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 Extremely Quick Paid Survey Companies You Need to Join Today!

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Santa Claus Jobs: A Mall Santa’s Guide to Making Money as the White-Bearded Man

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90 Best Stay at Home Jobs for Moms (with No Fees or Experience)

Having a baby and not being able to leave the house for a traditional 9-5 job is a big problem for many stay at home moms (and dads). The lost ... - Continue -

20 Simple Ways to Make Extra Money During the Holidays

Oh, the holidays... The season for stressing out, and spending money! But what if we turn that last part around and make it a season for earning ... - Continue -

11 Best Marketplaces to Sell Handmade Jewelry Goods (Online & Locally)

Creating and selling handmade jewelry is a great way to earn money working from home. ... - Continue -

Penny Auctions Review: The Catch That Works Against You (Every Single Time)

I've received a few questions on our Facebook page from our readers about penny auctions and how they work. So I decide to do a quick review of how ... - Continue -

7 Ways to Get Free Samples Without Surveys

Don't you hate it when you find a so-called "freebie" site that makes you fill out surveys (page after page) in order to ship you a few small (and in ... - Continue -