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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How to Make Money with a Pickup Truck: 28 Savvy Side Hustles

You've probably seen a lot of people driving pickups around with little or no intention of actually using them for heavy-duty work. And it's true, in ... - Continue -

Free Class Action Lawsuit Money: Did You Claim Yours yet?

I have published a few posts and lists before, concerning free money. Free money from the government where I listed 10 real ways to do it, and ... - Continue -

These 20 Banks Are Giving Away $3880 for Opening up an Account with Them!

Who doesn't like free money? We all do, which is why our massive list of 40 companies practically giving away free money ($4,327.25 combined) is ... - Continue -

Want $5000? Get a Temporary Tattoo!

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27 Realistic Ways to Make an Extra $1,000 per Month (Legit Ways that Actually Work!)

If you've ever been in a tight financial situation, you know how the feeling goes. You'd love to have an extra $50, $100, $500. Even small amounts ... - Continue -

How You Can Make Money Buying & Selling Used Books with This App

Are you one of those people who have your old books lying around collecting dust? Would you like to turn these books into cash you can use? If so, ... - Continue -

A Part Time Job to Do from Home Without Any Investment

It may sound too good to be true, but it is absolutely possible to earn a three figure income by working part-time from home without investing a ... - Continue -

How to Make $60 Fast (Right Now!)

Wanna make $60 fast? Online rewards sites are your best bet! I am a big fan of online rewards and survey sites. In fact, this is how I got into ... - Continue -

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 -