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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How to Set-Up an Emergency Fund

You hear a lot about emergency funds, but you probably have questions.

How to Easily Max Out Your Retirement Savings

If you plan it correctly, you won't even miss the money

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Here's What to Do With Your New, Bigger Military Paycheck

Remember, pay yourself before you pay others.

There are steps you can take to survive a government shutdown and potential military pay delay.

These Tax Filing Tools Are for Military Families

Being in the military can bring some unique questions when it is time to file your income tax returns. Thankfully, there are...

A Computer Programming Error May Contribute Too Much to Your TSP This Year

Contributions to employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged retirement accounts, such as a 401(k) and TSP plan, are limited each year...

Don't Forget Your Travel W-2 When Doing Your Taxes

If you had a PCS move in 2020, you need to include that information in your taxes.

Cash and check with tax form signifying tax refund

The Child Tax Credit Will Put More Money into Your Pocket This Summer

Up to $300 more per child every month will soon be heading to the pockets of families nationwide

Can I Get Unemployment when I Retire from the Military?

Unemployment benefits may be available to retirees, under certain circumstances.

Saving Money by Keeping Your Car Just a Few More Years

Save a ton of cash by driving it longer

Tips for Finding a Rental When the Market Is Hot

Don’t fall for scams and make sure you don’t give up your military rights

Members of Team Barksdale trick-or-treat during Halloween on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., in 2012. Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier/Air Force

11 Reasons to Not Buy a House, and 7 Why You Should

Buying a house in the military? Here are some things to think about.

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Should Military Members Send Money Home to Their Extended Family?

Now that they are making all that big money, is it right to send monetary gifts to family members?

From The Mailbag: Terminal Leave vs. Selling Back

Should you take terminal leave or sell it back?

FSGLI For Stillborn Children

Recent legal changes now allow FSGLI coverage for stillborn children.

Start Planning and Saving Now to Enjoy a Great Vacation This Year

Just because your vacation may be delayed by COVID doesn't mean it can't be better than in prior years.

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