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.

40 Baby Freebies for New & Expecting Moms: Companies that Send Free Baby Stuff

Are you an expecting mom? How much do you think you'll have to spend on your baby? According to the "The Cost of Raising a Child" report by ... - Continue -

Get Paid for Jury Duty: $60 to Serve in Online Mock Trials

Serving on a Jury is a responsibility and duty of every American citizen, yet most of us seem to hate it. Which I guess is understandable, ... - Continue -

How Do I Find Unclaimed Money for Free: 15 Ways to Search

Free unclaimed money! Wouldn't it be nice to come across some once in a while? Getting free money that you didn't even know you had may seem ... - Continue -

Participate in Research Studies Online for Money (Earn $35 Over & Over Again): Harvard Business School Studies

How would you like to participate in studies conducted by one of the top universities in the world, Harvard? Yes, you will get compensated for your ... - Continue -

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 -