KateHorrell

Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

Everything About Military Do It Yourself – aka DITY – Moves


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I see and hear a lot of myths and misinformation about military allowances – everything from Tricare giving every spouse one free plastic surgery to some mythical 51% custody rule for service members to receive BAH to bonuses being taxed at a high rate. But the misinformation that makes me the craziest is about Personally… | Read More…

60 Ways To Make 50 Dollars Fast


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Nearly everyone has found themselves in a place where they could use a quick infusion of cash.  Thankfully, there are a ton of ways to make money in this world.  I’ve compiled a list of 50 51 58 ways to make 50 dollars fast.  Look over the list, see what looks good to you, and give it… | Read More…

Buying or Selling, BookScouter Will Help You Get The Best Price for Your Books


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Colleges are ramping up for the fall semester (whatever that is going to look like), and students are scrambling to find the right textbooks at the right price. Right now is exactly the right time to sell those books back, get top value, and move that extra weight out of your lives. Alternately, if you’re… | Read More…

The Big List of Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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Back in the day, I used to have a little website called Military Scholarship Finder. I enjoyed posting the scholarships and grants that I found, but I hated the platform on which I set it up, and I stay pretty busy with KateHorrell.com, my coaching, and my family. I was talking about it the other… | Read More…

The Cost of Financial Oppression


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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been moved to do something to further awareness and understanding of the intersection of race and personal finance. Obviously, I’m not the best person to write about this, because I’m a middle-aged white woman who grew up in a white, upper middle-class suburb and raised white kids blessed with… | Read More…

From The Mailbag: A CPA Who Doesn’t Get SCRA


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There seem to be few things as confusing as state of legal residency as it applies to military service members and their spouses. Even the professionals are often under-informed or confused. As we see in this email I received: Hi, I am a CPA in CA. I have a client in the Marines. His “home… | Read More…

Retiree Tricare Select Costs to Increase in 2021


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The Defense Health Agency has announced the implementation of Congressionally-directed changes to the way that many military retirees, and their families, will pay for their coverage under the Tricare Select program. Effective 1 January 2021, military retirees and families will pay an enrollment fee, similar to a monthly premium, for Tricare Select, if they fall… | Read More…

July Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. July is possibly the slowest month in the scholarship world, so if you don’t find much here, you can get a head start on some of the scholarships coming up in future months. (But be sure to check back, because I am always finding new… | Read More…

Kate Rants: You Don’t Deserve It, You Deserve More


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So there’s this thing that has happened in the world, and I think it’s a problem. It’s the mindset that “I deserve it.” I’m sure you’ve heard it, and maybe even said it: “I work hard. I deserve this new purse.” “She deserves a vacation.” “We deserve a nice night out.” Don’t get me wrong… | Read More…

Five Savings Tips To Get Started and Keep Going


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That picture? That’s how I want to spend my days: sitting on the beach, in the shade, with a cool drink. One way I’m going to make that happen is by saving money so that I have more financial freedom. Saving isn’t always easy, but it is always easier if you have a plan. Use… | Read More…

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