WEALTHY WOMEN

Not only do they outlive men, they're smarter with money:

Research published last month showed that there are now an estimated 360,000 women in Britain who are worth half a million pounds or more each.

Between them, they own assets worth almost £300bn and their numbers are expected to increase rapidly. It is estimated that by 2025, women will own 60% of the nation's personal wealth.

There are currently 25% more women millionaires aged between 18 and 44 (47,355 women compared with 37,945 men). In over-65s women millionaires outnumber men by just under 4,000.

Hmmm, if only I was a bit younger, and fitter, and better looking ... oh, nevermind.