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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Get Paid to Write in 2026: 101 Sites That Pay $50-$500/Article (Tested by Actual Writers)

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25 Places to Cash a Cashier’s Check Near You (With & Without a Bank)

Figuring out where to cash a cashier’s check safely is the final step some of us have to deal with after a big sale. I learned this firsthand when ... - Continue -

10 Best Places to Sell Used DVDs for Cash (2026 Guide)

I tested the top DVD selling apps and websites so you don’t have to. I even scanned the exact same titles across multiple platforms to see the ... - Continue -

Load Cash App Card for $1: 2026 Store List (Walmart, CVS, 7-11 + Fee Breakdown)

Got cash in your pocket that you want to deposit to your Cash App card quickly but don't know where to go to load your Cash App card? You're not ... - Continue -

21 Library Card Perks That’ll Make You Get One Today!

If you are an avid reader and still read physical books (because you like to touch and feel the pages), you probably have a library card. And if ... - Continue -

21+ Best Free Stuff Websites That Actually Work (2026)

There are a ton of sites claiming to be the best websites to get free stuff. And yeah… we all love freebies! ... - Continue -

Where to Buy Postcards Near Me & Online (15+ Best Places for 2026)

Looking for the perfect postcard? Whether you need a classic "Wish you were here!" from your vacation spot, or a bunch of blank cards for ... - Continue -

47+ Legit Ways to Make Money Online (A Beginner’s Guide for 2026)

Looking for legitimate ways to make money online? You are in the right place! After more than a decade of testing hundreds of methods, I’ve ... - Continue -

11 Best Crowdfunding Sites in 2026 (Raise Money for Anything!)

Before we get to the actual list of the best crowdfunding sites, I just want to remind us how crazy this whole thing is. A little over a decade ... - Continue -

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