Author: Saeed Darabi

Saeed Darabi is the founder of MoneyPantry and the author of the articles on this page. He established the site in 2013, not just as a publication, but as a real-time documentation of his own journey: successfully leaving the 9-to-5 world to build an independent and profitable online business.

His expertise isn't theoretical; it's forged from nearly a decade of firsthand experimentation. He specializes in the side hustle economy and online income generation, personally testing and vetting countless strategies to find what truly delivers results. His core skill is translating these ventures into simple, proven, and actionable roadmaps for his readers.

This hands-on, "in the trenches" approach has made MoneyPantry a leading authority in its niche. As a result, Saeed's expertise is recognized by major financial publications, with his work being cited and featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, GoBankingRates and MSN Money.

To discover the full story and the core mission behind MoneyPantry, please check out our main About Page.

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

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

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

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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 -

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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 -