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.

Top 15 Alternatives to Facebook Marketplace (That Make Selling Things Enjoyable!)

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30 Best Ways to Make Money in Skyrim Fast (Without Using Glitches)

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60 Best PayPal Games that Pay Real Money Fast (2025)

Looking for PayPal games that pay real money? This is what today’s post is all about! There are tons of gaming and reward websites and apps out ... - Continue -

30 Stores That Price Match Amazon (& How to Get Every Store to Do It!)

Are you looking for stores that price match Amazon? Amazon is great because you can buy pretty much anything on the site. Their prices are often ... - Continue -

Mobee App Review: Legit Mystery Shopping App that Pays?

Curious about the Mobee app and wondering if it's a legit app that pays you? In this Mobee app review, I'll explain everything you need to know ... - Continue -

Is Clawee Legit? (Honest 2025 Review!)

Clawee is a claw machine app that allows you to win prizes. There are lots of apps that pay you to play games or give you prizes for playing games. ... - Continue -

Shopmium Review: Legit Cashback App that’s Worth It?

If you have been searching for cashback apps and websites, you may have come across Shopmium. Getting cashback is a great way to save money, and we ... - Continue -

Fluz Review: A Legit Cash Back App Offering 25% Cashback?

Curious about Fluz and wondering if it's a legit cashback app? In this Fluz Review, I’ll dive into everything you need to know about this cashback ... - Continue -

Gas Guru Review 2025: Legit App to Find Cheap Gas Prices Near You?

Let’s face it, gas is expensive, and it’s not going to change anytime soon. In 2023, gas prices are expected to rise even more. Experts predict ... - Continue -