About the Author

Helen Jarden is a freelance personal finance writer and a former contributor at MoneyPantry.

She specialized in topics like saving money, budgeting, and frugal living. With a practical, no-nonsense approach, Helen helped readers find simple ways to stretch their dollars and build better financial habits.

While she’s no longer actively writing for the site, you’ll find her past posts on this page, still full of valuable insights.

61 Best Free Calling Apps: Unlimited WiFi Calls, Text & Video Calls (to Any Number!)

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Mercari App Review: Scam or a Safe & Legit Shopping Site? Read this First…

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Joany Survey: 1 Minute Health Insurance Review that Pays You $50 (Gift Card)

Health insurance has been a popular topic in today’s news due to the fact that it costs so much. In this Joany Survey review, we will help you find ... - Continue -

GOAT App Review: Reliable & Legit Place to Buy & Sell Authentic Sneakers?

This is a review of the GOAT app, an app for selling and buying authentic sneakers. If you’ve ever been shopping for shoes online or in a mall, you ... - Continue -

20 Mint.com Alternatives (Free Budgeting Apps Better Than Mint & Quicken!)

Many people are searching for a proper alternative to the app Mint, despite its popularity. If you want to find apps like mint, then we’ve got you ... - Continue -

Vindale Research Review: Here’s How Much Money You Can Really Make…

Update: Vindale Research closed its doors in November 2021. If you are looking for alternatives to Vindale, check out our list of the best survey ... - Continue -

Shopkick Review: Scam or Legit App to Earn Free Gift Cards for Shopping?

In this Shopkick app review, we’ll show you how to save money on the products you already buy as well as get rewarded for doing something as simple as ... - Continue -

38 Best Free Budgeting Apps: Track Spending & Organize Your Personal Finances (in 2025)

Interested in saving money and budgeting? Who wouldn't be, right? Well, in this post, I’ve listed all the best free budgeting apps that save you ... - Continue -

The Only 10 Legit Ways to Make Money Online With Google (at Home & Without Investment!)

Almost every single internet user in the world uses Google search or one of its many products, but did you know that you can actually make money ... - Continue -