Michael Dinich

Sayre, United States

Journalist | Sci-Fi 🛸, Video Game 🕹, and Pop Culture 🎟Fan! | Blogged | 🔥

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Articles

Over a Third Secretly Dread Helping Friends Move

6 days ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

A new study has found one in four Americans will “try anything” to get out of helping others move. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 22% have wriggled out of helping others when asked, and 35% have faced the same from others when asking for help during their own moves. More than a third (38%) also secretly hate being asked to help their friends and family move — they can only entice help through payments of food and drinks (38%), money (33%) or returning the favor when the time comes (17%).
How Driving Habits Are Evolving With Gen Z

1 week ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

Gen Z is driving distracted — but perhaps not in the way Americans would expect, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American drivers, split evenly with 500 per generation, revealed that despite younger generations and cell phones being ubiquitous, Gen Z is using tech in smarter ways while driving.
Young Workers Switch Jobs Due to Burnout, Low Pay

1 week ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

Over seven in 10 young Americans are currently looking for a job change, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans revealed that 73% of Gen Z respondents would like to switch jobs or careers, along with 70% of millennials surveyed. That’s compared to 51% of Gen X respondents and just 33% of baby boomers.
Top Early Challenges for New Business Owners

1 week ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

From working too many hours to being let down by a vendor and underestimating costs, a new survey reveals the biggest hurdles business owners faced when first starting out. A survey of 1,000 small business owners (SBOs) and freelancers pinpointed the things they wish they'd known from the start.
Americans Are More Skeptical of Online Content Than Ever

1 week ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

The average American trusts less than half of what they see and read online, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that skepticism is at an all-time high when it comes to the internet. According to the results, Americans believe only 41% of what they consume online is totally accurate, fact-based and created by a real human. In fact, they also believe that 23% is completely false and purposely inaccurate or misleading, while 36% falls somewhere in between.
How Many Milestones Do Parents Hit in Baby’s First Year?

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

The average parent experiences nearly 50 milestones with their children within the first year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of babies (9 months to 24 months) found that while many of these were expected, 78% agreed that important developmental and emotional milestones can come completely out of the blue. The survey found that parents impatiently waited for their baby’s first steps (66%) and words (62%), to hear them laugh (60%) or celebrate their first birthday (53%).
Why Saving Money Is Getting Harder for Americans

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

Two-thirds of Americans currently feel behind on their savings goals, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans, split evenly by generation, revealed 67% feel this way — with 47% also admitting they don’t believe they’ll “ever” reach their savings goals. This is likely due in part to respondents needing to take money out of their savings accounts.
Who Saves More Money - Men or Women?

3 weeks ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Michael Dinich

From bank accounts to 401(k)s, the average American man has nearly $200,000 in savings — almost double as much as the average woman, according to new research. An exclusive survey conducted for Newsweek by Talker Research explored the finances of respondents by looking at their debt and savings. The survey, conducted between Jan. 15 and Jan. 20, 2025, sampled 1,000 Americans, with results showing that across their accounts, the average person has $145,778.30 in savings.
Homeowners See Their Homes as Self-Expression

1 month ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich

Four in five homeowners see their home as an extension of themselves, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American homeowners explored respondents’ attachments to their homes, and the results revealed that 78% see their homes as a part of themselves. Millennial homeowners were the most likely to agree with this idea, at 88%. Results also found that 35% of respondents claim there are no aspects of their homes that they would change, if given the opportunity.
Do a Celebrity’s Political Views Really Matter?

1 month ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich

The majority of Americans don’t want to know how their favorite celeb votes, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans examined the thoughts and opinions on celebrities and politics and found that nearly two-thirds (64%) would not want to know their favorite celebrity’s political affiliation. In fact, only one in four (22%) said they’d be happy to know if their favorite singer or actor voted red or blue.