Pieces of Me

Another week has whizzed by and here I am tasked with filling this space once again.Oftentimes I scroll through my camera roll to see what’s happened in the last week if I need Pieces of Me inspiration.Our first FFA banquet for our 7th grader.The middle school science fair, where there were nearly...

Update from Senator Jacobson

With the legislative session over, it’s time to turn our attention to the election and the agenda for next year. Since my election in 2022, I have served on the Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Committee and, for the last two years, as its chairman.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’ll be graduating college in May with a degree in elementary education. I’ll have a job at a local school waiting for me, and this will be the first time in my life I’ve made more than minimum wage. The great news is my new job will raise our household income to over $100,000 a year.

Update from Senator Jacobson

This past Friday marked the 60th and final day of the 109th Legislature. Generally, Day 60 is reserved for ceremonial activities that include an address by the Governor and the Speaker, plus farewell comments from the departing Senators in the second year of the biennium.

Pieces of Me

I somehow made it 40 years of living in the Nebraska Sandhills - even growing up on a ranch - without ever driving a livestock trailer long distances.My brother knows me well when he talked me into changing that.“I know you like to go to extraordinary lengths to save a buck and also like helping...

Dave Says

Dear Dave, Is it ever okay to pull money out of your emergency fund to pay off your home?My husband and I were talking about this the other day, because we are so close to paying off our mortgage.We would appreciate your thoughts.Erin Dear Erin, Believe me, I understand how tempting it could be to...

Update from Senator Jacobson

Last Friday marked Day 59 of the 60-day session.

Pieces of Me

It’s time for my annual column.The one that talks about how no matter your occupation, it seems we’re all trying to keep our heads above water this time of year!But it’s a fun time of year, following kids to outdoor sporting events, awards nights and banquets galore.We’re questioning how we’re...

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I have two cars. One is paid for, and I owe $23,000 on the other.These are my only vehicles. I’d like to sell the one I still owe money on, but no one wants to pay enough to cover the balance.

Pieces of Me

March was an extra expensive month at our house, mostly thanks to purchasing half a beef for our freezer.Delicious - but expensive.Our 13-year-old was also extra expensive, thanks to signing him up for a couple summer camps and purchasing shoes and clothes he needed for track and upcoming spring...