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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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 -

18 Best Alternatives to Cable TV for 2025: Free or Cheap Ways to Cut the Cord

If you are looking for cable TV alternatives, you know cable TV costs way too much! The average cable bill is $99 per month. Yes, you're paying ... - Continue -

45 Money Saving Tips for New Parents (& Parents with a Baby on the Way)

Having a child is a wonderful, life-changing event that will bring you so much happiness. But, having a baby can get really expensive! According ... - Continue -

How to Coupon at Walgreens: 3 Simple Steps to Saving $100s

When it comes to using coupons, along with Walmart, Walgreens has to be one of the best stores. Its prices are already pretty low and it offers ... - Continue -

21 Highest Paying Jobs Without a Degree (Earn as much as $85,810)

Don’t have a college degree? Well, don’t assume that you can’t get a high-paying job. Even if you have no experience, there are still dozens of ... - Continue -

Meijer mPerks: How to Save a Lot of Money on Every Purchase!

Imagine being able to save money every time you walk into a grocery store or supermarket? Wouldn’t that be great? Well, at Meijer stores you ... - Continue -

Whaff Rewards: Hack Your Way into Free Gift Cards by Trying New Apps

Update: Whaff Rewards is no longer in business! Do you install a lot of different apps just to uninstall 'em later because you didn't like ... - Continue -

How to Coupon at Walmart: Hacks That Instantly Make You an Extreme Couponer

Do you shop at Walmart a lot? Do you think you're getting the best deals possible? Most people who shop at Walmart think they are already ... - Continue -

17 Sites like Groupon You Must Use (If You Want the Best Deals & Coupons)

Picture this... You go to Groupon to find a coupon. You get your coupon and without giving it a second thought, you use it to buy the product ... - Continue -