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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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 -

75 Unbelievable Student Discounts (College & High School )

Saving money in college isn't exactly a top priority for most students, even though there are a ton of student discounts and deals available. In ... - Continue -

Free Printable Grocery Coupons: 49 Best Sites to Print Manufacturer & Store Coupons

You look confused as you pull out your wallet to pay for the groceries you just bought. "How did I go from buying a few items to spending $125 on ... - Continue -

Wanna Get Paid to Be Healthy? Download Any of These 17 Apps!

Tired of looking in the mirror and not liking what you see? Wish there was a way you could motivate yourself to exercise, eat better, and do all ... - Continue -

25 Apps to Make Money From Home

Today, we're going to share a few side hustles apps that pay you to do all kinds of things (mostly things you already do anyway!) We spend a lot of ... - Continue -

11 Ways to Get Free Baby Formula Samples (& Full Size Bottles)

Baby formula can be really pricey, and it’s an everyday cost that you can’t avoid. In fact, parents can spend between $50 and $100 on formula in ... - Continue -

7 Ways to Get Free Internet on Your Android or iPhone Cell Phone (Legally!)

Imagine, having free internet on your cell phone? Mobile data can be really costly. Only of there was a way you could get free internet on your ... - Continue -

Sell Your Story: 17 Magazines That’ll Pay for Your Stories (Cash)

Are you wondering, “How can I sell my story to magazines?” If you have an interesting story or unique experience, it's not that hard to get paid ... - Continue -