The 2010 US census data released today shows some new trends in the gender age gap: notably, that more boys than girls are being born and men are living longer than they have in the past. Typically there are more women than men age 35 and older, with men dying early from accidents, homicide, alcohol, smoking, etc. Then once we hit 85 there are twice as many women as men — nursing home dating Read more

With wedding season in full bloom, and bridal blogs chock-full of nuptials every day, you'd think more people than ever would be tying the knot, but it's actually not the case. According to a report that used 2009 US census data, 30 percent of Americans have never married, the highest percentage in 60 years. It also found that in the 25-to-29-year-old bracket, the number of "never-marrieds" went Read more

Ever want to read your interviewer's mind? LearnVest shares a couple of secrets hiring managers don't want you to know. The next time you walk into an interview, consider the following: Your wedding or engagement ring? Can and may be used against you. Those photos of kids on a hiring manager's desk? They may not actually be the manager's children — but the photo is designed to get you talking Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I recently asked my twentysomething friends what they'd like to know about getting health insurance. The most common response? "Everything." Evidently, and understandably, those of us navigating the maze of health insurance for the first time are less than clear on the ins and outs. Plus, paying for health insurance coverage can Read more

The City of Angels is also the city of sex. Trojan's annual sex census has found that people living in LA have the most sex in the US; they get laid an average of 135 times a year. But residents in the So Cal city are not the most satisfied. That prize goes to Philadelphia, where the sexual satisfaction rate is at 82 percent. Ironically, Philly also ranked number one as the city that has the Read more

When it comes to the census, more gay Americans are coming out of the closet. In 2010, the number of Americans who said they're in a same-sex relationship rose by 80 percent compared to 2000, and the number who told the census they're living with a same-sex partner doubled. In addition, according to census figures, there are 130,000 same-sex couples who say they are married. Last year was the Read more

In developing its new promotional approach, Carol's Daughter took a look at the latest US Census data, which reveal that more people are checking the "other" box (or multiple boxes) when it comes to race. To reflect the diversity of the population, the beauty brand has launched a polyethnic campaign. "When I say polyethnic, I mean women who are made up of several ethnicities," the brand's Steve Read more

Divorce rates are higher in conservative states, according to the US Census, but that may be because people living there are more likely to get married. After all, you can't divorce if you aren't married! For the first time, the Census Bureau analyzed marriage and divorce trends and found that overall people are waiting longer before marrying. In fact, marriage is at an all-time low with 52 Read more