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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10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Income (Mostly from Home)

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50 Computer Based Home Business Ideas (That You Can Start Without Investment)

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How to Make Money Recycling Paper (Shredded Paper, Magazines, Newspapers, Cardboard…)

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These 4 Companies Will Pay You to Receive Junk Mail in 2025!

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Get Paid to Tell Your Favorite Magazines What You Think of them!

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Is Usell Legit for Selling Used Phones? (An Honest uSell Review)

If you are searching for uSell reviews trying to find out if uSell is legit, you probably are thinking about selling your old phone or ... - Continue -

11 Ways to Get Paid to Test Video Games (up to $100/hr)

How would you like to get paid to test video games? If you like and play a lot of video games, this is right up your alley. According to THEESA ... - Continue -

Driscoll’s Berry Survey Panel Review (Shut Down!)

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16 Best Places to Sell Used Jeans (And What They’ll Pay You!)

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