Author: Saeed Darabi

Saeed Darabi is the founder of MoneyPantry and the author of the articles on this page. He established the site in 2013, not just as a publication, but as a real-time documentation of his own journey: successfully leaving the 9-to-5 world to build an independent and profitable online business.

His expertise isn't theoretical; it's forged from nearly a decade of firsthand experimentation. He specializes in the side hustle economy and online income generation, personally testing and vetting countless strategies to find what truly delivers results. His core skill is translating these ventures into simple, proven, and actionable roadmaps for his readers.

This hands-on, "in the trenches" approach has made MoneyPantry a leading authority in its niche. As a result, Saeed's expertise is recognized by major financial publications, with his work being cited and featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, GoBankingRates and MSN Money.

To discover the full story and the core mission behind MoneyPantry, please check out our main About Page.

Get Paid $250 to Have Your Picture or Story Published in Woman’s World

As you know, I'm always on the look out for easy ways of earning some extra cash. Today, I'm going to share with you a great opportunity that ... - Continue -

Easy Way for College Students to Make Money? Manage a Party!

It's no secret that college students are always looking for ways to make extra cash. A lot of them resort to selling college text books for cash once ... - Continue -

Make Money Listening & Reviewing Music

Music is an international language, and so is money! It is hard to find anyone who doesn't like music or money. Normally, if you're a musician you ... - Continue -

Best Places to Sell Used Car Batteries for Cash Near You

You might have a few old car batteries in your garage that you’d like to get rid of. Now, you might think that recycling them is your only option. ... - Continue -

Real Free Money: Get a Free $2 Bill by Texting a Simple Word!

Update: The site no longer has this offer. Who doesn't like free money? We all like and want it. In fact, there was so much interest in it that ... - Continue -

How to Make Money on eBay Without Selling Anything

Update: Some parts of this post are no longer valid since eBay's affiliate program - now called eBay Partner Network - is now run by eBay and not ... - Continue -

2 Ways to Earn Money Online Without Selling Anything

Read any "online money-making" guide, and the first thing they suggest is selling on eBay. But what if you don't want to sell anything? What if, ... - Continue -

Turn Your Trash into Cash: 9 “Junk” You Can Sell!

Most of us throw away a lot of stuff because we believe they have no value or use. But what if I told you that some of the "garbage" in your trash ... - Continue -

How I Make $1 by Answering 1 Question

Nowadays, with more attention being turned to paid online survey panels, more and more players are coming on board. One of these is PollBuzzer, and ... - Continue -