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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Are You Getting Paid for Your Junk Mail?

You might be thinking it’s a crazy idea to begin with. How can anyone (for that matter, a company!) want your junk mail? Well, Small Business ... - Continue -

How to Make an Extra $300 a Month in Your Driveway

I have talked about renting your car for cash in the past, but today I am going to introduce you to an opportunity where you can actually make money ... - Continue -

A Realistic Way to Make $500 a Week from Home Fast

Today, I am going to talk about a very easy method that almost anyone can use to earn a few hundred dollars easily. Done right, this method can ... - Continue -

Sell My Books for the Highest Price: Top 4 Sites I Use

Have you ever found yourself with a surplus of books and a need to make some money? If so, you might want to consider selling your books ... - Continue -

30 Ways for Kids & Adults to Make Extra Pocket Money!

Having a bit of extra pocket money to spend can be a great and freeing thing. If you are just looking to earn a few extra fun dollars on the side, ... - Continue -

A New Way to Make Money Buying and Selling Used Cars for Profit

Flipping used cars for a profit is nothing new. A lot of people have been doing it for years, including used car dealerships. The basic concept is ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Beta Test with BetaTesting: $10 per Test

If you're looking to make some extra money in an interesting and productive way, you may want to consider becoming a beta tester for a website called ... - Continue -

37 Weekend Side Hustles to Make Extra Money [2025 Update]

In today's time-strapped world, weekends offer a little free time to enjoy life. But for many of us, they can also be used as a way to get ahead ... - Continue -

How to Become a Pet Sitter (And Make Money Doing It!)

One of the best side hustles for teens has always been pet sitting as well as baby sitting. But you don't have to be a teen to make money doing it. ... - Continue -