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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57 Sites for Earning Extra Income on the Side

In times of economic uncertainty, it's hard to keep your chin up, especially when it's almost as if the entire world's going down the toilet. With ... - Continue -

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 -