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.

17 Ways to Get Free Video Games (for PC, Mobile & Even Xbox One)

If you are someone who likes to play video games, or if you have someone in your family that does, then you know that this hobby can get very ... - Continue -

Savingstar Review: Scam or a Legit App to Save & Get Rebates on Groceries?

Update: SavingStar shut down on November 30, 2020! Thanks to the wonderful invention of mobile shopping apps, people don’t have to bother mailing in ... - Continue -

67 Free Magazine Subscriptions by Mail (with No Strings Attached!)

There’s nothing quite as useful as having a good magazine to read when you are traveling, waiting for an appointment, or simply can’t sleep at ... - Continue -

19 Places Where You Can Get Free Coffee Today (Near You)

I love coffee! My day doesn't officially get started until I had my morning cup of joe. And I'm not alone. Sixty-four percent of Americans over ... - Continue -

Free Samples by Mail: 138 Companies That Send You Totally Free Stuff in 2025 (No Gimmicks, No Surveys!)

We all like getting free stuff in the mail. Unfortunately, a lot of the stuff you find on free stuff sites are mostly useless freebies that you ... - Continue -

Here’s Where You Can Get Free Donuts Today (& 15 Places to Get It on National Donut Day)

Almost everyone in the world loves a good donut, whether they spell it donut or doughnut. What makes it even better? A fresh cup of ... - Continue -

Gogokid Review: Scam or a Legit Way to Earn $25/Hr Teaching Kids English Online?

How would you like to earn over $14 to $25 an hour by teaching English with prepared lesson plans? In this Gogokid review, we will show you how the ... - Continue -

45 Legitimate Online Jobs That Pay Daily or Weekly (Some Instantly!)

Are you looking for sites that pay weekly or daily? Or perhaps work-from-home employment opportunities that can earn you a livable ... - Continue -

60 Best Thrift Stores Near You (for Clothes, Furniture, Books & Designer Goods…)

One of the best ways to save money is by shopping at thrift stores. Whether you're looking for clothes, shoes, art, furniture, books, home decors ... - Continue -