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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21 Ways to Make $200 a Month from Home Online (9 Is so Easy Kids Can Do It!)

“How can I make $200 a month from home?” It’s a question I see a lot online. We all want to make extra money. Many of us just aren’t bringing in ... - Continue -

17 Best Places to Sell Used Appliances for Cash (Near You)

Want to sell used appliances? Do you have an old washing machine you no longer want? Perhaps you’ve just purchased a new refrigerator and need ... - Continue -

15 Smart Ways to Save Money on Books (& Get Free Books!)

Whether you like reading as a hobby or have to buy textbooks for college, you know books are expensive, be it textbooks, paperback, hardback or even ... - Continue -

Key Copies Near Me: 29 Places to Get Duplicate Keys Made (2025)

“Where can I get a key made near me?” If you ever needed a copy of a key, you probably asked yourself that. The good news is that whether you ... - Continue -

Free Air for Tires: Gas Stations With Air Pumps Near You (2026 List)

If you’re driving around with low tire pressure and wondering, “Where can I find free air for tires near me?”, you’re not alone. Air pumps used to ... - Continue -

How to Monetize a Blog to Make Money (Like $406,097) in 2025!

Imagine, earning $100,000 (or more) a year with your blog! That would be a dream come true. But making money from a blog is a reality for many ... - Continue -

21 Ways to Save Money on eBooks (That Every Smart Reader Should Know!)

Love reading? If so, then you probably find yourself buying eBooks on a regular basis. Unfortunately, the cost of purchasing them can really add ... - Continue -

40 Hacks to Save Money on Pizza (Try Before Ordering Your Next Pizza)

If you love pizza (and let’s face it; most of us do!), then you’re probably wondering whether there’s any way that you can save money on it. Well, ... - Continue -

Kitchen Hacks: 101 Genius Ways to Save Time & Money

Tired of wasting food? Want to spend less on your groceries? Well, there are plenty of ways to do both! Below, we offer a list of kitchen ... - Continue -