Author: Lauren Bennett

Lauren Bennett is a core contributing expert to the MoneyPantry team, specializing in practical financial strategies for everyday life. Below you will find all the articles she has authored for our site.

With over a decade of experience in the personal finance space, she writes detailed, actionable guides on mastering a budget, navigating the world of frugal living, and launching effective side hustles.

Lauren shares MoneyPantry’s core belief that financial advice is only useful if it’s clear, easy to understand, and grounded in real-world experience. Her work perfectly embodies our mission to demystify personal finance for everyone.

To maintain our high standards, every article by Lauren is personally reviewed and fact-checked by our founder, Saeed Darabi, ensuring the advice is always accurate, trusted, and aligned with our values.

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26 Ways to Get Free Baby Stuff for Low Income Families & Single Mothers

"Where can I get free baby stuff?" A lot of parents on a low income wonder about getting totally free baby stuff. Living on a low income, while ... - Continue -

31 Legit Passive Income Ideas to Make Money While You Sleep (You Need #1!)

Making money while you sleep is the dream, right? We all like earning passive income. Who wouldn’t want to make money from their bed! Nobody ... - Continue -

21 Ways to Make $200 a Month from Home Online (9 Is so Easy Kids Can Do It!)

“How can I make $200 a month from home?” It’s a question I see a lot online. We all want to make extra money. Many of us just aren’t bringing in ... - Continue -

17 Best Places to Sell Used Appliances for Cash (Near You)

Want to sell used appliances? Do you have an old washing machine you no longer want? Perhaps you’ve just purchased a new refrigerator and need ... - Continue -

15 Smart Ways to Save Money on Books (& Get Free Books!)

Whether you like reading as a hobby or have to buy textbooks for college, you know books are expensive, be it textbooks, paperback, hardback or even ... - Continue -

Key Copies Near Me: 29 Places to Get Duplicate Keys Made (2025)

“Where can I get a key made near me?” If you ever needed a copy of a key, you probably asked yourself that. The good news is that whether you ... - Continue -

Free Air for Tires Near Me: 50 Gas Stations to Inflate Your Tires

Looking for free air for tires? Your local gas station can be a good place to start. You go there anyway to fuel up, so why not air up your tires ... - Continue -

How to Monetize a Blog to Make Money (Like $406,097) in 2025!

Imagine, earning $100,000 (or more) a year with your blog! That would be a dream come true. But making money from a blog is a reality for many ... - Continue -

21 Ways to Save Money on eBooks (That Every Smart Reader Should Know!)

Love reading? If so, then you probably find yourself buying eBooks on a regular basis. Unfortunately, the cost of purchasing them can really add ... - Continue -