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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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 -

7 Ways to Make Money with Amazon

Amazon is well known as the world's biggest online store. Started in a garage back in 1994 by Jeff Bezos Amazon makes millions of dollars each ... - Continue -

10 Easy Ways to Make Money While You’re on Vacation

Summer is almost here and that means vacation time for tens of thousands of people. Although, according to CNN, the number of Americans taking ... - Continue -

How to Save Money on Gas: 30 Simple Ways to Save BIG!

At the rate we're using fuel, it's no wonder that there is serious concern about current oil prices. One good thing that's been happening in the ... - Continue -