Some people automatically have a better chance in gaining financial wealth. Don’t believe the hype? Anneli Rufus uncovers fifteen statistical facts that will prove otherwise. Here’s twelve that caught my attention:

1.) Attractive individuals earn more than unattractive individuals.

2.) Individuals with higher IQ’s tend to be paid more, but don’t necessarily end up with more wealth than individuals with below-average IQ’s.

3.) Popular kids in high school earn more in the long run than their unpopular peers.

4.) Graduates of Harvey Mudd College earn the highest median salary ($126,000 of any college graduate while Coker College grads earn the lowest ($40,300).

5.) Tall people on average earn more than short people.

6.) Being married and staying married increases your net worth by 77%.

7.) Drinkers earn 10%-14% more than abstainers.

8.) Weight gain apparently plays a major role in wealth reduction except for Black men.

9.) People of Russian ancestry demonstrate a higher concentration of millionaires in the United States than those of all other ancestries.

10.) Blonde haired women earn more than non-Blondes.

11.) A non-smoker’s net worth is higher than a light-heavy smoker’s.

12.) If you’re born rich, there’s a strong possibility that you’ll stay rich. If you’re born poor than you might stay poor. But, there’s only a 36% chance of you staying that way. There’s still hope!