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 Budget Weekly Pay: The Guide to Easy Budgeting

Getting paid weekly can feel confusing when most bills are on a monthly basis. Learning how to budget weekly pay is a learning curve, but it’s not as complicated as you think. If you can track your income, expense, and normal spending, you’re already on your way to learning how

7 Legit Ways to Get Free Shoes Online

Free shoes online sound too good to be true, right? What if we told you there are seven ways to legitimately get shoes for free, no scams, including name brands like Nike, New Balance, and Adidas? Keep reading to learn how! How To Get Shoes for Free – 7 Ways

Why Is Budgeting Important? Reasons You Must Create a Budget Now

You’ve likely heard it a million times; you need a budget! But why is budgeting important? Can’t you just make sure your bills are paid and call it a day? While that tactic might work temporarily, it’s not a long-term solution and won’t help you improve your financial health. Learn

25 Same Day Pay Jobs: Work and Get Paid Immediately

Same day pay jobs may seem unrealistic, but there are more opportunities than you think. Check out our list of jobs that pay today, helping you take care of financial emergencies or reach financial goals. Is It Really Possible to Get Same Day Pay Jobs? You probably wonder, are there

25+ Ways to Earn A Free Steam Gift Card

Steam games are expensive, but there are ways to earn free Steam codes and enjoy your favorite online games. Answering surveys, watching videos, and even shipping are great ways to earn a free Steam gift card. What Is Steam? Steam is a gaming library hosted in the cloud. You can

YNAB vs Quicken: Comparing Two Top Budgeting Apps

The key to money management is having a good budget. Since most people live on their mobile devices, finding user-friendly budgeting apps that provide what they need is a significant factor in achieving financial wellness. If you’re searching for the perfect budgeting app, we’ve reviewed the top two, YNAB and