Michael Dinich

1 week ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich

Student loan debt might feel like a life sentence for many borrowers. Still, a growing number are discovering that even modest monthly savings can become the foundation for long-term financial independence. A recent survey by Education Loan Finance (ELFI), a division of SouthEast Bank, shows that refinancing student loans can offer more than just short-term relief. For many borrowers, it’s a significant step toward building a more stable, flexible, and financially free future.

1 week ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich

Summer isn’t complete without four cookouts, three getaways, two concerts and two festivals, according to a recent poll. The survey of 2,000 Americans uncovered the must-haves for a perfect summer, barbecue trends and the most popular barbecue foods and flavors on Americans’ grills.

2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

Nearly a third of Americans have traveled somewhere just for the food, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 22% have crossed state lines to get their hands on a certain food or snack, while another 10% have gone as far as another country to satisfy their cravings. An additional 34% admit that although they haven’t yet hopped in a car or on a plane for a taste of their favorite treat, they have considered it and would do so if given the opportunity.

2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

A quarter of U.S. adults give the nation’s physical health a failing grade, according to a new survey. A survey of 2,000 health and wellness consumers explored perspectives on the country’s overall health, finding that a similar percentage graded mental health nationwide just as poorly (25%). Nine in 10 respondents revealed that they’re just as guilty, admitting that they have “bad” health habits (88%).

2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

Nine in 10 dog owners claim their dog's health is “just as” or “even more” important than their own. A new poll of 1,900 U.S. dog owners found 52% claimed their dog's health is just as important as their own health, while another 41% said their dog’s health is even more important than their own. Half of owners' dedication stretches so far, they'd even clone their dog if it was possible, and 10% said there's “no limit” to what they'd pay.