Estate agents are up there with solicitors and bankers as the most despised professions. They’re stereotypically pushy, cheesy, con artists. The Modern House is different. Started by two former design journalists, it doesn’t sell by postcode or price, instead listing only beautifully designed properties.

London-based start-up Nested guarantees to sell your house in 90 days, and if it can’t find a buyer in time, it'll pay cash to take it off your hands instead. With buying and selling a home rated as some of life's most stressful events, Nested is looking to offer people some peace of mind.

Buying and selling a house are ranked among the most stressful things one can do in life. Opendoor, a Silicon Valley start-up, aims to change all that, promising to put your house on the market with just a few clicks. But will Americans really trust a pricing algorithm over an estate agent?

As Gen X reach middle age, they’re growing more concerned about their finances yet remain unprepared for retirement. Additionally, they’re setting off alarm bells with their health problems and heavy drinking. How did they get in such bad shape? And what can be done to address their varied crises?