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.

35 Legit Virtual Assistant Jobs: Companies That Pay You (up to $60/hr) to Work at Home

Wanna make money working from home? If you own a computer, and have good organizational skills, then you might consider a career as a virtual ... - Continue -

10 Easy Ways You Can Use Google to Save Money (Instantly)

Google is most people’s go-to place for browsing the web. It’s fast, it’s efficient and it’s incredibly easy to use. But, what most people don’t ... - Continue -

5 Ways to Get Free Amazon Shipping Without Prime (Sneaky but Legal!)

Getting free shipping is just one of the many benefits of becoming an Amazon Prime member. Amazon saves you money on a lot of things. But, if ... - Continue -

GasBuddy App Review: Here’s How to Find the (Absolute) Cheapest Gas Prices Near You

The GasBuddy app has made finding cheap gas prices much easier and quicker. "Where is the cheapest gas station near me?" If you're like most ... - Continue -

35 Best Sites to Barter, Swap & Trade Stuff Online

Bartering is an ancient tradition that goes back to the times before money even existed. These days, thanks to the internet, there are many ... - Continue -

How to Coupon at CVS (This Week): A Beginners Guide to Extreme Couponing

How many times a week do you shop at CVS? How much do you spend every time? According to the Pharmacy Times, CVS serves over 5 million shoppers ... - Continue -

73 Stores that Offer Free Shipping with No Minimum Order

Free shipping... We all want it! Unfortunately, most of us have a hard time getting it. How many times have you abandoned your shopping cart ... - Continue -

14 Sites to Listen to Free Music Online Without Downloading

Are you sick of having to pay for music from places like iTunes and Google Play? You’re not alone! Downloading music can be expensive and just a ... - Continue -

17 Best Places to Buy Cheap School Supplies ($2 Backpacks Anyone?)

As I mentioned in our recent "How to save money on back to school shopping" post, school supplies can be pretty pricey. In fact, a survey on back ... - Continue -