About the Author

Saeed Darabi is a personal finance expert and the founder of MoneyPantry.

With years of self-directed learning and hands-on experience, he shares actionable advice on saving money, making smart financial decisions, and navigating everyday financial challenges.

Saeed’s mission is to help readers make informed decisions and take control of their financial futures. His hands-on experience and passion for personal finance have made him a trusted source for readers who want straightforward, actionable advice without the fluff.

Saeed's work has been featured in Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, Forbes, and more.

On this page, you will find posts written by Saeed that cover a wide range of practical topics to help you manage and grow your money.

Become a New Balance Product Tester: Here’s How You Can Get Free NB Shoes to Try

How would you like to get free stuff as a product tester? Would you like to expand your wardrobe and try out some new footwear and apparel for a ... - Continue -

5 Best Ways to Sell Your Junk Car for Cash

How much money is that junk car of yours worth? $300? $500? $1000? $3000? How much is the same junk car making you sitting in your ... - Continue -

How I Used a Cherry Pie to Save $600 (and How You Can Too!)

When I first flew the coop, my father gave me a recipe to follow to determine how I could afford to spend on things. That's when first I assumed ... - Continue -

9 Best Ways to Save Money Without Looking like the High Sparrow

What do you think is the best way to save money? When most people think about saving more money, the first thing they consider is making ... - Continue -

10 Best Job Search Engines to Find Your Dream Career in 2025

Have you ever found a job through a job search engine site? If you've ever been without a job for an extend period of time, you know how ... - Continue -

27 Ways to Save Money at CVS: Practical CVS Money-Saving Hacks!

How would you like to get paid for shopping at CVS? Yes, not only are we going to show you tons of easy ways to save money when shopping at your ... - Continue -

12 Best Sites to Sell Clothes Online for Cash (2025 Update)

Closet getting too crowded? The good news is you can turn your unused clothes into cold hard cash. There are so many great apps to sell clothes ... - Continue -

27 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Read Books (2025 Update!)

If you've ever thought, "Can I earn money by reading books?", you are in the right place! And if you love reading and are the type of person who ... - Continue -

How to Save for a Vacation: 17 Ways to Fill Your Travel Fund Fast

Going on vacation is awesome. You can get away from your day to day routine and obligations – and experience new sights, sounds, and, often, better ... - Continue -