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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7 Best Places to Dig for Diamonds in the U.S.

We have, in the past, shown you places where you can still pan for gold. But if you know where to look, you’ll be surprised by what other valuable ... - Continue -

9 Sites to Find Pet Sitting Jobs Near You!

If you love animals, you’ve probably thought about making some extra cash from pet sitting. The good news is that with the convenience of the ... - Continue -

Shell Fuel Rewards: How to Save 20¢ Per Gallon and More on Gas!

Gas prices seem to be going up all the time! Cheap gas apps like GasBuddy have been useful in helping you find the lowest gas prices around ... - Continue -

A 10-second Hack That Can Earn You an Extra $200 a Year

Most people think of Google as the gateway to the internet, so they automatically think Google is the only way to search online. It just becomes a ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Selling Sound Effects: Top 5 Sites for Audio Artists

We have talked about making money by selling your music and even selling beats here on MoneyPantry. We even had a post about getting paid to listen ... - Continue -

Small Ways to Save Money: How I Saved $637.80 Using Soda, Clothes & Coupons!

Okay, so you want to figure out how to save money, but you think you don't have enough money, or that you have exhausted all your options and there is ... - Continue -

How to Become an Election Poll Worker and Earn Up to $300!

Remember the last time you voted at your neighborhood polling place? Remember the older folks who checked you in? Well, they know something you ... - Continue -

Make Money Selling Postcards: a Guide to Buying Collectible Vintage Cards

You can still find postcards today. Usually they are on a rack at a tourist shop in any resort, and they depict the local attractions. But some ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Go to Church: Earn $45 per Visit as a Mystery Worshipper!

You’ve no doubt seen the Mystery Shopper offers where these companies pay you to pose as shoppers and report back your findings, and perhaps even ... - Continue -