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.

Get Paid $70 or More to Pin on Pinterest

If all the other ways of making money with Pinterest are too cumbersome, getting paid to pin may be right up your alley! Pinterest is an amazing ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Review & Rate Pictures for Shutterstock!

If you love photography, are skilled at photo editing, and are familiar with the commercial side of photography—such as the latest trends—you may ... - Continue -

9 Stupidly Easy Ways to Get Free Coke Rewards Points

Update: My Coke Rewards was phased out in 2017. But Coca-Cola has other ways to earn rewards by purchasing coke products. If you drink Coke like you ... - Continue -

6 Ways to Rent Out Your Car & Make Money in 2025

Here is a scenario that plays out for many people. You get to work and park your car until it's time to go home in 8 hours or so. Within that 8 hours ... - Continue -

Free Amazon Gift Card Codes with No Surveys

Amazon gift cards are always on demand. They are like cash, you can buy almost anything with them since you can find almost anything on Amazon. But ... - Continue -

Get Paid for Reporting News & Stories You Come Across

These days you don't have to be a professional journalist to make money from reporting news. Thanks to the explosion of social media usage, Citizen ... - Continue -

Recycle Refrigerator for Cash: Get $50 Cash for Your Old Working/Non-working Fridge

I consider myself "Green" in both ways, environmentally and financially! Which is why I pay close attention when I hear about things that have to do ... - Continue -

19 Best Places to Sell Video Games for Cash in 2025

Whether you want to sell a collection of old video games that you don't play anymore or have just a few lying around that you'd rather get cash for, ... - Continue -

Can You Really Make Money Taking Surveys Online Or is it a Scam?

If you're like me, then you're probably looking for ways to make extra money online, whether it's to pay off your credit card debt, save up for a ... - Continue -