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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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 -

51 Best Ways to Get a Free Laptop (Even from Apple, Amazon & Dell!)

Are you looking for ways to get a free laptop or computer? Laptops, computers, and tablets certainly don’t come cheap. A quality model from a ... - Continue -

9 Best Ways to Get Paid to Review Movies in 2025

Writing movie reviews can be a fun (though you have to be good at it) way to make some extra money on the side for movie fanatics. And no, you ... - Continue -