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Author: Saeed Darabi

Saeed Darabi, founder of MoneyPantry

Saeed Darabi

Founder, MoneyPantry • Personal Finance Writer • Florissant, Missouri

 

I came to the U.S. in 2002 as a refugee from Iran at 20 years old, with no money and no English. I didn't learn about personal finance from a textbook. I learned it because I had no choice.

 

For years before I launched MoneyPantry in 2013, I personally tested survey sites, gig apps, and side hustles to make ends meet. I still do. Everything I publish is based on that hands-on experience, not theory.
 

MoneyPantry has been cited by Business Insider, the TODAY Show, Good Housekeeping, Lifehacker, and others. It's rated "Great" on Trustpilot.
 

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Is Selling on eBay Worth It? Here’s What Fees Actually Cost You in 2026

Is selling on eBay worth it in 2026? It depends on your category. eBay takes 13-17% of every sale including shipping. First 250 listings are free ... - Continue -

11 Apps That Pay You to Work Out in 2026 (+ One That Pays $1,000/Year)

The best apps that pay you to work out: Sweatcoin (best for outdoor walkers), Evidation (best passive earner), CashWalk (best for beginners), WinWalk ... - Continue -

Free Pallets Near You: How I Got 13 Free Pallets in One Day

Where to get free pallets: Your best bets are hardware stores, garden centers, grocery stores, and construction sites. Look for the "HT" stamp and ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Recycling Wood Pallets in 2026 (I Made $80 in 5 Hours)

Every article about making money recycling wood pallets makes the same promise. "Make $1000 a week just by picking up pallets!" Then you read ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Online in 2026 Without Skills (I Tested These 5 Easy Methods)

If you're searching for ways to make money online without skills, you're usually not looking for a long-term business idea. You just want something ... - Continue -

How I Cut My Car Insurance $235/Year in 15 Minutes Without Switching Companies

If your car insurance keeps going up and you don’t want to switch companies, this is the exact process I used to cut my premium by 28% in under 15 ... - Continue -

Where to Sell Used Board Games in 2026 (How to Avoid the “Shipping Tax”)

If you try to sell a standard copy of Ticket to Ride or Monopoly on eBay in 2026, you will probably lose money. Between the 13.6% platform fees and ... - Continue -

Where to Buy Ulta Gift Cards: 10+ Stores (& #1 Place to Avoid!)

If you’re trying to figure out where to buy Ulta gift cards, I assume there is no Ulta Beauty store near you. That’s fine, a lot of other stores ... - Continue -

100+ Gift Cards at Walmart (2026 Complete List + Fees & Tips)

Gift cards at Walmart include hundreds of options, from Walmart's own gift cards to third-party brands like Starbucks, Apple, and Amazon, plus ... - Continue -

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