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.

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Does Kroger Accept SNAP EBT Cards in 2025? (The REAL Answer!)

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20 Places to Sell Used Prom Dresses for Cash!

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How to Make Money Recycling Plastic (Step by Step Guide for 2025)

If you want to know how to make money recycling plastic, then this is the post for you. Whether you are concerned about the environmental impact of ... - Continue -

Free Food Delivery: 25 Restaurants & Delivery Services that Deliver Food for Free

Do you want to know how to get food delivered for free? Whether it’s a direct order from your favorite restaurant or an order placed through a food ... - Continue -

10 Legit Ways to Sell Internet Bandwidth for Cash

There are so many ways that you can make money online using the internet, from freelance writing to selling your data. If you’re interested in ... - Continue -

70 Fun Things to Do at Night for Free (in 2025)

Looking for something fun to do at nighttime that doesn’t cost you a lot of money? We all like things to do that are free! And thankfully, there ... - Continue -

50 Legit Ways to Make $3000 Fast (Methods that Work in 2025!)

In a financial pinch and need $3,000 fast? When you need money fast, it can feel really stressful and overwhelming. Don’t worry though, if you need ... - Continue -

Instacart Batch Grabbers: How to Make More Money!

Before we get into what Instacart batch grabbers are and why you need to use one, let's take a moment and acknowledge what a great side hustle app ... - Continue -

S’more App Review: Legit Way to Get Paid to Unlock Your Phone or Scam?

In this S’more App review, I’ll tell you exactly how it works and how you can make money with it. There are lots of apps that make you money, ... - Continue -