Katie Kelton is the lead writer on Bankrate’s community team and Certified Credit Counselor™, helping everyday people solve problems and make good money decisions. She’s tuned in to topics like homebuying, credit scores and making ends meet — while trusting that Americans do the best they can with the tools they have.
Before Bankrate, Katie wrote for Capital One, where she gained insight on the credit world. And her career began in marketing, where she learned how to make life’s decisions a little more fun.
Katie is from the Austin area and lives in Colorado Springs. Off the clock, you’ll find her heading outdoors with her fiancé and pup, overbooking her social calendar and haunting thrift and bookstores.
If you have a question about money or a story to tell, send her an email at kkelton@bankrate.com.
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Americans have money problems. Some are systemic, while others come from everyday life — like having a job, paying bills, buying a home and raising a family. I listen to stories and answer questions to help us all get smart with our money.
— Katie Kelton, CCC
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