<prompt> Human: Me an my gf are trying to rent a house and the reality company wants to make sure we can cover the rent so that it is 13 our income. I can almost reach this goal with my work situation but my gf doesnt have a job yet. She does have some inherited money that is currently in the stock market that she will be dipping into until she can find work. Her financial adviser does not want her to send any info that includes the total amount of money in her account. To me this seems paranoid. Is there something I am missing? Could this really develop into a problem where the company tries to take advantage of her?  <response>: It aint what you make..it aint what you make that you keep...You keep what you dont let them know you have.Your advisor is right, there are many reasons to not divulge assets.In fact, once you make some real money you will start figuring out how to shelter that money...See what the realty company needs, not what they want. Maybe kick in another month or two for the deposit or pay last months rent. This allows you to satiate the company, putting up the necessary cash, while keeping your accounts private. 