Dave Says

Dear Dave,I’m trying to wrap my head around your commission method of giving money to kids. We have an 11-year-old and a 16-yearold. Should they have individual lists of tasks, or should there be one big list they both work from on a firstcome, first-served basis?

Pieces of Me

Author Jess Urlichs’ new book, “They Bloom Because of You,” comes out in March.Last week she shared a page of her book titled “The Mental Load” on social media that resonates with mothers everywhere.It’s something I’ve tried unsuccessfully to put into words myself so many times.I’ve already added...

Update from Senator Jacobson

Last week, I was invited to attend the celebration in Madrid related to the Mid America Agri Products/ Wheatland (MAAPW) ethanol plant’s connection to the Tallgrass Trailblazer CO2 pipeline.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I know a big part of your teaching centers around the importance of learning to delay gratification. You seem to believe reaching a level of maturity where you can do this is essential to attain the things in life that are really important.

Update from Senator Jacobson

This past week was spent attending interim study public hearings and catching up with my staff. I must say that I feel I have one of the best staffs in the Legislature.

Pieces of Me

Faithful readers will remember that a year ago at this time my family was in the middle of a kitchen remodel.We gutted the entire kitchen last August (except for the floor) and slllloooooowly remodeled it ourselves.Ourselves, meaning my husband Dane did 99% of the work and I helped out however I...

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My wife and I recently learned she’s pregnant. She’s about to begin her second trimester, and we’re both really excited. There is a bit of concern, though. During a detailed ultrasound, the doctor found an issue that might mean our baby could need minor surgery soon after delivery.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I wanted to open my article this week with an update on my health status. I am happy to report that I underwent a PET scan at UNMC three weeks ago, and the results indicate that the cancer in my body is gone.

Pieces of Me

I saw this quote last week by Scott D. Clary that is still resonating with me: Be the one who reaches out. Text first. Call first.Plan first. Initialize first.Most people wait to be chosen. Be the chooser. Connection requires initiative.Friendship requires effort.Love requires action.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, What’s one unique step you took at any point in your life to save money that anyone is capable of doing if they put their mind to it?Jeff Dear Jeff, As I always say, living on a written, monthly budget is a key factor in getting out of debt, staying out of debt and saving money.