Dave Says

Dear Dave,I’m currently in medical school doing my last year of residency. The other day, a friend made me realize the need for life insurance, so that’s gotten me to think a little more carefully about the future. I’m looking at term life insurance like you recommend, but I have a question.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I had the privilege of being invited by Wallace substitute schoolteacher Becky Uehling to speak to her 7th-grade class on Zoom. I was so impressed by the respect the class showed and the quality of their questions.

Pieces of Me

September is always one of the busiest months here at the Tribune and as of the publication date of this issue, it has come and gone.The weeks seem to be coming around faster and faster these days and I feel like I’m dog paddling like crazy and barely keeping my head above water!My desk is covered...

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My wife and I have been married for less than a year, and we’re already having disagreements over money.I love her, and one of the reasons I do is because she has such a giving heart. The problem is I feel like she’s taking this too far.Often, she will give money to family and friends.

Update from Senator Jacobson

This past Thursday, I had the honor of speaking at the Constitution Week Community Celebration hosted by the Sioux Lookout Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Pieces of Me

I enjoy being part of the Mullen Book Club because most of the books I wouldn’t choose to read (or listen to) otherwise.Attending the National Newspaper Association convention also broadens my horizons.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I want to try to get control of my finances. But after living so long from paycheckto- paycheck, and having so much debt, I’m almost afraid to open all the bills to find out just how bad things really are.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Some of you may have received a “Pink Postcard” in the mail. This is a signal that one or more of the political subdivisions that assess a tax against your property will be requesting a property tax revenue increase that exceeds the state’s allowable growth limit compared to the previous year.

Pieces of Me

A year ago this week my family’s life was forever altered when my dad unexpectedly passed away while out for his morning jog.God always has a plan, even if we may sometimes question it.So many different variables lined up that day - Dad actually took his phone with him, it was the first year my...

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My mother passed away recently, and I received $200,000 as an inheritance. I’m a single dad, and I’d like to share some of the money with my 28-year-old daughter. But I’m worried about doing this because she’s sometimes impulsive and immature with money.