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.

TaskRabbit Review: Can You Really Earn $144 (or more) per Task?

Are you looking for a career where you can be your own boss? Are you trying to find side hustles and quick cash paying gigs near you to do in addition ... - Continue -

21 Apps Like TaskRabbit to Make Money Doing Odd Jobs

Sometimes it is just not possible for someone to stick to one career for an extended period of time. People lose their jobs, move to a place where ... - Continue -

National Consumer Panel Review: Is it Legit or a Scam? (2025)

Today's post is a review of the National Consumer Panel, also known as NCP. National Consumer Panel is a joint venture between IRI and the Nielsen ... - Continue -

InstaGC Review: Scam or Legit Way to Get Instant Gift Cards Free?

Do you like to watch videos online? How about shopping or surfing the web? Well, what if I told you that you could win gift cards for doing those ... - Continue -

TopCashBack Review: Legit Cash Back Shopping Portal or a Scam?

Shopping online has become more and more popular in the past few years, to the point that many people prefer to exclusively shop through the internet ... - Continue -

19 Sites that Send You Free Books by Mail (in 2025!)

I like to read, and I’m always looking for a new book to suggest to my book club, but I can’t always dish out cash for a hard copy of a book. If ... - Continue -

4 Temporary Staffing Agencies That Pay Daily

Getting a job right now is a difficult task, especially when so many businesses are closed. According to a July 2020 survey by The U.S. Chamber of ... - Continue -

GiftCards.com Review: Is GiftCards.com Legit?

Gift cards are an easy way to make sure the recipient gets what they want, whether it be for Christmas, their birthday, or any other occasion. Just ... - Continue -

Upside App Review: Worth the Cash Back at the Pump in 2025?

Everyday purchases such as gas and food are necessary but can become quite expensive. Learn how you can get cash back on gas, restaurant, and grocery ... - Continue -