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.

Top 21 Crowdfunding Sites to Raise Money for ANYTHING!

Crowdfunding has exploded in popularity in the past few years. The idea of getting money from strangers, over the internet, for anything - startup ... - Continue -

8 Ways to Get Compensated for Delayed or Cancelled Flights!

There’s not an air traveler who hasn’t been there. Even if you remember to check that your flight is on time before leaving for the airport, ... - Continue -

The Only 3 Legit Ways to Work for Google from Home

Is working from home for Google even a possibility? Yes! But there are also a lot of scams that pray upon people who are searching for ... - Continue -

70 Ways to Make Money in College in 2025!

There aren’t many students who will say they have enough money. In fact, most students are broke most of the time. Thankfully, there are many ... - Continue -

26 Free Redbox Codes That Work (& 10 Ways to Get More)

How much do you pay every time you rent a movie (online, on demand, Netflix...)? We already shared a few ways you can get discounted and cheap ... - Continue -

Get Amazon Freebies with These 13 Tricks (Useful Stuff, Not Junk Samples!)

You already know that Amazon is a great place to find most anything you want to buy, and they even try and anticipate your needs with their clever ... - Continue -

How to Get Half Price Movie Tickets Near You (Everyday, Not Just Tuesdays!)

Even though digital distribution is at an all-time high, movie tickets are as expensive as ever. When you consider all of the 3D films that are ... - Continue -

25 Fun Ways for Seniors and Retirees to Make Extra Money

Just because you’re retired doesn’t mean that you have no value. Increasingly, retired people are finding that they appreciate getting a little ... - Continue -

20 Best Money Saving Apps for Shopping & Groceries (Reach Your Goals!)

Tablets and smartphones are no longer just for connecting to the internet and making calls. With the help of apps, you can now do lots of different ... - Continue -