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.

5 Banks That Are Open on Sundays (Near You!)

Banks are open throughout the week, and while many are even open on Saturday, it's rare to see banks open on Sunday. Unfortunately, most banks are ... - Continue -

Need Money to Pay Rent Tomorrow? 10 Ways to Get it Fast!

Need money to pay rent tomorrow? Well, you’re not alone! About 24% of renters in the United States say that they cannot afford to pay their ... - Continue -

Here’s How You Can Become a Shein Tester (& Get Free Stuff!)

If you're a fashion enthusiast ready to dive into the latest trends, the crazy high prices of fashion may give you a pause. Becoming a Shein ... - Continue -

Top 10 Best Things to Buy on Temu in 2025

Does Temu sell good stuff? What are the best things to buy on Temu? If you had asked these questions just a few years ago, people might've ... - Continue -

5 Best Ways to Make Money With Embroidery

Embroidery is a very old practice. In fact, the origin of embroidery can be dated back to 30,000 BC! It’s still a hobby for many nowadays, but did ... - Continue -

myWorld App Review: Legit Cashback Site or Scam?

myWorld, the subject of this review, claims you can earn cashback when you shop or even travel. And if you are an avid shopper like I am, with how ... - Continue -

10 Ways You Can Make Money with Excel

If you are an experienced Excel user, you can get paid to make excel spreadsheets. But before getting into how to make money with Excel, for those ... - Continue -

10 Best Things to Buy on Shein: Best Sellers for a Reason!

You know when you have a closet full of stuff, but you feel like you have nothing you actually want to wear? Well, I’ve felt that way recently. I ... - Continue -

Can You Cash a Check at an ATM? The Answer is Yes with a But!

You’ll want to know whether you can cash a check at an ATM if you can’t make it to your bank during regular business hours or you don’t have access to ... - Continue -