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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19 Ways to Get Paid to Travel the World

Imagine, getting paid to travel abroad! Not only you experience new cultures and places while partying and having fun, you also get paid for ... - Continue -

4 Ways to Make Money with Your Computer by Just Turning It On!

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Get Paid $5 for Every Phone Call You Make: A Great Part-time at Home Job

In today's world, almost everybody is carrying around a cell phone. Phones are involved in everything, from making money and work to banking, ... - Continue -

67 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free Tonight (2025 Update)

Imagine, your kids getting free meals every time you dine in at a restaurant! How much money could you save by not having to pay for your kids' ... - Continue -

11 Sites That Pay You for Your Photos (Up to $100 per Picture)

Are you a bit of a shutterbug? If so, you can actually make money selling your photos to stock image sites even as an amateur photographer. And ... - Continue -

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 -