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.

Movie Extra Jobs: Get Paid up to $180/Day as a Movie Extra (& Top 5 Casting Firms)

Who doesn't want to be a movie star! Getting paid to be a movie star or even an audience member is a dream for a lot of people. But even the ... - Continue -

9 Best Places to Sell Your Wedding Dress in 2025

"Where can I sell my wedding dress?" "Best places/stores/consignment shops that buy wedding dresses near me." If you've ever wondered about ... - Continue -

21 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Prescription (#21 Will Make You Happy!)

Prescriptions are expensive. A study by Express Scripts has shown that in 2014 the average American spent $1370 on medications alone. And that ... - Continue -

40 Best Sites for Free College Courses Online (Credit & Certificate of Completion)

Getting an education is, unfortunately, very expensive. We all know a person or two who are still paying off student loans even in their 40's and ... - Continue -

Surveys for Money: 49 Legit Online Survey Sites That Actually Pay!

Looking for the best paid survey sites to boost your income? In today’s digital age, getting paid to take surveys is a popular and accessible way ... - Continue -

27 Online Chat Jobs: Work at Home as a Live Chat Agent (Updated for 2020)

Online chat jobs offer a great way for you to work from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re looking for a new job that you can do from ... - Continue -

43 Genius Online Shopping Hacks to Save Money (on Everything You Buy!)

How much do you spend shopping online every year? If you're one of the many millions of Americans who spend an average around $1800 on online ... - Continue -

19 Ways to Get Paid to Travel the World

Imagine, getting paid to travel abroad! Not only you experience new cultures and places while partying and having fun, you also get paid for ... - Continue -

4 Ways to Make Money with Your Computer by Just Turning It On!

Crazy as it may sound, you can actually use your computer or laptop to make money without doing anything! I am not talking about earning money ... - Continue -