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

YNAB vs EveryDollar: Which Is the Best Budgeting App?

Choosing a budgeting app to track your finances, set financial goals, and achieve financial freedom is a big decision. You have many options, but two of the most popular are YNAB vs. EveryDollar. In this review, we provide an in-depth analysis of both zero-based budgeting apps, one of which Dave

How to Sell Feet Pics in 2026: Guide to Earn More Money

Feet pics are a hot topic right now, and you can make money selling them. We’ve got you covered if you want to know how to sell feet pics and make money. Check out our guide on selling feet pictures online to learn everything there is to know about making

The 15 Best FIRE Podcasts to Help You Reach Your Financial Goals

You’re never too old to learn. That’s especially true when trying to reach financial independence and retire early (FIRE). There are always new topics and tactics to learn and ways to better yourself to reach your money goals. We all lead busy lives, but everyone can listen while they work,

What Is Considered a High Salary?

We all grow up intending to have a higher-than-average salary, but how does your income stack up? You might wonder, ‘What is considered a high salary’ and ‘Do I make enough?’ We’ve compiled information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau to help you see how your

Groundfloor Review 2026: Real Estate Investing for Everyone

We have great news if you’ve always dreamt of investing in real estate. Groundfloor offers real estate investment opportunities for non-accredited investors with as little as $10! It sounds incredible and can be. In our Groundfloor review, we help you understand everything you should know about the platform to determine

15 Fun and Easy Ways to Get Paid to Sleep

If you’re looking for extra money, why not get paid to sleep? If you love market research, helping science, or sleeping, you can try different sleeping jobs to reach your goals. While it may not be for everyone, keep reading about the requirements and what to expect to see if