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.

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 -

Does Aldi Take EBT SNAP Card? Here’s ALL You Need to Know…

Aldi is a really affordable grocery store where you can find everything from canned foods to fresh produce at low prices. Using your SNAP benefits, ... - Continue -

Does Sam’s Club Accept EBT for Food Stamps? (Complete Guide)

With its low prices and large quantities, Same's Club is a great place to save money on groceries for SNAP recipients especially if you can find one ... - Continue -

Stickr.co Review: Legit Company that Pays You to Advertise on Your Car or a Scam?

In this Stickr.co review, you'll find out if it's legit company that pays you to advertise on your car. Whether it’s driving for Uber, delivering ... - Continue -

27 Survey Junkie Hacks to Make More Money (Tips that Actually Work in 2025)

Looking for Survey Junkie hacks? That’s what today’s post is all about. There are so many survey websites out there, and many of them are pretty ... - Continue -

30 Awesome Jobs that Don’t Suck! (& Pay Well!)

Are you looking for jobs that don’t suck? You’re certainly not alone. Around 66% of workers dislike their job. There are many reasons for this – ... - Continue -

Does Target Accept EBT Food Stamps? (2025)

If you have an EBT card and also love shopping at Target, you may wonder, “Does Target accept EBT?” Target is a great place to find all kinds of ... - Continue -