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.

6 Ways to Turn Your Guitar into Cash

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19 Best Online Dollar Stores to Shop for Great Deals

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19 Best Places to Sell Used DVDs Online & Near You (2025 Update)

Selling used DVDs and CDs is probably one of the easiest ways to make quick cash while decluttering your home. The best part is that most people ... - Continue -

How I Saved $10,000 in Less than a Year (While Pregnant) Without Becoming a Cheapskate

Saving money tends to be one of the more difficult life skills to master no matter what your income or your age. It takes special dedication and ... - Continue -

40 Best Money Quotes That’ll Change How You See Money & Success

There’s a lot to be learned from those who have made (and lost) their money. Get inspired! Read some of these quotes about investment, money, ... - Continue -

8 Free Restaurant Coupon Apps That’ll Save You $1000s on Eating Out

When it comes to finding ways to cut back on spending and saving a little more, most of us are guilty of overlooking the amount of money we spend on ... - Continue -

10 Ways Any Student Can Save Money on Food in College

As if college tuition and student loans weren’t already expensive enough on their own, you also have to figure out how to feed yourself, without ... - Continue -

8 Best Online Store Builders for You to Set up Shop

If you sell your stuff online, why not set up an e-commerce store to do it? It’s convenient, and you don’t have to be a computer genius to get ... - Continue -

5 Most Profitable Fiverr Gigs You Can Sell to Make Money

If you’ve ever looked into making money online, you’ve probably come across Fiverr. Fiverr is a digital marketplace, launched in 2009, where people ... - Continue -