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.

MoviePass Review: Is MoviePass a Legit Way to Watch One Movie Every Day?

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25 PayPal Alternatives: Best Online Payment Apps ( For Personal & Business Use)

When it comes to sending and receiving payments online, there’s one payment method that comes to mind… PayPal. And even though there are a lot ... - Continue -

Crowdtap Review: Scam or a Legit Way to Get Free Stuff and Samples?

Are you looking for an easy way to earn extra cash and rewards? Crowdtap might be the answer. In this in-depth Crowdtap review, we'll explore ... - Continue -

23 Airfare Booking Hacks to Save Money on Flights (Even on Last Minute Flights!)

Let’s face it, the cost of flying is pretty high. And, factor in fees on top of your basic airfare, and you can end up paying a lot. Don’t worry ... - Continue -

101 Apps to Help Save Money in 2025

Want to save more money? Maybe you’re saving to go on vacation. Or maybe you want to pay down any debts you may have. Whatever the reason, if ... - Continue -

10 Apps That Round up Your Purchases (Easy Way to Save a Ton of Money!)

Want to save $600 in a year, just from your spare change? Let’s face it; we all know that we should save money. Yet, most of us struggle to do ... - Continue -

Swagbucks LIVE Review: Play Trivia to Win Real Cash?

Want to make money answering trivia questions? Then you might want to check out Swagbucks LIVE. With the recent popularity of the live trivia ... - Continue -

9 Apps Like Acorns (That Make Investing with Little Money Effortless)

If you’ve ever looked into making money with micro-investment apps, then you’ve probably heard about Acorns. It’s a popular app, which has more ... - Continue -

101 Restaurant Rewards Programs Worth Joining (Free Food Rewards!)

Getting free food on your birthday isn't the only way restaurants rewards their guests. Many of the major restaurants and eateries offer customer ... - Continue -