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.

10 Ways to Save Money at Sam’s Club (Are You Using #9?)

We’re always looking for ways to save money, aren’t we? One of the best ways to save is to buy in bulk at a warehouse club like Sam’s Club or ... - Continue -

Invest Your Spare Change with These Awesome Apps

Do you remember when you used to have a change jar by the front door, and when you came home you put your loose change in it? It was a way of ... - Continue -

10 Ways to Shop at Costco without a Membership (Clever Hacks!)

Can you shop Costco without a membership? Yes, you can! And we're going to show you how. Most people know that shopping at Costco is a good ... - Continue -

How to Save Money at Costco: 33 Clever Ways to Pay Less!

Costco is known for big discounts. If you are already a Costco member, you probably know that buying in bulk is what saves you money at Costco and ... - Continue -

30 Insanely Easy Ways to Save Money Around the House

Unless your bank is a bottomless pit, we all can use a bit of saving here and there. When it comes to saving money, there are a lot of little ... - Continue -

Cash for Junk: 18 “Trash” You Don’t Want to Throw Away

As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. And that still rings true today. Nowadays, there are dozens of ways that you can you trade ... - Continue -

9 Easy Ways to Save $1000 in a Month (No Crazy Frugality Hack Required!))

Could you use an extra $1000 a month? Would you be surprised if I told you your smartphone could actually help you do that?.... ... - Continue -

How to Recycle and Sell Scrap Copper (Using Stuff in Your House)

Recycling and selling scrap metal like copper can be a very profitable side business. Copper, that shiny orange-colored metal, is a very worthy ... - Continue -

Make $50 a Day: This Kid Earns It with a Case of Bottled Water

Making 50 dollars a day is possible even if you don't have a job or any special skills. The other day I talked about making a quick 15 bucks ... - Continue -