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.

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How to Become an Apple Product Tester (& Get Free Stuff to Keep!)

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Get Paid to Write for Listverse ($100 per List)

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13 Ways to Save Money at JCPenney (Coupons Aren’t the Only Way!)

This is a guest post from our friend Irina Vasilescu at DontPayFull. Are you a JCPenney shopper? Are you saving as much as possible when you ... - Continue -

Swagbucks Review: Here’s How Much You Can Expect to Earn (& a $758.25 Hack!)

If you have been trying to learn a few ways to make money online, you've probably heard of Swagbucks by now. You may have even read a few Swagbucks ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Binge Watch Netflix: Netflix is Hiring Now!

Do you binge watch Netflix shows? Wanna get paid to watch TV shows and movies? Now you can! Netflix is hiring people for their Editorial ... - Continue -

80 Easy Money Hacks You Need to Know

Here at MoneyPantry, we're always looking for money saving/making hacks that we can share with you. Looking for some awesome money saving/making ... - Continue -

Magic Ears: Get Paid to Teach English Online to Chinese Students (Earn up to $26/hr)

Want to get paid to teach English online? Come Work at Magic Ears and get paid $18-26 an hour teaching Chinese children English online! This ... - Continue -

150 Legit & Real Work at Home Jobs with No Startup Fee (for 2025)

Are you sick of the commute to work? Or do you just want the freedom of working from home? Working from home is a dream for many of us, but in ... - Continue -

Can You Fix Stuff? 6ya App Pays You (up to $60/Hr) to Teach People How, over the Phone!

Consider yourself an expert on a subject? Can you fix things? Are you making money with your expertise? Thanks to an app called 6ya, now you ... - Continue -