Sam Dogen

Sam Dogen , known as "The Financial Samurai," is a highly influential personal finance blogger and author.

He founded the Financial Samurai blog in 2009 and has since become a respected voice in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community.

Dogen's background includes working at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse before retiring at age 34.

He holds degrees from The College of William & Mary and an MBA from the University of California Berkeley.

Dogen's expertise stems from his personal experiences in achieving financial independence and his interactions with millions of readers over the years.

He lives in San Francisco with his family and continues to share financial wisdom through his writing and online presence.