Before starting her career as a journalist, Katie proudly served in the Air Force as an Airborne Operations Technician on JSTARS. Katie has a degree in Analytic Philosophy and a minor in Cognitive Studies from the University of Colorado. She uses this to help further her understanding of current issues — from politics to economics to the environment. Katie’s writing has appeared on CNSNews.com, The Maverick Observer, The Motley Fool, First Quarter Finance, The Cheat Sheet, Investing.com, and numerous other sites. Follow her on Twitter @TMOKatieSpence.