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.

To discover the full story and the core mission behind MoneyPantry, please check out our main About Page.

Mystery Shopping Scams: Here Is How to Avoid ’em & Find Real Secret Shopping Jobs

Mystery shopping scams have caused so many heartaches for so many people. Picture this... One day, out of the blue, you get a call. An exciting ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Get Fit: This App Pays You to Run, Walk, Swim, Eat Healthy…

Wanna get paid for for running? Wanna get paid to eat better? Wanna get paid to get fit? There are already a few apps that pay you to ... - Continue -

5 Ways to Recycle Computers for Money

Recycling computers and parts is a great way to make money recycling stuff that would otherwise flood the landfills. In today's world, almost ... - Continue -

14 Best Places to Play Fantasy Football for Money

Love football? Wanna play and make some money at the same time? Fantasy football is your ticket to the league! ... - Continue -

37 Amazingly Simple Ways to Save Money at Walmart

Shopping at Walmart saves you money. There is no doubt about it! But are you catching all the savings and deals that are available to ... - Continue -

5 Legit Sites for Kids under 18 to Make Money Online (Even on Their Phone!)

"How can I make money when I am under 18?" That's a question I get asked a lot. We've already shared many ways for teens to earn money ... - Continue -

This Site Pays You $180 to Install Their Free App: A Savvyconnect Review

I am a big fan of taking surveys for money. And I am even a bigger fan of getting paid for downloading apps. But I love it when these two come ... - Continue -

200 Mystery Shopping Jobs: The Ultimate List of Legit Companies That Pay You to Shop and Dine

Becoming a secret shopper, and mystery shopping jobs as a whole, seem so mysterious and to some extent unbelievable. I mean, why would a company ... - Continue -

MileUp App Review: Earn Free Gift Cards for Driving Your Car

Update: MileUp is no longer available. But there are many other apps that pay you to drive! You can also read my Miles app review to learn how you can ... - Continue -