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.

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 -

How Much Do You Get Paid to Donate Sperm? This Center Pays $1500!

There are tons of ways to make money by "selling" your body - plasma donation, selling your hair, and participating in paid clinical trials are a few ... - Continue -

Here’s How You Should Price Used Furniture (to Get the Most Cash!)

It is notoriously difficult to figure out how much used furniture is worth. What you can get when you sell your used furniture is bound to be less ... - Continue -

6 Telephone Mystery Shopping Jobs: Get Paid $30/hr to Work from Home

Who doesn't like to get paid to shop? Who doesn't want to get paid to do telephone mystery shopping? No one! If you liked our recent movie ... - Continue -

Sell Stock Photos & Make Money: 7 Sites That Pay You +$50 per Picture

The idea of making money selling pictures may seem foreign and exclusive to professional photographers, but these days all you need is your ... - Continue -