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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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 -

Can You Deposit a Check for Someone Else? (The Real Answer!)

Are you wondering, “Can I deposit a check for someone else? Perhaps a family member or friend has a check that they have asked you to deposit into ... - Continue -

10 Best Free Online ASL Classes: Learn American Sign Language Free!

Looking for free online ASL classes? Wanna learn American Sign Language so you can sign for your deaf or hard-of-hearing loved ones? Well, ... - Continue -

31 Cheap Home Decor Websites & Stores Near You!

Looking for the best cheap home décor stores? Then this is the list for you! When you move into a new place or decide to redecorate your current ... - Continue -