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 I Paid off My Mortgage 15 Years Early (and 5 Easy Ways for You to Do the Same)

Most people close to their retirement (or even otherwise) tend to have their sights set on two of the most important financial goals for any ... - Continue -

6 Ways to Make Money Playing Games Even If You’re Not an Avid Gamer

Do you want to earn big bucks playing games? Sounds like a dream, right? But it isn’t - nowadays, there are even sites that pay you to play ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Growing Plants, Trees & Vegetables

Most of us don't think of growing plants and vegetables as a way to make money. We traditionally think the veggies that we grow in our gardens ... - Continue -

How to Make 400 Dollars a Week (Outside of the Box Way!)

I need $400 fast! I have heard that phrase so many times that I have started to think about unconventional ways you can earn an extra 400 dollars a ... - Continue -

How to Make 300 Dollars in a Week (or Day) with Balloons!

There are lots of ways to make money online and offline. The trick is to be creative. Here is a simple method this guy I know is using to pull ... - Continue -

How to Make Money with Hubpages Fast

When it comes to online publishing websites, not many players get as big as HubPages and Squidoo. I am going to talk about my experience in making ... - Continue -

Want to Earn $45,000 as a Dog Food Tester?

Looking for things to do to earn some extra money? How about getting paid to eat dog food? ... - Continue -

20 Sites That Pay You to Write Articles Online: Get Paid to Blog About Anything

Yes, you can make money writing even if you're not a professional writer. Whether you have just dropped out from the workforce, are a full-time ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Text: OMG, I Make Money Answering Text Messages!

*Update: ChaCha is no longer available. Wouldn't it be awesome if you could get paid for texting? Well, you can! With the proliferation of ... - Continue -