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 Legit Ways to Get Free Toys in 2025

Do you want free toys for your kids? Any time you can save money is a good thing! And what better way to save money than by getting stuff for ... - Continue -

13 Legit Ways to Get Free Domino’s Pizza (Pickup or Delivery)

Sometimes after a long day at work, at school, or taking care of your family, you just don’t feel like cooking. So, you login to the Domino’s ... - Continue -

27 Closed Captioning Jobs: Get Paid to Caption Videos (from Home)

Looking for closed captioning jobs? In this post, we tell you where to find them! There are lots of jobs you can do from home. One to consider ... - Continue -

30 Smart Ways to Save Money on Clothes (and Look Stylish & Fashionable!)

Do you want to know how to save money on clothes? Well, you’re not alone. Lots of us love shopping for clothes, but the cost of it can have a ... - Continue -

9 Ways to Get a Free VIN Check (100% Free Car History Report)

When buying a used car, knowing the vehicle’s history is so important, otherwise, you won’t know if you’re getting a great deal or a total dud that’s ... - Continue -

8 Best Cheap Online Grocery Shopping Stores (in 2025)

Buying my groceries online has saved me $100s and many hours of my precious time! Up until about a year ago, I shopped in-store at cheap local ... - Continue -

15 Best Places to Find Free Pallets Near You!

You can use wood pallets in lots of DIY projects, from wine racks to bookshelves. You can even make money recycling pallets! So, it’s no wonder ... - Continue -

55 Legit Work from Home Jobs that Pay $15 per Hour (or More!)

If you are looking for work at home jobs that pay $15 per hour to begin with, you are in the right place! Most people would love to make money from ... - Continue -

99 Business Ideas You Can Start With Little Money in 2025

Want to start a small business from home but have little to no money? In today’s post, I’ll cover 90+ businesses you can start from home in ... - Continue -