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.

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 -

How to Sell Coupons on eBay (& Really Make Money!)

Coupons don't just save you money—they can also make you money! Whether it's electronics, clothes, online promo codes, or grocery coupons, we all ... - Continue -

How to Make Money in a Bear Market

A Bear Barket presents a great opportunity for an investor to make money during a recession. According to the definition, a Bear Market emerges ... - Continue -

14 Weird Ways to Make Money

There are tons of different and unique ways people make money. But one strange phenomenon I observe is that people seem to be at their creative (by ... - Continue -

How to Make Money With a Video Blog: $1000 a Month Vlogging!

Video blogs (also known popularly as Vlog) are not simply for entertainment purpose; you can make real money as a Vlogger. I'm sure you've heard ... - Continue -

Make Fishing Lures for Money: 5 Steps to Making & Selling Lures

If you love fishing, why not make money from it? Making and selling fishing lures is a surprisingly profitable side hustle. Some anglers even turn ... - Continue -

How to Play Monopoly for Money: Win Real Cash ($20,580!) in Tournaments & More!

Ever wondered if you can actually make money playing Monopoly? Believe it or not, you can actually play Monopoly and win real money! Many of us ... - Continue -