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.

11 Tricks to Save Money at Starbucks (Hacks that Actually Work!)

How much money do you spend at Starbucks? Would you like to save some of that money? According to a Workonomix survey by Accounting Principals, ... - Continue -

Win $3 in Cash Playing a Free Online Game Created by MIT& Upenn (You Can Do It More than Once!)

Who doesn't want to get paid to play games? Playing games is fun, no matter your age. But it becomes, even more, fun if you can get paid for ... - Continue -

10 Ways to Make Money with Your Smartphone (#3 Will Make You Happy!)

How much did you spend on your smartphone? How much do you pay every month for your cell phone plan? Wouldn't it be nice if you could get some ... - Continue -

41 Quick Money Making Ideas That Actually Work (#3 Will Surprise You!)

Looking for easy and quick ways to make money that actually work? We've got you covered! I have compiled a list of money making ideas that you ... - Continue -

61 Surprising Ways to Make Money Without a Job: Forget Punching the Clock!

Do you think you need a "job" to make money? What if you can't find a job? The fact is, the job market we rely on to make that money is not ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Download Apps: AppRedeem Review (& How I Earned $26.49 for Installing Apps)

How many apps do you have on your phone? How many apps do you install every day to find a few that you really like and keep? I'd guess, a few ... - Continue -

11 (Overlooked) Ways to Get Free Gift Cards with & Without Surveys

OK, we all know the drill... "You're the 1 millionth visitor! Click here to receive your free gift card!" Or, "You won a $100 Visa gift ... - Continue -

3079 Free Things to Do Near You (Awesome Activities for a Tight Budget!)

You deserve a vacation! Don't have the money for a long vacation? Don't need it! There are tons of places you can go and awesome free things ... - Continue -

11 Garage Sale Tips: Maximize Profit at Your Next Garage Sale!

Looking to host a successful garage sale? Whether you're clearing out clutter or looking to make some extra cash, these garage sale tips will help ... - Continue -