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.

Chat Host Jobs from Home: This Company Will Pay You to Chat Online!

There are a lot of work from home jobs hiring now, but one of the most interesting ones that I have come across recently is chat hosting, particularly ... - Continue -

20 Apps That Give You Gift Cards (Amazon, iTunes, Target…)

Gift cards are a great thing to have around. While they're not quite as useful as cash, there's something extra convenient about having credit you ... - Continue -

9 Low Cost Business Ideas for Teenagers & Kids

I have talked about small business ideas for kids before. With the unemployment rate, especially among teens, being as high as it is now, ... - Continue -

How Creating a Budget Helped Me Save $15,000 in 18 Months

Early on in my marriage after my husband and I combined our finances, I had trouble figuring out where all of our money was going. We didn’t have ... - Continue -

9 Scary Money Statistics You Don’t Want to Be a Part of (and What to Do If You Are)

Statistics are useful. They help us to put things in order, step back and look at the bigger picture. Whether we want to be or not, everyone forms ... - Continue -

9 Unlikely Celebs Who Made Smart Investments in Startups

When most people think about celebrities, “smart” and “investment” are rarely words that come to mind. After all, famous people are just rich for ... - Continue -

10 Sites Where You Can Buy Things on Sale Every Day of the Year

It’s on sale! Sales save you a lot of money. The trick is knowing where (and when) to find a good deal. Luckily, that’s why you have the ... - Continue -

11 Simple & Fun Ways to Save Money by Living a Local Lifestyle

Living a local lifestyle is a simple way to involve yourself in your community and live a cost efficient life. Avoid expensive shopping trips and ... - Continue -

6 Ways to Turn Your Guitar into Cash

Do you know your way around four, six, seven or twelve strings? It could be time to grab the guitar by the neck and seize the opportunities out ... - Continue -