The Venmo Problem: Why Informal Payments May Be Hurting Your Mortgage Application

The notification comes through in seconds. A few taps on your phone, and the money is gone—your mom's electric bill, your kid's school supplies, groceries for a parent on a fixed income, all paid for. It barely registers as a financial decision. That's the point of apps like Venmo and Zelle. But whe

A $10K Co-Op in New York City? Yes, With a Few Caveats

There is a way to buy a New York City apartment for less than $10,000—and that is not mistakenly leaving out two zeroes. Nor is this a rental. This is homeownership—an actual Big Apple apartment for less money than it would take to buy a small plot of land in the middle of nowhere. The deal is being

Millennials Are Set To Inherit Trillions—but for Most, It Will Come Too Late

The cruelest part of the Great Wealth Transfer may be its timing. An estimated $124 trillion will pass between generations through 2048. But by then, even the youngest millennials—one of the generations expected to inherit the most—will be 52. The oldest will be 67. That may be early enough to cushi

Big Smell From Tiny Home: Neighbors File $200K Suit Over ‘Nauseating’ Odor

Tiny homes are becoming more and more popular. But in Portland, OR, one tiny home has become a big headache for a retired couple, significantly tarnishing their golden years. Residents John Benjamin, 77, and Trudy Benjamin, 67, are now suing their next-door neighbor Karen Ward for $200,000 over a fo