsos Coronavirus Index: 79

Source: Ipsos.

Idle Thought

"Good books don't give up all their secrets at once." -- Stephen King, novelist

Percentage of senior managers who said it's common for an applicant with a promising resume not to live up to expectations when interviewed, according to a survey by Robert Half: 64

On average, number of resumes managers review per job opening: 40

Number of minutes they spend looking at each one: 12

Source: Robert Half.

Estimated number of spam calls Americans received in April 2021, according to RoboKiller: 5.7 billion

Ranks of vehicle warranty, vacation (including fake offers for cruises, timeshares, etc.) and health insurance on the list of the top spam call topics: 1, 2, 3

Source: RoboKiller.

Percentage of Americans who added money to their savings in April of this year, according to MagnifyMoney: 49

Percentage of Americans who say they have never saved more than $5,000: 33

Source: Lending Tree.

Percentage of top executives at large employers who believe the cost of providing health benefits to employees will become unsustainable in the next five to 10 years, according to a new survey released today from Purchaser Business Group on Health and the Kaiser Family Foundation: 90

Percentage who believe the government will be required to intervene to provide coverage and contain costs: 85

Source: Purchaser Business Group on Health.

Percentage of full- and part-time workers who worked remotely at some point during the pandemic, according to research by Quit Genius: 75

Percentage of people working remotely during the pandemic who have increased their alcohol intake (vs. 38 percent overall): 51

Source: Quit Genius.

On average, percentage of adults across 28 countries who agree that COVID-19 vaccine passports should be required of travelers to enter their country and that they would be effective in making travel and large events safe, according to a survey by Ipsos: 78

Percentage who say they should be required to access large public venues: 73

Percentage who say they should be required for shops, restaurants and offices: 55

Source: Ipsos.

Percentage of U.S. women who prefer a man with facial hair, compared to 42% who prefer a clean-shaven face, according to a research study from men's grooming leader Wahl: 58

Percentage of women who find facial hair attractive: 65

Percentage who describe men with facial hair as masculine or handsome: 57

Ranks of stubble and a well-groomed beard on the preference list: 1, 2

Source: ORC International.

Percentage of U.S. adults aged 65 years and older with hearing loss who believe hearing loss is an unavoidable part of aging, according to a global report released by Cochlear Limited: 77

Percentage who said it could cause withdrawal and isolation from society: 57

Percentage who said it could affect relationships: 86

Source: Cochlear Limited.

Percentage of U.S. adults who are likely to take at least one vacation this summer (June to September 2021), according to a study by The Points Guy and Healthline Media: 50

For those who are likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine or are already vaccinated, percentage who are likely to take a vacation, vs. 40% of those who are not likely to get a vaccine: 54

Of those who aren't taking a summer vacation, percentage who say they can't afford it: 41

Source: Bankrate.com.

Average number of minutes more sleep per school night students in grades seven and eight get when school starts at 8 a.m. rather than 7:20 a.m., according to a study by The Children's National Health System: 17

Percentage less daytime sleepiness that is reported by middle school students who have this later start time: 34

Estimate percentage range of middle school students who skimp on receiving eight hours of sleep each night, even though nine hours of sleep is optimal: 38 to 53

Source: The Children's National Health System.

Idle Thought

"The spirit of liberty is the spirit which is not too sure that it is right." -- Learned Hand, jurist

Percentage of Americans who rank a Mother's Day meal as the No. 1 occasion when people should avoid checking their phones, according to survey commissioned by OpenTable: 73

Percentage of adults who say sharing a meal together is the most meaningful Mother's Day gift, followed by thoughtful conversation: 33

Source: OpenTable Inc.

Percentage of first-time homebuyers who haven't been able to find a home within their budget, according to a new Realtor.com survey: 33

Rank of location on the list of what prospective homeowners are looking for: 1

Percentage who have been searching for their home for more than a year: 43

Source: Realtor.com.

Estimated number of small businesses that closed permanently in 2020 due to COVID-19, according to research by WalletHub: 100,000

Percentage of small-business owners who say that 2020 was their most difficult year in business: 66

Source: WalletHub.

Projected Mother's Day spending this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the National Retail Federation: $28.1 billion

Average amount consumers plan to spend on Mother's Day items -- $16 more than they planned to spend last year and the highest in the survey's history: $220.48

Approximate percentage of U.S. adults who are expected to celebrate the holiday this year: 83

Source: NRF.

Percentage of Americans ages 18 to 54 who have three or more mother figures in their lives, according to a survey conducted by Edible Arrangements: 44

Of the "other mother" figures, ranks of friends, grandmothers and mothers-in-law on the list of the top "other mother" figures they look to the most: 1, 2(tie)

Source: Edible Arrangements.

Percentage of Americans who said they prefer soft taco shells, according to a survey by Ortega: 53

Percentage who prefer hard tacos shells: 47

Percentage of Americans (roughly 6.5 million) who have never eaten a taco before: 2

Rank of cheese on the list of America's favorite taco toppings: 1

Source: Ortega.

Percentage of consumers who said small businesses provide better customer service than larger businesses, according to the Cox Business Consumer Pulse on Small Businesses: 53

Percentage who said they prefer to interact with other people at checkout: 77

Source: Cox Communications.

Percentage of American adults who have delayed a financial milestone because of the pandemic, according to a survey by Bankrate.com: 39

Percentage of millennials (ages 25 to 40) who say they've delayed a major milestone: 58

Percentage of Generation Zers (ages 18 to 24) who say the same: 54

Ranks of buying/leasing a car, purchasing a home, pursuing career advancement, furthering education, getting married and having children on the list of the most commonly delayed financial milestones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (tie)

Source: Bankrate.com.

Percentage of high school juniors and seniors who do not think college is worth the cost if they cannot attend classes in person, versus just 54% of parents with college-bound students, according to a survey by ArtsBridge: 64

Percentage of college professors who think college with remote learning is worth the cost: 72

Percentage of high school teachers, counselors and private instructors who don't think it's worth the price tag: 67

Source: ArtsBridge.

Percentage of working Americans who believe that employers should require vaccination proof for those employees returning to the workplace, according to Eagle Hill Consulting: 49

Percentage of workers who agree that employers should require vaccines: 48

Percentage who say nonvaccinated employees should not be permitted to work in person with co-workers: 35

Source: Eagle Hill Consulting.

Idle Thought

"I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it." -- Edith Sitwell, poet (1887-1964)