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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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 -

5 Ways to Get Paid to Test Drive New Cars

It's hard to believe, but it's true, you can actually get paid to test drive new cars. You probably can't count on it as a way to make a living ... - Continue -

2 Ways to Make Money Playing Computer Games

Any of us can use a bit of time off from our daily life and work. Personally, I find playing computer games presents a welcome distraction even ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Selling Crafts Online (& Crafts that Make the Most Money!)

You don’t need to be a pro at crafts like Martha Stewart or Rosie O’Donnell to make money by selling crafts online. Gone are the days when the only ... - Continue -

How to Sell Your Music Online for Extra Cash

Thanks to the Internet, you can now make money with your music without having to have a record deal. With the arrival of iTunes and many other ... - Continue -

10 Ways to Make Money with Your Camera

In the age of Instagram and Pinterest, pictures are big business! And literally anyone can make money selling pictures! You don't have to be a ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Selling Ringtones: A Step-by-Step Guide

A great way to make some extra cash is selling ringtones. What's that? You think ringtones are outdated? Well I may be able to change your ... - Continue -

Recycling Cardboard Boxes for Money: 9 Sites That Pay Cash!

Who would have thought that you could profit from recycling used cardboard boxes? You don’t even have to invest any money, just your time. All ... - Continue -