Dave Says

Dear Dave, My wife and I just bought a new home, and we only need one or two more things to furnish the living room. Over the weekend, we found a couch and love seat set we both like for $3,000.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

This past week, the longawaited Sustainable Beef project was officially announced and dirt work is underway. Sustainable Beef is a huge project and will take nearly two years to construct.

Pieces of Me

My husband Dane and I’s parents have all been married for at least 40 years now. My parents have been married for 44 years and Dane’s parents’ 40th anniversary was this past weekend. Dane and I celebrated our 14th year wedding anniversary last month.

Dave Says

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I recently had a judgment filed against me for an unpaid, old hospital bill. Is it possible to negotiate things with the lawyer? Originally, the charges were $2,700 but now they have increased to $3,500, and I am not sure why the amount has risen.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

Although it may not feel like fall yet, it’s just around the corner. For taxing authorities, fall means the start of budget season. Taxing authorities need a sound budget to determine what their tax ask will be for the upcoming year. Nebraskans pay both state and local taxes.

Pieces of Me

Our 9-year-old son Teal had an item qualify for the Nebraska State Fair this year during his first year of 4-H - his Grand Champion perennial flower entry of hibiscus.

Dave Says

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My husband and I have always gotten by. We both make about $40,000 a year, we each turned 50 last month, and we only have a little bit of debt. Recently, my motherin- law moved in with us due to health issues.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

As the month of August ends, schools have reopened and fall sports are now in full swing. This is always a special time of year for me. I remember my time teaching fondly, particularly opportunities I had to make a positive impact on students.

Pieces of Me

Since my husband Dane changed jobs and we moved from the country back into our house in town in May, we’ve gotten the questions, “How do you like your new job?” and “How do you like living in town?” often. The answers are normally, “Great!” and, “Eh.

Dave Says

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, How do you know if a will or a trust is best for you? Monica Dear Monica, This is a great question, especially since August is National Makea- Will Month.