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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7 Grocery Saving Apps That’ll Cut Your Grocery Bills in Half

One of the biggest expenses for most families is groceries. Food is a consistent expense that obviously can’t be avoided. According to the U.S. ... - Continue -

11 Best Places to Learn for Free Online (& Get a Certificate of Completion)

We love freebies here at Money Pantry. And we try to cover all kinds of freebies even education. A while back I shared a list of 100 places to get ... - Continue -

10 Basic Financial Formulas: Not Knowing ’em Will Cost You

Finance is all about numbers. Luckily, you don't have to be a mathematician to find your way around the figures. Would you like to know what ... - Continue -

7 Ways Facebook Helps Its Users Save Money: Are You One of ’em?

Facebook is an incredibly popular social media site. There are more than 1.65 billion monthly active users on Facebook and 1.09 billion people log ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Buy Beer: Earn $4000 (& Free Beer) as an Alcohol Compliance Auditor

There are plenty of awesome ways to make cash now related to drinking, from getting paid to drink beer to beer money sites and apps. But, arguably, ... - Continue -

Top 22 Sites Like Craigslist to Buy or Sell Stuff (2025 Update)

Oh, the good old Craigslist! A site where you can buy and sell junk, even cars and houses, find hookups, get into anonymous online feuds with your ... - Continue -

4 Best Micro Investment Apps: Trade Stock with Your Spare Change

Thanks to micro-investment, you don't have to be a millionaire to invest your money. Awesome money making apps like Acorns makes it possible for ... - Continue -

7 Best Places to Sell Your 3D Models for Cash

If you know your way around 3D modeling software like Blender, Wings 3D or Sculptris, it could mean cash. There’s an emerging market for buying and ... - Continue -

Work at Home Customer Service Agent: Earn $12/hour Making Calls on Your Smartphone

How does a job where you can work from home and get paid to talk on the phone sounds to you? If you’re used to telephone work, then an at home ... - Continue -