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.

50+ Craigslist Gigs Near Me (That Pay Well!)

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29 Cash App Boosts to Earn Free Cash, Bitcoin & Stocks!

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3 Best Places to Sell Your Unwanted Christmas Gift Cards for Cash (Online & In Person)

We all go through this every year. You get a few gift cards on Christmas for places that you'll never set foot in. A gift card can be a great ... - Continue -

101 Best Cash App Names ($Cashtags) for Business or Personal Use

Cash App names (or $Cashtags) are an important part of the Cash App platform. Owned by Block, Inc. (formerly Square Inc.), Cash App is a peer-to-peer ... - Continue -

10 Best Place to Sell Concert Tickets (Legally & for the Most Money!)

Have some concert tickets you want to sell but don't know where? Well, read on to find out the best places to sell those extra concert ... - Continue -

Instawork Review: Legit App to Find Local Gigs?

Are you searching for flexible work opportunities and wondering about Instawork? In this comprehensive Instawork review, I’ll dive into what the ... - Continue -

50 Best Cheap But Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas (All Under $25)

I love the holidays. You get to spend time with family, enjoy some festive drinks and treats, and just relax! What I don’t love about the holidays ... - Continue -

Steady App Review: Legit Side Hustle App to Earn Money?

If you’re looking for side hustle apps, you may have heard about Steady. In today’s Steady App review, we’ll be covering how it works, how much you ... - Continue -