Pieces of Me

If you’re not a fan of reading, I’m going to summarize this week’s column in two sentences that you’ll see me wearing on T-shirts: Put your money where your heart is - shop local.Support your local everything.An avid budgeter, last week I noticed a gallon of 1% milk had increased from $4.95 to $5.

Dave Says

Dear Dave,My husband and I are in Baby Step 3.We currently have $1,800 saved toward our fully funded emergency fund goal of $20,000.I want to spend $400 on a flour mill that’s on sale. You use them to mill wheat into flour.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Last week, I was invited to speak at the state convention of the Nebraska Professional Fire Fighters Association, which represents paid firefighters across the state.

Pieces of Me

There are those of you who eagerly anticipate gardening season. And then there’s me.For my entire life my mom has planted a huge garden. I have all kinds of memories revolving around the garden.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m 26, and I graduated from college a few months ago. I was fortunate enough to have a job making $70,000 annually waiting for me. I don’t have any other debt, so my only real problem right now is about $5,000 in credit card debt.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I spent much of last week in Lincoln discussing interim study schedules and meeting with colleagues regarding priority legislation for the next session. On Thursday, the Governor invited me to be a part of a housing affordability panel held at Creighton University, where we were joined by U.S.

Pieces of Me

Back in January, we booked flights for a quick getaway at the end of the school year.With it not yet being peak tourism season, we’ve found mid-May to be a great time to travel.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I first want to say THANK YOU for all the support in the primary election. I try to review every bill in the Legislature through the lens of what is best for District 42 and its residents. I recall supporting Democratic and Republican bills based on their impact on my constituents.

Pieces of Me

Last week a local publisher and I were texting back and forth.“Never know if I’ll get it all done, but somehow we always do, don’t we!?” I said.She responded, “Same. Working all the time and trying to get stuff done at home.

Dave Says

Dave Ramseywho was named executor of the estate, told my wife that she plans to withhold the money from one of their siblings. She said it’s because she thinks she’s financially irresponsible. My wife and I don’t think this is the right thing to do, and we’re wondering if it’s even legal.