Hopefully Horace Does Not Live Here

[taiwan_girl]

https://www.aol.com/finance/residents-texas-neighborhood-forced-pay-220000267.html

Seems kind of goofy and there should be some solution.

In general, I am not against toll paying roads. If someone wants to use something that someone else does not, in certain instances, it is okay to ask for the "users" to pay. This doesnt seem like one of those instances.

In Harris County, Texas, a growing number of homeowners say a routine part of daily life now comes with an unexpected price tag.

Residents of a Cypress neighborhood report paying hundreds of dollars a month in tolls simply to enter and exit their community, turning what was once a standard commute into a recurring expense.

The issue centers on Creekland Village, a subdivision within the Bridgeland development, where residents say the neighborhood’s sole entrance and exit funnels directly onto the Grand Parkway — a tolled roadway.

With no alternative access points, homeowners argue they have little choice but to absorb the cost regardless of how often they travel.

[Horace]

We looked there when we were home shopping. Nice area. This seems like an accident which is likely to be corrected at some point, bureaucracy permitting.

[Mik]

Yeah, this will get fixed, but you get more clicks with an outrage than a solution.

[Horace]

I enjoyed this helpful advice from the article:

What residents can do
For homeowners who suddenly find themselves dealing with a new, unavoidable monthly cost — whether that’s tolls, higher grocery bills or an unexpected home repair the financial strain can add up quickly.

One way experts often suggest softening the blow is by building an emergency fund with roughly three to six months of essential expenses set aside for things like housing, utilities and debt payments. The goal is to have a cushion for when surprise costs like these suddenly show up. Longer term adjustments would mean adjusting monthly budgets to account for the additional cost.

"Experts say that if something seems expensive, build more wealth so it doesn't seem expensive anymore." Thank goodness for experts.

[jon-nyc]

Best expert advice I’ve ever heard is to buy stocks when they’re at their low point and sell them when they reach their high point. If only I had followed that advice from the get go I’d be a gazillionairre right now.

[Doctor Phibes]

Obviously I didn't read the article, but if I get a better paying job will I be less short of money?