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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HealthyWage Review: Bet on Yourself & Get Paid (Up to $10,000) to Lose Weight

Would you like to lose weight and make money in the process? Well, with HealthyWage you can! While there are a few apps that pay you to exercise ... - Continue -

11 Simple Ways to Save Money on Candles

Who doesn't love the scent of candles? Candles are wonderful, but they can be pretty pricey, especially if you like candles from big brands like ... - Continue -

35 Hacks to Save Money by Cooking & Eating at Home (35 = Free Gift Cards!)

Can cooking and eating at home really save you money? Eating out is expensive! According to statistics, we spend $3,008 dining out each ... - Continue -

InboxDollars Review 2025: Is InboxDollars Legit?

Online, there are so many ways that you can earn money, but one of the easiest has to be with rewards websites like InboxDollars. These are sites ... - Continue -

27 Apps Like Wish: Best Cheap Shopping Apps (Some with Free Shipping!)

If you love getting low prices each time you shop, and, let’s face it, who doesn’t, then you’ve probably heard about Wish (review here). It’s a ... - Continue -

Pregnancy Freebies for Expecting Moms & New Moms: 11 Ways to Get Free Baby Things

First of all – congratulations on expecting! Having a baby is a wonderful thing, but not for your wallet! Thankfully, pregnancy freebies are ... - Continue -

39 Legit Ways to Get Free Hotel Night Stays (2025)

Imagine getting to stay in a hotel for free? It’d be great, wouldn’t it? For those of us who love to travel, it’s the dream! Well, getting to ... - Continue -

14 Ways to Save Money on Yankee Candles (#14 is Clever!)

Whether it’s Kilimanjaro Stars, Riviera Escape, Pain Au Raisin or Cherries on Snow, Yankee Candles makes some beautifully fragranced candles. I ... - Continue -

9 Best Price Comparison Search Engines: Sites to Find the Cheapest Prices (Instantly!)

We all want to get the best deals and prices for the stuff that we buy online. After all, why pay $30 for something that you can get for $25 on ... - Continue -