Pieces of Me

We just got home after my longest time away from the office in 15 years. Our 10-year-old son Teal was a member of the Mullen Marksmen team that qualified to compete at the Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match in Rogers, Arkansas.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

This last week was full of District 42 events! Julie and I had a wonderful time being part of the Sutherland annual Independence Day parade and talking to local constituents.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, Should I cash in my 401(k) to pay off my car? I have just enough in the account to pay off the car and free up money in my budget.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

I hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day! We are very blessed to live in a country that protects and cherishes our unalienable natural rights. It is an honor to serve you as part of our representational democracy. God bless America!

Pieces of Me

Those who know my husband Dane and I well, know that we are planners and are rarely spontaneous. I have always been this way and after nearly 15 years of being married to me, this has also rubbed off on Dane.

Dave Says

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I know you recommend using cash or debit cards instead of credit cards. But can you explain why my husband and I shouldn’t take advantage of credit card points for travel expenses that are required for work but will be reimbursed by the employer?

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

With the Legislature out of session, it has been nice to spend more time in the District, but haven’t slowed down! Julie and I were able to attend the first night of the Miss Nebraska contest, which continues to be a major statewide event that is held each year in North Platte.

Pieces of Me

It’s Community Newspaper Week here in Nebraska! This should be a week of celebrating and shouting from the rooftops about how vital newspapers are to our communities. Yes, I’m even talking to you, “Oh I see most things on Facebook.”

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I bought a house about a year ago. Currently, I have $45,000 sitting in an account with a money manager. I’ve had this account for a little over three years, and the investment hasn’t grown much, if at all.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

Last week, I discussed the progress made by the Legislature this year to curb property taxes. This week, I’m addressing the work done on income taxes and social security taxes at the state level. Currently, Nebraska’s current top marginal income tax rate of 6.64% ranks 31st among all states.