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.

GrabPoints Review 2025: Scam or Legit Reward Site? (Read This First!)

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13 Sites Like UpWork Offering Alternatives for Freelancers to Make Money

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100 Best Freebies & Discounts for College Students (2025)

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iRazoo Review: Legit or Scam? (Here Are Better Alternatives…)

In today’s post, I’ll be offering a review of iRazoo. If you’ve ever looked into making money online before, you’ve probably heard about ... - Continue -

How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons: 77 Easy Tips

In today’s post, I’m going to share a few tips & tricks on how to save money on groceries without coupons. Data from the USDA shows that people ... - Continue -

25+ Legit Online Proofreading Jobs From Home (No Experience Needed in 2025)

Finding legitimate online proofreading jobs is one of the best ways to earn an income from home if you have a keen eye for detail. While it's part ... - Continue -

Textbroker Alternatives: Top 10 Writing Sites Like Textbroker for Fast Cash

Sites like Textbroker provide an easy way to make money online as a writer. Textbroker (review here) is a website where writers can get paid to ... - Continue -

Scrap Yard Near Me: How to Find the Best Yards (that Pay Big Money!)

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PointsPrizes Review: Legit Site to Earn Points for Gift Cards or a Scam?

Update (6/28/2024): Unfortunately, PointsPrizes has shut down. Thankfully, there are many other rewards sites like PointsPrizes that pay you to ... - Continue -