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.

Is PINCHme Legit? Honest Review of Free Samples, How It Works, and More!

Ever wondered if those free samples from PINCHme are the real deal? You're not alone! A company sending totally free stuff by mail ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Be a Test Subject for the NIH Clinical Center (Earn $1000s!)

Do you feel you’d like a role in improving healthcare? There is important work going on at the NIH Clinical Center, administering participation in ... - Continue -

27 Best Selling Apps for Selling Stuff Online in 2025!

Up until just a few years ago, there were no "apps to sell stuff" for selling your used stuff. The best site to sell used stuff was Craigslist and ... - Continue -

12 Apps That Pay You to Exercise

Exercise aids weight loss, lowers your stress levels and increases your lifespan, but many people struggle to find the motivation to do it. Like ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Travel and Take Photos: Netflix Will Pay You $4000

Update: Netflix's Grammasters has been discontinued! Who wouldn't want to be paid for traveling and taking pictures? That would be like the dream ... - Continue -

Sell Items to Amazon for Credit: The Fastest Way to Sell Used Items on Amazon

It's fairly conventional knowledge by now that you can make money by selling your used stuff. "One man's trash is another man's treasure," as they ... - Continue -

20 Ways to Get Paid to Watch Videos: YouTube, Movies, TV, Commercials, Phone Ads…

Up until now, you might have thought that the only way to make money from movies or TV is to have a job in the movie or TV industry. That’s not the ... - Continue -

21 Best Freelance Websites to Find Work in 2025

Freelancing websites were the original side gig platforms. Long before gig apps, people used freelancing websites to find side gigs online (writing, ... - Continue -

Paribus Review: The App That Gets Your Money Back, Automatically

Update: Paribus was acquired by Capital One on Oct. 6, 2016. It is now known as Capital One Shopping. You can read my Capital One Shopping review ... - Continue -