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.

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 -

How to Make Money on Instagram in 2025 (8 Effective Ways)

Instagram boasts an impressive 2.11 billion monthly active users. And many of those users are making money from the site. Some even earn far more ... - Continue -

11 Companies That Let You Teach English Online from Home (Earn $30/hr)

Teaching English online, instead of actually traveling overseas, is a great way for any native (or even non-native) speaker to earn extra money. ... - Continue -

How to Save Money for a Car: 5 Simple Steps You Can Take Today

The impact of automobiles in our lives is undeniable. Cars have changed the way we live. So much so that having a car is a necessity of life these ... - Continue -

Legit Ways to Get Paid to Chat, Text, & Flirt with Men Online

Do you like to talk and/or text? Then “chatting” may be the job for you. Perhaps you already participate in chat rooms and forums online. How ... - Continue -

Want a $100,000 Salary Job? The CIA Wants You!

Update: That specific position has long been filled but if you re still lookin g to work for the CIA, you can browse available CIA jobs here. Want ... - Continue -

Search Engine Evaluator Jobs: Earn $15/Hour Working from Home Helping Google

Becoming a Search Engine Evaluator has to be one of the prize jobs for anyone who is Internet savvy. You can work from home or from anywhere in the ... - Continue -