Dave Says

Dear Dave, My wife and I have been married for nine months, and we’ve been following your Baby Steps plan for three months.We have about $50,000 in debt, and I recently cashed out an old whole life policy that enabled us to pay off $22,000 of our debt.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Monday marks Day 18 of the 60-day legislative session. We are still having floor debate every morning and then moving to hearings beginning every afternoon. Hearings will end on Feb. 27 (Day 35), and we will then proceed to all-day floor debate for the remainder of the session.

Pieces of Me

Thanks to our junior high son, I watch a lot more college and professional sports than I would otherwise.However, I use the word “watch” loosely. I’m not one to just sit without working on a project too.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’ve been listening to your radio show, and as a result I’ve decided I’m tired of living paycheck-topaycheck and being broke all the time. I know Baby Step 1 is saving a beginner emergency find of $1,000.

Pieces of Me

It’s that time of year when sports families and fans are spending more time in the car and gyms than anywhere else.Being the oldest of four kids and purchasing my hometown newspaper right out of college, I had the unique chance to cover my own siblings’ high school sports events first.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Last week was shortened due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, but it was a busy week in the Legislature as we began afternoon committee hearings. Since the Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Committee meets on Monday and Tuesday, we only met on Tuesday this week.

Dave Says

Dear Dave,My wife and I own three commercial properties. They are all leased out long-term. Currently, we owe about $400,000 each on two of the buildings, and a little over $500,000 on the other.

Pieces of Me

It’s newspaper contest season!I’ve now submitted entries for both the Nebraska and National Better Newspaper Contests.

Update from Senator Jacobson

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, we will begin Day 9 of the 60-day session and begin holding committee hearings in the afternoons. Most hearings will start at 1:30 p.m. each day.

Update from Senator Jacobson

The legislative session began last Wednesday with some extra twists. The hearing regarding Senator McKeon’s possible expulsion is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12, at 9:00 a.m.