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.

5 Places to Shop Open Box Deals (Home Décor, Electronics, Fashion…)

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How Much is 6 Figures (+ Jobs that Pay 6 Figure Salaries!)

If you’re wondering, “How much is 6 figures?” then this is the post for you. We’d all like to earn more money, right? From rent to car payments, ... - Continue -

10 Ways to Make Money with Memes: Get Paid for Your Creativity!

Can you make money with memes? Yes, you can! Most of us can’t get through one day without seeing at least one meme, right? They’ve become a part ... - Continue -

20 Places Where You Can Get Free Condoms

Condoms are usually not that expensive, but hey, if you can get free condoms, why not, right? Condoms not only prevent pregnancy, they also greatly ... - Continue -

9 Best Places to Buy Carpet Near You (with Cheapest Prices!)

If you’re decorating your home or doing a remodel, there’s lots to think about from the paint color to the furniture, and there’s also a lot to pay ... - Continue -

14 Best Paid Focus Groups in the UK

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Dumpling Review: Earn $35 per Order Delivering Groceries?

In today’s Dumpling review, I’ll cover everything there is about this, one of the top apps that pay you to deliver groceries, from how it works to how ... - Continue -

Left Hand Itching Meaning: Here’s What it Means!

What does it really mean when your left-hand itches? Could it mean that some money is coming your way? Does it mean that you’re going to lose ... - Continue -