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 Whole Foods Take EBT? (The Most Important Things You Need to Know!)

Many SNAP recipients looking for healthy food choices may be wondering, “does Whole Foods take EBT?” After all, Whole Foods is known for selling ... - Continue -

Rakuten Insight Surveys Review 2025: Is it a Legit Survey Site?

In today’s Rakuten Insight review, we’ll be discussing everything there is to know about this paid survey website from how it works to what ... - Continue -

30 Places to Get a Cashier’s Check Near Me (in 2025)

In this post I'll answer the "Where can I get a cashier’s check near me?” and other questions about the so called "Official Check". Although debit ... - Continue -

Does Walmart Accept EBT? What You Need to Know!

Does Walmart take EBT? That’s a question many people who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ask. If you’re one of ... - Continue -

These Fast Food Restaurants Accept EBT (Locations Near You!)

Are you wondering, “Where can I find fast food restaurants that accept EBT near me?” You’re not alone. Around 42 million Americans receive SNAP ... - Continue -

17 Places to Get Free Christian Books by Mail

There are tons of places that send you free books by mail. But what about free Christian books? Well, the good news is that there are also many ... - Continue -

All the Grocery Stores that Accept EBT Online (Delivery or Pick Up!)

If you are one of the many American families who, amid the pandemic, are more reliant than ever on government food assistance programs such as EBT, ... - Continue -

$20 an Hour is How Much a Year? (Convert to Yearly Salary)

$20 an hour is how much a year, you ask? If you have just got a job or a raise, and you’ll know be making $20 an hour, you might want to know how ... - Continue -

Amazon Shopper Panel Review: Earn $120+ for Sharing Your Receipts?

Today’s post is a review of the Amazon Shopper Panel, an Amazon program that essentially gives you free Amazon gift certificates for shopping on ... - Continue -