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

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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 -

10 Easy Ways to Earn an Extra $323 per Month from Your Couch

Did you think you’d have to leave the comfort of your couch in order to earn a little extra money each month? Provided you have an Internet ... - Continue -

10 Easy Fiverr Gigs Anyone Can Do to Make Money

If you are looking to make a little extra cash on the side, then Fiverr could be the platform for you. Fiverr is an incredibly popular website that ... - Continue -

Where to Sell Used Books: The Best-Kept Secret Site for Getting the Most Money

Some books are so well produced or interesting that you want to keep them and read them again and again. But many books, once you have read them, ... - Continue -

Fiverr Alternatives: 41 Sites Like Fiverr for Freelancers and Clients

There were not many sites like Fiverr when it founded by Micha Kaufman and Shai Wininger in 2010. Today, Fiverr is one of the biggest names in ... - Continue -