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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CouponCabin Review: Legit Website to Earn up to 5X the Cashback?

CouponCabin is a popular deals and coupon codes website where you can find a variety of savings. In this CouponCabin review, I’ll cover whether the ... - Continue -

Top Drinking Water Refill Stations Near Me (5-Gallon Jugs & Bottles)

There are lots of drinking water refill stations near me. This is great because clean drinking water is a necessity, and while the bottled water you ... - Continue -

Does Walmart Take Apple Pay in 2025? (Do This Instead…)

There are 4,743 Walmart stores throughout the United States, with many of us choosing to shop there thanks to its low prices, and also the variety of ... - Continue -

10 Best Fetch Rewards Hacks: Legal “Cheats” to Earn More Points!

Fetch Rewards (review) is a website and app that gives you rewards for your receipts. For anyone who wants to get money back from their shopping or ... - Continue -

15+ Gas Stations That Sell Kerosene Near You [Updated for 2025]

If you’re wondering where to buy kerosene near you, the good news is many gas stations across the U.S. sell kerosene, often at much lower prices than ... - Continue -

Does Target Take Apple Pay? (What You Need to Know!)

Does Target take Apple pay? In this post, we'll try to answer that very question. Digital payment methods like PayPal, Zelle, Samsung Pay, and ... - Continue -

15 Best Places to Sell Used Rims for Cash (Near You & Online)

Whether you want to buy new rims and sell your old ones, or cash in on some ones you’re not using, selling your car's used rims and/or wheels is a ... - Continue -

15 Best Things to Sell on Facebook Marketplace (in 2025)

Want to know what the best selling items on Facebook Marketplace are? In today’s post, we’ll cover what the best items to sell on the platform ... - Continue -

10 Best Delivery Apps to Work for in 2025 (Earn up to $38/hr)

Want to know the best delivery apps to work for? Well, you’re not alone. Getting paid to deliver stuff has become a huge side hustle for may ... - Continue -