Who says young people aren’t buying homes anymore? Sure, single-family homes in prestigious suburbs might be out of reach for many Gen Zers now, but micro-apartments, RVs, and tiny homes are rapidly growing in popularity.

There’s no shortage of creative solutions to the housing affordability crisis, and even very young adults are getting in on the opportunities.

Summertime is here. Sun’s out, kids are done with school, and temperatures are on the rise. According to forecasters, Americans are headed for a record-breaking scorcher of a summer. Going to the beach, lake, or pool is one way to beat the heat; the other is to shut the doors and crank the A/C. But how do you lower temps without pushing your utility bill to an all-time high?

For a lot of us, turning on the air conditioning feels like the equivalent of burning money. But when you get home from work and your place feels like a sauna, you give in and drop that dial down to a frosty 68 degrees. It feels great until the electric bill comes at the end of the month. Is there a better method that won’t get you cooked by your energy costs? 

One of the reasons so many people love dogs is that they usually make their bond with their favorite humans quite clear. Dogs wear their loyalty and affinity on their sleeve, whereas cats are a bit more…aloof.

Sure, some cats are affectionate little cuddle bugs, but many cats seem as if they couldn’t care less about anyone, and even the snuggly ones can’t be coaxed into affection if they’re not into it at the moment. That doesn’t mean they aren’t feeling or expressing love, though. Some of the behaviors that make cats appear bored or disinterested are actually signs that they like you.

Dr. Sarah Wooten, a small animal veterinarian, shared a list of 7 signs that a cat loves you with Cats.com, and it might make cat owners feel better about their feline friendships.

Everything changes the moment a new parent leaves the hospital. You check that the car seat is buckled correctly (probably three times, just to be sure.) The baby is the most precious thing you’ve ever laid eyes on and astonishingly small. All you want to do is love, protect, and cherish this new life. But beneath the joy is a frantic math problem running through your head, one that millions of families know all too well: How are we going to afford all those diapers?