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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17 Ways to Get Free Hair Product Samples

I’ve gone through a lot of haircare products over the years! From leave-in conditioners to shampoos to hair conditioners and anything else you could ... - Continue -

40 Realistic Ways to Make $2000 Fast (Legitimate Ways!)

Want to know how to make $2,000 fast? We’ve all been there; we need cash right now to pay for something, but we just don’t have the money when we ... - Continue -

19 Ways to Get Free School Supplies this Year!

Looking for free school supplies? Whether you’re a parent looking for supplies for your children, a teacher looking to stock up on stuff for the ... - Continue -

Flipping Furniture for Profit: 5 Easy Steps to Making Money!

What if you could make $100s extra or even $1000s extra by flipping furniture for a profit? Well, it’s totally possible! Flipping and selling ... - Continue -

15 Legit Ways to Get Free Contact Lenses by Mail

An estimated 45 million people throughout the U.S. wear contact lenses, according to the CDC. Now, unlike eyeglasses that can have a high one time ... - Continue -

38 Places to Get Free Maps by Mail (Free State & Word Map)

Looking to get some free maps by mail? Whether it’s a free map of the state you live in or map of a state that you plan to visit, there are so many ... - Continue -

12 Legit Ways to Get Free iTunes Gift Cards (in 2025)

Would you like some free iTunes gift cards? That’s what today’s post is all about. Gift cards are great, and I’ve covered how to get them for ... - Continue -

12 Legit Ways to Get Free Seeds for Your Garden

Getting free seeds may not be at the top of anybody's "money saving hacks". I mean, seeds are not super expensive, but if you’re looking for a few ... - Continue -

9 Legit Ways to Get Free Wallpaper Samples Today!

In the market for some new wallpaper? Getting free wallpaper samples is such a good idea. It allows you to see what colors and textures work in your ... - Continue -