Kate Horrell

Kate Horrell is an accredited financial counselor® and personal financial educator who helps the military community make the most of their pay and benefits. With more than 10 years working with thousands of military families, she understands the concerns of currently serving, retired and veteran families.

Kate has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Maryland, volunteers with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and is a member of the Military Officers Association of America, or MOAA, currently serving spouses advisory board. She has been married to a sailor for 27 years, corralling four girls and two cats across four OCONUS tours and a handful of homes in the U.S.

Latest Articles

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Basic Needs Allowance Overview

The Basic Needs Allowance can potentially add hundreds of dollars to the paycheck of a military member with a family whose...

7 Cheap and Fast Halloween Costumes

Looking for a cheap Halloween costume? Your closet probably has all the components you need to make a great costume. Here are...

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5 Reasons for Service Members to Avoid Borrowing from Their Thrift Savings Plan Accounts

While taking a loan from a TSP account may be a simple solution, it is important to understand the long-term reasons a...

Vanessa Arzabala, right, a military spouse and Truman Army Education and Personnel Testing Center guidance counselor, will help operate the new Fort Leonard Wood Spouse Resource Center. The center, opened Jan. 30, 2024, is designed to provide military spouses with community, education and employment resources on and off the installation. (Brian Hill/Army)

The DoD Just Expanded Its Education Benefit for Military Spouses. Here's How to Choose a Reputable School

As military spouses become newly eligible for educational funding assistance, it's important to know how to shop for a...

Transition Funds Vital for Exit from Military, Financial Adviser Says

One of the most important, yet overlooked, parts of transition to civilian life is a transition fund.

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5 Reasons to Pay Attention During the Military's Financial 'Touchpoint' Training

Taking full advantage of financial touchpoint training can be one of the smartest moves service members make to build a...

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Why Military Homeowners May Be at Greater Risk of Title Fraud

Title fraud is still relatively rare, but the military lifestyle makes service members more vulnerable than their civilian...

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Can You Make Money Off a DITY Move?

Should you believe those folks who claim they made bank on a PCS move?

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4 Things 'Gray Area' Reservists Need to Do When They Turn 60

Finally receiving that hard-earned military retirement pay at age 60 is a big deal, and you definitely want to get that...

PCS Efficiency: How to Set Up Your New Home so It Costs Less to Run

Decisions you make when you move into your new home will affect the ongoing costs of running it.

What You Need to Know About Virginians' Fight to Restore Benefits for Families of Vets

Veterans' families are geared up for Friday's special session of the Virginia General Assembly to review the massive changes...

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Get Your PCS Priorities in Order with This House-Hunting Checklist

When it's time to PCS, military service members who identify their priorities before they start house hunting can save time...

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VA Benefits Likely Won't Cover All of a Veteran's Funeral Costs

A veteran's surviving family members may be caught off guard if they expect the VA to cover all the costs of a funeral or...

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Pieces of a Pie: How to Start Saving for Retirement Right Now

Your retirement income will likely come from a variety of sources. Imagining retirement income as pie pieces can make the...

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VA Beneficiaries: Here's How to Get Free Financial Counseling

Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiaries now have access to free financial coaching through the Veterans Benefits Banking...

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