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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Get Paid up to $1500 to Submit Photos & Tips to Magazines

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How to Really Make Money Driving for Uber (and Get $100 Bonus)

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21 Legit Ways to Get Free Shoes in 2025 (Product Testing for Nike, Adidas…)

Who knew you could now get free shoes from your favorite brands! As it turns out, shoe companies are willing to give you free shoes in exchange for ... - Continue -

5 Ways to Get the iPhone 6 (Almost) Free

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This App Pays You up to $260 for Watching Your Favorite TV Shows

Just as it says in the title, today we'll be talking about another way you can earn rewards by watching TV through a service called Viggle. ... - Continue -

25 Easy Ways You Can Earn Extra Money this Year!

Ah, the New Year-- it's a time of new beginnings, coming off of a series of holidays. But all that revelry tends to deal quite the blow to our ... - Continue -

How to Make $300 an Hour Picking up Quarters

We have covered a lot of very practical advice on this website, discussing various jobs, money-making opportunities, and ways to supplement your ... - Continue -

Fronto App Pays You to Use Your Phone!

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15 Easy Ways to Make Money Without Working (Too Hard!)

Extra money is a concept that is timeless-- you'll want some whether you're teenager or an adult. For the lucky ones among us, sometimes we can ... - Continue -