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.

To discover the full story and the core mission behind MoneyPantry, please check out our main About Page.

How I Used a Cherry Pie to Save $600 (and How You Can Too!)

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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 -

13 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Read Books (Earn $5–$100 Per Review in 2026)

Want to get paid to read books online? You're in the right place. If you’re a bookworm who already has strong opinions on your latest read, you'll ... - 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 -

How to Make Money on Instagram in 2025 (8 Effective Ways)

Instagram boasts an impressive 2.11 billion monthly active users. And many of those users are making money from the site. Some even earn far more ... - Continue -

11 Companies That Let You Teach English Online from Home (Earn $30/hr)

Teaching English online, instead of actually traveling overseas, is a great way for any native (or even non-native) speaker to earn extra money. ... - Continue -