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.

10 Best Places to Buy a Washer and Dryer in 2025

When the old washer and dryer breaks down, it’s time to get a new one. But, where is the best place to buy large appliances like a washer and ... - Continue -

9 Simple Ways to Make Money With a Drone in 2025

Learning how to make money with a drone wasn't on anybody's radar (pun intended) just a few years ago. But today, according to the Federal Aviation ... - Continue -

17 Best Cash Envelope System Wallets (that Are Affordable & Stylish)

Finding the best cash envelope wallet is the first and most important step in using the cash envelope system to budget your money. Creating a ... - Continue -

10 Best Places to Buy Appliances in 2025 (Online & Near You!)

Looking to purchase a new appliance? Maybe a Dishwasher or a Washer Dryer? Or perhaps something smaller like a Mixer, Coffee Maker or ... - Continue -

Earn Money from Your Data: 16 Apps for Selling Your Data

Want to sell data for money? Well, this is the post for you. Google is the most popular search engine around. As of 2022, Google accounted for ... - Continue -

How to Write a Check: Fill Out a Check with this Step-by-Step Guide

Although we may not use checks as often as we used to in today’s digital world, there are still times when we’ll need to write or cash a ... - Continue -

80+ High Income Skills to Learn (Earn up to $270,000!)

Whether you want to switch careers and need a new job, are trying to decide on what major to choose, or you just want to make some more money, you ... - Continue -

15 Places Where You Can Get Quarters Today!

Wanting to know where to get quarters may seem unnecessary when you can pay for almost anything with credit cards and even your phone, but people ... - Continue -

15 Ways to Get Paid to Deliver Cars

Do you enjoy driving? If so, you might be interested in getting paid to deliver cars. If you are able to drive other people’s cars, then this ... - Continue -