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.

Free Christmas Activities Near Me: 35 Cities with Free Holiday Events & Celebrations

"Are there any free Christmas/holiday things to do near me?" The holiday season is here! This year millions of people will celebrate ... - Continue -

How a Single Mom Earns Extra money (up to $200/day) During the Holidays

Note: This is a guest post by our cousin, Jessica. As a single mom, she's always coming up with new ways to save money and to make extra cash on the ... - Continue -

51 Tips to Save Money on Groceries in 2025

"Don't go grocery shopping when you're hungry!" We've all heard that, and we've all experienced it once or twice. But when it comes to saving ... - Continue -

8 Legit Companies That Pay You to Drive Your Car (Earn up to $1000 per Month!)

Wouldn't it be nice if you could actually get paid for driving your car? Well, you can! No, we're not talking about making money driving for ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Eat Out: This Company Wants to Pay You for Eating at Restaurants

Wanna get paid to eat out? Become a restaurant mystery shopper! Eating out can get expensive very quickly. Do you know how much do you spend ... - Continue -

27 Sites that Will Pay You to Test Out Websites (in 2025)

Having a user-friendly site is a must for making money with your blog or website. How many times have you left a site or closed an app because they ... - Continue -

17 (Insanely) Easy Ways to Make Extra Money Without Getting Another Real Job

"I have a full-time job, but I'm making minimum wage. How do I make extra money on the side, preferably from home without getting another full time ... - Continue -

Movie Mystery Shopping: Get Paid to Go to the Movies (We Found 3 Companies That’ll Pay You!)

How many times a month do you go to your local movie theater? According to a survey done by Harris Interactive and as reported by MarketingCharts, ... - Continue -

23 Best Places to Sell Designer Bags (Online & Near Me!)

Obviously, the best place to sell designer handbags is where you can get the most money for your bags! But where can you sell your designer bags ... - Continue -