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.

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 -

41 Sites That Pay You to Refer Friends (Earn up to $13,000!)

Imagine, getting paid every time a friend buys/uses something you recommended on Facebook! It's actually a reality! It's known as Paid ... - Continue -

Microsoft (Bing) Rewards Review: Get Paid to Search & Surf the Web?

Wanna get paid for searching and browsing the web? Use Microsoft! To keep up with Google's ever-growing user base, Microsoft introduced a reward ... - Continue -

19 Ways to Save Money Eating Out at Restaurants (& Earn Up to 15% Cash Back on Every Meal)

How much money do you spend eating out every month? If you are anything like the average American, you probably spend a lot of money at ... - Continue -

10 Legitimate Sites That Pay You to Read Emails

There are a lot of ways to "get paid" on the internet nowadays. Sometimes they seem completely legit, and sometimes they make you cock a suspicious ... - Continue -

30 Best Ways to Make Extra Money at Home

In our current economy, many people are finding that their primary sources of income just aren't enough. But thanks to the internet there are now ... - Continue -