About the Author

Saeed Darabi is a personal finance expert and the founder of MoneyPantry.

With years of self-directed learning and hands-on experience, he shares actionable advice on saving money, making smart financial decisions, and navigating everyday financial challenges.

Saeed’s mission is to help readers make informed decisions and take control of their financial futures. His hands-on experience and passion for personal finance have made him a trusted source for readers who want straightforward, actionable advice without the fluff.

Saeed's work has been featured in Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, Forbes, and more.

On this page, you will find posts written by Saeed that cover a wide range of practical topics to help you manage and grow your money.

An App That Pays You to Review Local Businesses

You're almost definitely familiar with Yelp, the service that allows users to review local businesses. Yelp has risen in prominence a lot over the ... - Continue -

5 Ways to Make Money with Your iPhone or Android Device

Are you someone who likes to spend time on their smartphone? Do you have a good data plan, or spend a lot of time in an area with WiFi? Do you wish ... - Continue -

Here’s How to Start an ATM Business (Earn Passive Income Fast)

The ATM (automated teller machine) is something that a lot of us have interactions with on a daily basis. It might be how you cash your check, ... - Continue -

Earn an Extra $1200 a Month Traveling the World on a Cruise Ship

There are a lot of jobs for those of us that want something other than the 9-5. Those who are really looking to get into something well-traveled, ... - Continue -

25 Best Online Jobs for Teens (Quick & Easy Ways to Get Paid!)

A few years ago, it was easier than ever for teenagers to make money online as there were many well paying teen jobs available. However, the ... - Continue -

How to Make Money on Fiverr: Make $1000’s Selling Crazy Gigs

Thinking about selling on Fiverr but not sure how to start? To make money with Fiverr, you need to sell something—a service such as writing, SEO, ... - Continue -

9 Jobs for 9-Year-Olds to Earn Money

Do you have a young kid who is looking to make money? Giving a kid an allowance is a good way to teach them the value of a dollar, but sometimes ... - Continue -

Want to Make a Few Bucks? Use the Ipoll App to Take Paid Surveys

I've done plenty of talking about taking surveys on this site. After all, I do believe that they are one of the easiest and fastest ways that a person ... - Continue -

How Much Do You Really Get Paid to Donate Plasma?

I have talked about donating blood plasma for money before. I truly think it's a great way to earn some extra cash when you need it. While it is ... - Continue -