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.

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 -

25 BBB Accredited Work from Home Jobs with A+ Rating

When it comes to companies that offer work at home jobs, a lot of us rely on their BBB ratings to determine their trustworthiness. Sure, the ... - Continue -

How to Donate Blood Plasma for Money (Earn $260 at BioLife Center)

When you need money desperately, one of the first things a lot of people think about doing is donating blood plasma for money. It is a legitimate ... - Continue -

30 Surprising Things You Can Get for Free That You’re Still Paying For

We all want to save money, whether we do it or not is a different matter. Of course, saving money comes down to how much you make and how much you ... - Continue -

Beta Testing Jobs: 4 Companies Hiring Beta Testers in 2025

Imagine a job where you get paid to test websites, beta test apps, software, video games, and other products that most people don't even have access ... - Continue -

21 Class Action Lawsuit Rebates You May be Entitled To

Every year, companies give out millions of dollars in rebates and settlement awards to their customers because of class action lawsuits. When ... - Continue -

21 Easy to Miss Ways the Internet Can Save You Money (Are You Using ’em?)

Are you using the internet to save money? You should! You pay for your internet every month. You may as well use it to save some money. Don't ... - Continue -