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.

How I Save Money When Shopping for Clothes with This Loophole

We all like to save money whenever we can. And while there are tons of ways to save money on practically anything, I have one tip that many of you ... - Continue -

10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Income (Mostly from Home)

If there is one thing that everybody has in common, it is probably that we could all use a little more money. We all have our own ways of making it. ... - Continue -

50 Computer Based Home Business Ideas (That You Can Start Without Investment)

It’s very rare to find a person nowadays that doesn’t own a computer, be it a desktop or a laptop, sometimes even both. Computers have become a part ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Recycling Paper (Shredded Paper, Magazines, Newspapers, Cardboard…)

According to a report done by the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) in 2010, out of 250 million tons of trash Americans had produced, paper and ... - Continue -

These 4 Companies Will Pay You to Receive Junk Mail in 2025!

Getting paid for receiving mail may sound unbelievable, but it is a real way to earn extra cash! While there are many companies and websites that ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Tell Your Favorite Magazines What You Think of them!

Update 1: It seems they have enough participants for now and are no longer accepting new applicants. Bookmark this page, and I will update it if and ... - Continue -

Is Usell Legit for Selling Used Phones? (An Honest uSell Review)

If you are searching for uSell reviews trying to find out if uSell is legit, you probably are thinking about selling your old phone or ... - Continue -

11 Ways to Get Paid to Test Video Games (up to $100/hr)

How would you like to get paid to test video games? If you like and play a lot of video games, this is right up your alley. According to THEESA ... - Continue -

Driscoll’s Berry Survey Panel Review (Shut Down!)

Update Unfortunately, the company has decided to shut down the panel community. It will be officially closed at the end of 2024. If you are already a ... - Continue -