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John Hawrylack

Hi, I'm John Hawrylack! I'm a husband, dog dad and FIRE enthusiast. My love and passion for personal finance started when I was a teenager. My goal is to help others discover their version of FIRE. I'm an admin of the ChooseFI Philadelphia group. I have a BS in Computer Science and MS in Software Engineering. Our blog has been mentioned in Forbes, MSN, Yahoo, Fox Business, U.S. News & World Report, Ladders, GoBankingRates, Debt.com, VOYA, ChooseFI and many more!

Investing in Farmland: A Newly Accessible Trillion-Dollar Asset Class

We all know how important farmland is: it’s where our food comes from, the origin of many commodities that might be in our portfolios, and is a crucial component of the American (and global) economy. What you may not realize is that it’s also a thriving investment sector. You’d be forgiven if farmland investing isn’t …

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The 6 Best Budgeting Tools to Reach Financial Independence

Much like you can’t build a house without a hammer, a car without a wrench, or a cake without a spatula, you can’t build your empire with the wrong budgeting tool A proper budgeting and investment tracking tool is a no-brainer for anyone who wants to get their financial house in order. Let’s explore the …

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Making Six Figures at 24: How I Quintupled My Income In 5 Years

In high school, I was a B student. My GPA upon graduating from college was 3.128. Where I lacked in academic performance, I more than made up for it with my work ethic. Show off your strengths. This post isn’t intended to brag or belittle anyone. I think others could learn from my experiences as I …

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