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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10 Best Mileage Tracker Apps of 2025 (Free & Paid)

In this post, you’ll find a list of the best mileage tracker apps out there. Tracking your mileage is important for saving money on taxes if you ... - Continue -

How to Rent a Car Without a Credit Card (from Car Rental Companies Near You!)

You want to rent a car, only you don’t have a credit card. Does it mean you’re stuck without a way to get to your hotel for your vacation or your ... - Continue -

5 Sites to Sell a Bridesmaid Dress Online (for the Most Money!)

Nobody is thinking about where to sell a bridesmaid dress before and during the big day. But let’s face it, just like with your wedding dress, after a ... - Continue -

I Don’t Want to Work Anymore! Here’s What You Should Do…

It seems like the reality of life is that unless we are born into a rich family who can support us financially, we have to work. Most of us, like ... - Continue -

$15 an Hour is How Much a Year? (Exact Figure & How to Live on It!)

Looking at a job that pays $15 an hour and wondering how much that works out a year? Then this is the post for you. Maybe you have an offline ... - Continue -

$60,000 a Year is How Much an Hour? (& Jobs that Pay $60k!)

Looking for a new or a part time job with benefits? Or perhaps you’re heading off to college and are thinking about your future career? Whatever ... - Continue -

9 Best Free Yoga Classes Near Me (for Beginners!)

Yoga is good for the mind and for the body. While yoga started in India, lately it has become very popular in western countries as well. And that ... - Continue -

$30,000 a Year is How Much an Hour? And How to Live on It…

Want to know how much $30,000 a year is per hour? Whether you are looking for a career change, are looking for your first job, or are in college ... - Continue -

30 Best Free Roku Channels & Apps in 2025

Roku gives you a simple way to stream movies and shows to your TV. Roku is incredibly popular and as of 2021, the platform has a total of 53.6 million ... - Continue -