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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17 Ways to Make Extra Income in Retirement

Retirement is something of a catch-22 in our modern economic climate. On one hand, it's the freedom from the grind that we all dream of during our ... - Continue -

Stool Donation Near Me: Get Paid to Donate Your Poop!

I imagine that the title of this post seems a little crude, or perhaps a little silly. It isn't quite as silly as it sounds, though - we sell our ... - Continue -

The Best Site to Sell Your Used Movies for the Most Cash

As we go forward into a future where digital media is the definitive form for our movies and music, a lot of us are left with a lot of spare DVDs and ... - Continue -

Exchange Your Gift Cards for Cash Instantly

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Is FlexJobs Legit & Worth Using? (Honest 2025 Review!)

FlexJobs is a job search site that has risen to prominence in the last several years, being featured on major news outlets such as NBC and CNN. If ... - Continue -

10 Ways to Sell Your Body for Cash (Legal!)

The world of money is mainly concerned with what you are capable of producing with your body. Whether it's a product or a service, generally there is ... - Continue -

Here’s How to Make Money Cleaning Houses: Earn $1000 per Month

One of the first rules of making money is that it is rarely something that can happen suddenly; even some of the methods discussed on Moneypantry are ... - Continue -

Turn Your Old Media Into Cash: Top Sites to Sell CDs, Books, Games, and More

Unless you're a millennial who has only ever purchased things in a digital format, you probably have some CDs, DVDs, games, or even books sitting ... - Continue -

10 Fun Ways to Make Money at the Beach this Summer

Summer is here and that means thousands of us are going to head to the beach. The beach seems like the least likely place to get work done or make ... - Continue -