Dave Says

Dear Dave,My husband and I have our $1,000 beginner emergency fund in the bank, and we’re about to start paying off debt. Currently, I’m a stay-at-home mom taking care of our new baby. My husband brings home about $3,000 a month, and we have $60,000 in student loan and credit card debt.

Update from Senator Jacobson

One of the highlights from this past week was attending the ribbon-cutting for the new North Platte airport terminal. The existing terminal was the oldest in the state and was built in 1952.Planning for the new terminal began when I served on the North Platte Airport Authority Board.

Pieces of Me

Well. Over the weekend I thought to myself, “What am I going to put on the front page of this week’s paper?”Then the front page blew right in.This makes me think of last September when I had filled out my desk calendar at the beginning of the month and wondered if September could get any busier...

Update from Senator Jacobson

Last week, I walked through the history of the state’s revenues from its four main sources. As I pointed out in that article, the state does not assess property taxes and, as a result, your property tax bill is not determined by the state.

Pieces of Me

School starts here in Mullen this week, which can involve a range of emotions - apprehension, excitement and sadness from both kids and parents!I’ve never been a mom who gets sad about my kids growing up. I mean, I could make myself sad if I wanted to, but I’ve always enjoyed each new stage.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I don’t have any kids, and I’m not married. I’m 35 and have a good job, plus I’ve got $25,000 in an emergency fund, $50,000 in a separate savings account and almost $100,000 in a retirement account. Should I have life insurance, too?

Update from Senator Jacobson

As many of you know, we have been dealing with budget shortfalls during the last two years. I thought it might be worthwhile to explain the state’s budget process, where the revenues come from, and why we are dealing with deficits.

Pieces of Me

If you don’t follow the Hooker County Tribune on Facebook and/or Instagram, you need to!As the Hooker County Fair wrapped up on Sunday, I posted on social media that I took nearly 3,500 photos over 6 days. And I didn’t even make it to every event!

Update from Senator Jacobson

I took part in a press conference with Governor Pillen last Monday to discuss his executive order placing a hold on large data center applications to participate in the state’s business incentive program called the ImagiNE Nebraska Act.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My parents recently lost their home due to some very bad financial habits. They have always had financial problems, even though my father is smart and makes good money. They found another place to live, but since all this happened, my father has been constantly asking me for money.