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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Become a New Balance Tester: My Guide to Free Shoes (2025)

Becoming a part of the official New Balance product testing program is a fantastic opportunity for fans of the brand to get their hands on free shoes ... - Continue -

5 Best Ways to Sell Your Junk Car for Cash

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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

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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 -