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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.

21 Best Places to Sell Gift Cards for Cash Online & Near You

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Broke, Unemployed & Need Money? Try These 10 Easy Ways to Earn Money

"I'm broke and desperately need money fast!" A common situation many of us find ourselves in at least once or twice in our lifetime. Are you ... - Continue -

50 Sanity Saving Moving Hacks: A Checklist with Tips for Packing & Moving

Don't you hate the stress of moving? I mean moving an average of 7,400 pounds worth of stuff is a lot. Top that with the expensiveness of moving ... - Continue -

20 Best Places to Sell Your Used Electronics for Cash in 2025

"Where is the best place to sell used electronics near me?" That's one question many of us have pondered about once or twice. Whether it’s the ... - Continue -

22 Video Game Writing Jobs: Get Paid to Review Video Games (Plus Free Games!)

From chopping up creatures with a chainsaw that also happens to be a gun in Gears of War to exploring the vast outer reaches of Skyrim or killing ... - Continue -

Vet Bill Help: 20+ Organizations That Help You Pay Veterinary Care Bills

"Are there any organizations that help with vet bills?" We all love our pets and only want the best for them – I know I do! When your pet gets ... - Continue -

Gift Card Exchange Kiosk Near Me: Get Cash for Your GCs in Person

"Where can I sell my gift cards near me and get cash instantly?" You've probably asked that question once or twice. Getting unwanted gift cards ... - Continue -

9 Best Automatic Savings Apps to Help You Save Money (Painlessly) in 2018

According to a recent survey, 69% of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings and 34% have absolutely nothing saved at all. Don't want to be part ... - Continue -

Oportun App Review 2025: Pros and Cons

When we originally wrote this Digit review, the app's name was indeed Digit. But they recently changed their name to Oportun. However, the core ... - Continue -

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