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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How to Make up to $400 a Month Donating Blood Plasma for Money

Thinking about selling plasma for money? Well, you’re not alone. Many of us consider donating plasma for money at one time or another – whether ... - Continue -

15 Best Restaurant Mystery Shopping Companies (Mystery Shopper Jobs Near Me)

Looking for restaurant mystery shopping jobs? Mystery shopping is a great way to make some extra cash. In fact, you could earn hundreds a month ... - Continue -

12 Ways to Save Money for a House Fast (While Renting or on a Low Income!)

Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us have to make. But how do you save money for a house? Saving for a home can ... - Continue -

Get It Free Review: Is it a Scam or Legit Site for Freebies & Samples?

Is Get It Free legit? That’s the question a lot of people have about one of the oldest websites to get free stuff on. The website claims to send ... - Continue -

Survey Junkie Review: Scam or Legit Rewards App? I Tried It! (2020)

Is Survey Junkie a good way to make money? Is it a scam or one of the best legitimate online survey companies? Is it worth joining? In our ... - Continue -

27 Government Freebies: Free Stuff You Can Get from Uncle Sam

Who wouldn't want to get freebies from Uncle Sam, right? Seems like we are the one always paying the government - in the form of taxes - but can ... - Continue -

How to Make Extra Money as a Brand Ambassador (& 10 Places to Find Brand Ambassador Jobs)

Do you love to meet new people? Are you the life of the party? Or perhaps you have lots of followers on social media platforms, like Twitter and ... - Continue -

How to Stop Spending Money: 27 Tips to Curb Your Overspending

"I can't stop spending my money!" We all need money (and want more of it), no matter how much of it we have or make. But if you ever said that ... - Continue -

EveryDollar Review: Is Dave Ramsey’s Tool the Best Budget App?

If you wanna get better at budgeting and managing your money, you want to read this review of EveryDollar app. Here's the thing... We’d all like ... - Continue -