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.

To learn more about our editorial process and the full story behind MoneyPantry, please visit our main About Page.

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 -

40 Hacks to Save Money on Pizza (Try Before Ordering Your Next Pizza)

If you love pizza (and let’s face it; most of us do!), then you’re probably wondering whether there’s any way that you can save money on it. Well, ... - Continue -

Kitchen Hacks: 101 Genius Ways to Save Time & Money

Tired of wasting food? Want to spend less on your groceries? Well, there are plenty of ways to do both! Below, we offer a list of kitchen ... - Continue -

Earn Beer Money: 163 Beer Money Sites & Apps to Earn an Extra $1000 a Month

Wanna earn some beer money to spend after work or on weekends? Who doesn’t! Well, with the internet, there are plenty of ways that you can make ... - Continue -