Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m trying to work my way out of debt, but it seems like something always happens to stall things or knock me backwards. I make $55,000 a year, I’m single and I have $15,000 in debt, along with a mortgage payment of $1,224 a month.

Update from Senator Jacobson

What a difference a week makes! Last week we were dealing with fire damage caused by dry conditions, and now we are dealing with a record snowfall. But if I have learned anything over the years, it is to never complain about moisture when we need it, no matter what the form.

Pieces of Me

Technology is great - when it works. I say this at least monthly, if not weekly! It sounds like a great tag line for a tech support business, surly someone has already had the same thought. Like others who spend the majority of their workday in an office chair, 99.

Pieces of Me

One of my biggest pet peeves is wasting food. I’m not sure when this pet peeve began, but I’m sure working in food service at my college’s cafeteria and then living on my own and having to purchase all of my own food in college is a good bet.

Update from Senator Jacobson

As I write this week’s article, I must begin by expressing my sympathy to those who lost livestock and property in the rash of wildfires over the past week. We are reminded once again of how destructive fires can be and how quickly they can spread when conditions are right.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m getting married this summer and about to become a stepmom. To be honest, I’m a little worried about the family dynamic. My fiancé’s daughter from an earlier marriage seems a bit irresponsible. She’s 23, has trouble holding a job and still lives at home.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Tuesday, Feb. 27, marks Day 34 of the 60-day session, and this will be the last week of committee hearings.

Pieces of Me

My husband Dane and I are in the thick of teaching our 6 and 10-year-old to be better. Better at reading. Better at spelling. Better at math. Better at dribbling. Better at shooting baskets. Better listeners. Better at talking to adults. Better at calming their nerves.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Tuesday, Feb. 20, marks Day 30 of the 60-day legislative session. So far, the session has been moving along at a good pace, and the demeanor on the legislative floor has been very positive. We have had some robust debate, but bills have been moving along quickly.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, Our 21-year-old son is in college, and we’ve always warned him to stay away from credit cards. Despite our warnings, we recently learned he got a store-branded credit card. The good news is he has stayed under the credit limit.