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.

$750 Shein Gift Card Offer Real or Fake? (The Truth in 2025)

I'm guessing you have seen ads about $750 Shein gift card and are wondering if the Shein $750 gift card offer is too good to be true. Well, we're ... - Continue -

$750 Cash App Reward: Real or Fake? [2025 Update]

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PrizeGrab Review: Is PrizeGrab Legit? (2025 Update)

Wondering if PrizeGrab is legit? You are in the right place! In this through PrizeGrab review, I’ll cover everything you need to know about the ... - Continue -

70 Cheap Vegan Meals: How I Saved $300/mo Cutting out Meat (& How You Can Do It!)

While there are tons of cheap vegan meal recipes, when people hear that you don’t eat meat, one of the big questions they have is, isn’t that ... - Continue -

Here’s the Best Time to Buy Tires (to Save BIG!)

If you ever bought tires, you know a quality set of wheels can be pricey. So when is the best time to buy tires for your car? If you need to ... - Continue -

23 Best Places to Donate Used Books (Online & Near You!)

If “Where can I donate books?” is a common question you ask each time you think about decluttering your home, you're about to find out the ... - Continue -

15 Best Sites & Apps Like OfferUp in 2025 (Some Even Better!)

OfferUp (review) is an awesome place to sell your used stuff locally or online. Through the app or website, you can sell everything from furniture to ... - Continue -

Sweatcoin Review: Scam or a Legit App that Pays for Walking?

Many of us want to move more and be healthier, but sometimes it’s just hard to find the motivation, right? That’s why apps that pay you to walk, ... - Continue -

15 Best Places to Sell VHS Tapes for Cash!

If you're thinking about selling your old VHS tapes and wondering where is the best place to sell VHS tapes, you're not alone! Whether you have ... - Continue -