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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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 -

16 Best Places to Sell Used Jeans (And What They’ll Pay You!)

Got a pile of old jeans sitting in your closet? Don't worry, we all do! The good news is you are about to learn how to sell your used jeans for ... - Continue -

Get Paid $18,000 to Sleep for NASA’s Bed Rest Study

Do you think you have the endurance and determination to keep laying in bed for seventy days at a stretch? If the answer is yes, you would get paid ... - Continue -