Michael Dinich

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich

Half of Americans feel “financially frozen,” according to new research. A survey examining the financial behavior and strategies of 2,000 Americans found that 53% of respondents feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about what to do when it comes to their finances. Respondents said their biggest financial concerns are paying for necessities (36%) and sticking to a monthly budget (36%). Additionally, many worry about long-term financial security.

2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich

Over half of older Americans say their debt has “held them back” in life, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Gen X (55+) and baby boomer Americans explored how debt is affecting those who are close to or in retirement and found that 72% of respondents have accumulated debt, with over 50% reporting they are overwhelmed and fear they will never pay it off. Credit card debt represented the most common source of debt (45%) for those polled.

2 weeks ago | cadillacnews.com | Michael Dinich

Over half of older Americans say their debt has “held them back” in life,  according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Gen X (55+) and baby boomer Americans explored how debt is affecting those who are close to or in retirement and found that 72% of respondents have accumulated debt, with over 50% reporting they are overwhelmed and fear they will never pay it off. Credit card debt represented the most common source of debt (45%) for those polled.