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 Free Video Calling Apps (Download for Android & iPhone)

According to reports from ABC, the average American spends $1,000 per year on their cell phone bill. That’s a lot of money! And, if you’re ... - Continue -

Home Depot Workshop: Why You Should Register for the Free Kids (& Adults) DIY Classes

Fancy brushing up on your DIY skills? Well, you don’t have to pay for the privilege. There are tons of ways to save money at the Home Depot and ... - Continue -

7 Best Baby Registry Sites for Expectant Parents

Congratulations! You’re expecting a baby! Now, you’re probably wondering where to set up your baby registry. Having a registry is such a good ... - Continue -

Secondspin Review: Scam or a Legit Place to Sell Used DVDs & CDs?

The subject of today's review is Secondspin, a platform where you can sell your used DVDs, CDs, Games and other media. Whether it’s an old boxset ... - Continue -

SliceThePie Review: Scam or a Legit Way to Earn $10-$20 Listening to Music?

Although we never did a review of Slice The Pie, we have talked about it before, mainly in our "Get paid to listen to music" post. Online, there ... - Continue -

Cash4books Review: Is It the Best Place to Sell Your Used Books?

Selling used books can be a profitable venture, and an easy one thanks to sites like Cash4Books which is the subject of this review. And sites/apps ... - Continue -

Walmart Baby Registry: Why You Must Register (Especially) If You Like Perks, Gift Bag & Freebies!

"Is Walmart Baby Registry the best baby registry out there?" While researching for money saving tips for new parents, I came across this and ... - Continue -

Decluttr Review: Why You Should & Shouldn’t Sell Your Old Stuff Here (Safe, But…)

Decluttr, which is the subject of today's review, has quickly become a popular app for selling used media. Let’s face it; we all probably hang on ... - Continue -

Featurepoints Review: Scam or a Legit Way to Get Paid for Installing Apps?

If you've been on the fence about joining FeaturePoints and whether or not it's a legit rewards program, this review is for you. Like many people, ... - Continue -