Finance
Think Before You Spend: 3 Questions on Post-Deployment Purchases
Before you commit to that big-ticket item, consider whether it's the right financial step.
Kate Horrell is a personal finance educator and writer who specializes in helping military and veteran families make informed financial decisions.
With more than 15 years of experience, she has built a reputation for transforming complex military pay and benefit topics into clear, practical guidance. A former member of MOAA's Currently Serving Spouse Advisory Council, Kate is the author of College Finances for Military Families, an award-winning book that helps families integrate their military and veteran college benefits into their overall college financial plan.
Before you commit to that big-ticket item, consider whether it's the right financial step.
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