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.

How to Make Money on eBay Without Selling Anything

Update: Some parts of this post are no longer valid since eBay's affiliate program - now called eBay Partner Network - is now run by eBay and not ... - Continue -

2 Ways to Earn Money Online Without Selling Anything

Read any "online money-making" guide, and the first thing they suggest is selling on eBay. But what if you don't want to sell anything? What if, ... - Continue -

Turn Your Trash into Cash: 9 “Junk” You Can Sell!

Most of us throw away a lot of stuff because we believe they have no value or use. But what if I told you that some of the "garbage" in your trash ... - Continue -

How I Make $1 by Answering 1 Question

Nowadays, with more attention being turned to paid online survey panels, more and more players are coming on board. One of these is PollBuzzer, and ... - Continue -

4 Interesting Ways to Make Money on the Web

You probably use the Internet for so many things, but have you thought of making money from it? Obviously, the thought has crossed your mind--one ... - Continue -

How to Make Money on Zazzle: 7 Steps to Profit!

Like the idea of making money on Zazzle but not sure how to start? I got you! In this post, I'll show you how to turn your creativity into cash ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Be a Friend (Earn $50+/hr)

You may be surprised to read this, but you can actually get paid to be someone's friend. And no, I am not talking about escort services or anything ... - Continue -

10 Smart Ways to Save Money on Amazon

I personally love Amazon! Th first place I look when I need to buy something is Amazon. And almost always, I can almost save on anything I buy ... - Continue -

How to Start a Blog Free and Make Money Online: The Ultimate Guide

The other day I got an email from Meg, a reader of MoneyPantry, wanting to know how she could start a free blog to make money with. As many of you ... - Continue -