Dave Says

Dear Dave,I’m 32 and debt-free, except for my house. My grandmother passed away a couple of months ago, and her will has caused problems for my family.

Update from Senator Jacobson

As I write this article, I am reviewing all the information received over the past few months to prepare for the last of the scheduled property tax working group meetings to be held at the Governor’s residence on Monday, July 8.

Pieces of Me

“Now that 4th of July is here and gone, it’s time to buy school supplies, Halloween costumes, plan the Thanksgiving menu and buy Christmas presents. It’s basically 2025, Happy New Year, y’all.”This showed up in my social media newsfeed over the weekend and isn’t it true!?

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account where we both put 5% of our earnings for discretionary spending.

Pieces of Me

Sixteen years ago this week I became one of the youngest newspaper owners in the state when I purchased this publication at the age of 22.I know not everyone is as fortunate as I was to land my dream job before I had even graduated from college.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I have received many questions about the likely special session. Although the Governor hasn’t officially issued the call for a special session, he has notified the Speaker of the Legislature, John Arch, that Senators should set aside July 25 as the start date and the weeks that follow.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m currently on Baby Step 2 of your plan, and I’m six months away from being debtfree, except for my home. Recently, I’ve run into an issue with my sister, who has a good job, but continually makes poor choices with money.

Pieces of Me

You know you’ve used every inch of space in a vehicle when the only spot left for your pillow is on your lap in the passenger seat!We crammed our family of four - plus two chocolate labs - into our extended cab pickup for an overnight camping trip over the weekend.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Julie and I traveled to Broomfield, Colorado, last week to attend the Farm Foundation summer meeting.I was fortunate to be invited into the membership of this organization approximately 15 years ago, and I try to never miss their summer meeting.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, How important do you feel identity theft protection is today?Should my husband and I buy it just for ourselves, or should we cover the kids, too? Lastly, where does identity theft protection fall in your Baby Steps plan?