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.

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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 -

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 -