About the Author

Saeed Darabi is a personal finance expert and the founder of MoneyPantry.

With years of self-directed learning and hands-on experience, he shares actionable advice on saving money, making smart financial decisions, and navigating everyday financial challenges.

Saeed’s mission is to help readers make informed decisions and take control of their financial futures. His hands-on experience and passion for personal finance have made him a trusted source for readers who want straightforward, actionable advice without the fluff.

Saeed's work has been featured in Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, Forbes, and more.

On this page, you will find posts written by Saeed that cover a wide range of practical topics to help you manage and grow your money.

Over 100 Ways to Make $5 a Day Online (Some Instantly!)

According to a Pew Research Center survey, about 3 in 10 adults in the US say that they are online “almost constantly.” And 81% of Americans say ... - Continue -

11 Best Places to Buy a Mattress in 2020 (Near Me & Online)

Sleep is one of the most researched and studied topics. Even NASA conducts sleep studies. And for good reasons. According to the Harvard ... - Continue -

Here’s the Best Time to Buy a Mattress (for the Lowest Price!)

We spend almost half of our lives on a mattress which is why we tend to consider a lot of things when buying a mattress including, size, comfort and ... - Continue -

7 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Lose Weight in 2025 (with Free Apps!)

Getting paid to work out and lose weight by basically putting money on the line and betting on yourself to follow through may seem crazy but it is ... - Continue -

10 Stupidly Easy Ways to Make Money with No Skills

Skills and expertise are what allow us to make a living. Whether you're a Lawyer, Doctor, Mechanic, Construction worker, or even a Blogger, you're ... - Continue -

45 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Play Games in 2025

If you told a group of people, 'you can actually get paid to play games,' most would probably laugh at you. But one of the very few times the old ... - Continue -

16 Best Places to Sell Used CDs Online for the Most Cash (& Near You)

With digital music services like iTunes, Spotify, and SoundCloud, a lot of my CDs have become simply ancient artifacts from the past. Everything I ... - Continue -

21 Best Free Audiobook Sites Where You Can Download & Listen to 1000s of Titles for Free (Legally)

Audiobooks are just awesome! But they also cost money. And if you're a bookworm, downloading and listening audiobooks for free can save you a ... - Continue -

21 Companies That Will Pay You to Write Greeting Cards (Hallmark Isn’t the Only Company!)

Have a way with words? If so, you could make money by submitting greeting card writings to companies like Hallmark. The greeting card industry ... - Continue -