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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

Trade Your Wasted Time For Money (And Other Stuff)


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I often hear people say that they “don’t have time” to save money or make more money.  After doing some observation, I’ve decided that this is rarely completely true.  Sure, most of us are busy, but most of us also waste phenomenal amounts of time doing things that aren’t providing value to ourselves, or families,… | Read More…

Winning in 2020 With A Financial Plan


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My friend Airman at the Military Dollar blog has just published her simple (1 page!) and smart 2020 Financial Plan downloadable printable PDF, and I encourage y’all to go check it out. This yearly overview works with your monthly spending plan to give you a big picture view of your goals and how you’re going… | Read More…

2020 Disney Military Discounts Just Released!


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The Mouse has announced his Disney Armed Forces Salute military discount rates for 2020! Time to start planning your Disney vacation! Eligibility Currently serving military members, including: active duty, reserves, National Guard, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and NOAA. Spouses may bring their family members without the service member but it’s still tied to the… | Read More…

You’re Richer Than You Think: A Review of David Bach’s The Latte Factor Book


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“If you don’t know where you are going, you might not like where you end up.” In his latest book, The Latte Factor, bestselling financial author David Bach tells the fictionalized story of Zoey, a hardworking 20-something who is struggling to stay afloat financially. She meets Henry, who teaches her about his three secrets for… | Read More…

Hurricane Evacuations, Military Entitlements, and Insurance Coverage


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I am updating this article as I gather new information – come back for the latest details! There’s a hurricane headed to the east coast of the United States, and military bases are preparing. Many military families are wondering if they should evacuate, and when and if the military or their insurance company will help… | Read More…

Financial Stability Lets You Focus On Your Family


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It’s been quiet here at KateHorrell.com. I have a kid dealing with some medical stuff, and it’s been taking a lot of time that I would be spending on work-related things. I hope y’all will forgive me. Today, while I was busy feeling guilty about putting my family first, I had a really powerful realization:… | Read More…

Kate Rants: Why Can’t The Military Keep Paperwork?


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This is a bit of a rant, and a bit of a Public Service Announcement (PSA). Why in the heck is the military so really, really bad at keeping paperwork? I don’t know, but I have a solution for you. (Not for the military – that’s way above my paygrade.) I ask this question because… | Read More…

Ten Ways To Make Savings Automatic


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We’re back on day 2 of Military Saves Week, and today’s subject is saving automatically. There is no doubt that automatic savings work, but sometimes finding the right automatic savings method can be hard. See if any of these ideas work for you: Skim Off The Top Look at the usual amount of your paychecks,… | Read More…

Ten Steps To Save With A Plan


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Today is the first day of Military Saves Week 2019. If you’re not familiar with Military Saves Week, it is an education and awareness event to encourage military families to save money. It’s part of the larger America Saves program. This week, the first day’s subject is Save With A Plan. Planning makes everything easier!… | Read More…

When Should A Military Member Hire A Financial Planner?


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I’ve been bugging my friend Forrest Baumhover to write this article for a long time. I’m glad he waited until he had the right thoughts in his head, because this is really good stuff. When Kate first asked me to write this article, I have to admit that I took longer than I usually do…. | Read More…

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