Like many families, the Horrells have been pretty well at home for nearly three months now. My husband is still going into the office most days, and one person had a doctor’s appointment that needed to happen, and we’re all going out for walks/runs/bike rides, but that’s about it. I’m thankful that we have the… | Read More…

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…

You know what is really easy? Noticing when other people say something not-so-smart. It is a lot harder to hear when YOU are the person saying something not-so-smart. A couple of months ago, I was chatting with an acquaintance about their upcoming cruise. I asked if they were doing anything at the various port calls…. | Read More…

“Every paycheck a fortune.” I love that phrase. It brings to mind a wide variety of ideas, but usually the first thing that I think is that we are forever increasing our lifestyle to make the statement untrue. Confused? Do you remember your first paycheck, or your first paycheck after a big pay jump? It… | Read More…

When I talk to people about their finances, most of them have concerns, and many have questions. The single most common question is, “I don’t know where to start.” Okay, it isn’t technically a question, but it is still a question.  Thankfully, it is an easy one. So, where should you start? Whether you are… | Read More…