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.

Get Paid $5 for Every Phone Call You Make: A Great Part-time at Home Job

In today's world, almost everybody is carrying around a cell phone. Phones are involved in everything, from making money and work to banking, ... - Continue -

67 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free Tonight (2025 Update)

Imagine, your kids getting free meals every time you dine in at a restaurant! How much money could you save by not having to pay for your kids' ... - Continue -

11 Sites That Pay You for Your Photos (Up to $100 per Picture)

Are you a bit of a shutterbug? If so, you can actually make money selling your photos to stock image sites even as an amateur photographer. And ... - Continue -

40 Wonderful Ways to Save Money on Your Disney World Vacation Trip

Kids love Disney (as do many adults!), which is why a trip to Disney World (a dream vacation for a lot of us) can be a wonderful family ... - Continue -

21 Ways to Save Money at Walgreens (Everyone Needs to Know #7)

When was the last time you shopped at your local Walgreens? If you are one of the 10 million people who interacts who shop in stores or online each ... - Continue -

200+ DIY Beauty Recipes: Natural Personal Care Products You Can Make at Home

Here at MoneyPantry we are all about saving money. And since we have a "Health & Beauty Closet" (yes, that's how our hallway closet is referred ... - Continue -

22 Ways to Save Money at The Home Depot (2025 Update)

I love The Home Depot! Walking through the HD aisles, I'm like a kid in a candy store. And that leads to spending a lot of money, which is fine ... - Continue -

100 Best Places to Find Free Books Online for Thrifty Bookworms (2025)

How much did you pay last time you bought a book? Books are expensive! And doesn't it seem like every time you go to buy a new book, the prices ... - Continue -

21 Ways to Get Cheap Movie Tickets (2 Gets You Free Tickets in Theaters Near You)

How much did you pay for your movie ticket the last time you went to the theater? Doesn't it seem like movie ticket prices keep going up every few ... - Continue -