About Co-Founder Samantha Hawrylack

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Samantha Hawrylack is the Managing Editor and co-Founder of How To FIRE.

She has been named a Personal Finance Expert by Yahoo! Finance, NASDAQ, CNBC, GoBanking Rates, US News & World Report, and many more.

Samantha went from full-time corporate finance employee at Vanguard to multi-six figure personal finance blogger and digital marketing agency owner by age 24.

She writes about financial independence, early retirement, personal finance, budgeting, making money online, side hustles, investing, passive income, real estate, credit, entrepreneurship, credit cards, student loans, mortgages, personal loans, business loans, insurance, debt management, business, productivity, and career topics.

Samantha graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors in Finance and a Master of Business Administration.

To date, How To FIRE has reached millions of individuals and families guiding them on their value-based journey to financial independence and early retirement so they can choose how they spend their time. 

Samantha has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, FOX Business, Debt.com, CNBC, GoBankingRates, and MSN Money.

Other notable features and mentions can be found on Grow, ChooseFI, US News & World Report, The Savvy Couple, Physician on FIRE, Ladders, Finder, OppLoans, The Financially Independent Millennial, The Simple Dollar, Think Save Retire, Vital Dollar, Match Financial, Good Financial Cents, Fiverr Workspace, Financial Impulse, Cheapism, Financial Independence Hub, Women Who Money and many more. See our Press Page for more information.

Samantha believes that getting your finances under controls the key to unlocking freedom and flexibility in your life!

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Samantha's Latest Articles

How to Flip Money: 22 Ways to Put Your Money to Work

Flipping money sounds impossible, right? You know you can flip real estate, but money? It’s possible. You just have to know where to focus your money and efforts and how to do it. It’s almost like earning free money, and yes, you can flip money legally. We’ll show you everything

Wealth Accumulation: The Complete Guide to Building Wealth

If you wonder how some people seem to have it ‘so good’ by having enough money to do what they want, it’s time to learn about wealth accumulation and how to make it happen for yourself. It’s not just the people born with a silver spoon in their mouths that

How to Make Money Doing Nothing (Completely Mindless!)

Ever wonder how to make money doing nothing? Passive income is money you get paid doing nothing, and it’s entirely possible. Whether you earn cash or free gift cards, you get paid to do nothing. So if you’re looking for ways to increase your income, here are 34 fun ways

How to Make Money Work for You (11 Genius Ways)

What if I told you that making money doesn’t have to be difficult? What if I said there were ways to make your money work for you instead of the other way around? Continue reading to learn how to make money work for you, so you can put your money

Stacking Money: 23 Ways to Save Big

Are you looking to save more money this year? If so, you’re not alone. But if you’re like most people, you may find it challenging to stick to it. After all, it’s not always easy to save money. So read on to learn how you can start stacking money today!

Coast FIRE: An Easier Way to Pursue Financial Independence

The financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement has been sweeping the nation for years, promising an escape from the 9-5 grind much earlier than the traditional retirement age with a few simple lifestyle tweaks. While many are looking for an escape, others may enjoy their job or want to take