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!
Money changes people, and it’s not always for the better. Wealthy people struggle more than most realize, and this struggle is often seen regardless of how much money you have. Whether you were born wealthy, a self-made millionaire, a high-income earner, or just well off for your area, you may
Investing money is always a difficult decision, but it’s even more tricky when you’re not sure where to invest. Many investment options are available, and people will gravitate towards different choices based on their preferences. M1 Finance and Robinhood are two of the most popular investment options out there right
The idea of being fiscally responsible likely conjures up images of your parents making big financial decisions. But, on the other hand, maybe you didn’t have financially responsible parents growing up, and you want to carve a different path. Whatever your money role models, if you want to be a
Television and TV shows are a massive part of many people’s lives. They provide entertainment, information and even teach us some new skills. So a new season is significant, as is the canceling of your favorite show. But unfortunately, as with any business or product, there must be a way
In most states, you only have to be 18-years old to buy a house, but it’s not just the number that matters. Purchasing a home young can feel like a great accomplishment, and it has its advantages, but there are signs you should look for and consequences to consider before
The fact is that having fun money in your budget helps alleviate your stress and can even help you better cope with life’s everyday problems. The only thing you should be asking yourself when it comes to making fun of money is “How? and How much?” Fun money doesn’t have