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Author: Saeed Darabi

Saeed Darabi, founder of MoneyPantry

Saeed Darabi

Founder, MoneyPantry • Personal Finance Writer • Florissant, Missouri

 

I came to the U.S. in 2002 as a refugee from Iran at 20 years old, with no money and no English. I didn't learn about personal finance from a textbook. I learned it because I had no choice.

 

For years before I launched MoneyPantry in 2013, I personally tested survey sites, gig apps, and side hustles to make ends meet. I still do. Everything I publish is based on that hands-on experience, not theory.
 

MoneyPantry has been cited by Business Insider, the TODAY Show, Good Housekeeping, Lifehacker, and others. It's rated "Great" on Trustpilot.
 

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Trash Can Cleaning Business: The $80K Truth Nobody Tells You!

How to start a trash can cleaning business: You pressure-wash residential bins and charge $30–$40 per home per month on a recurring route. But many ... - Continue -

Sell LEGOs: 10 Platforms Sorted by What Actually Pays (2026)

Where to sell Legos: Bulk loose bricks sell fastest on Facebook Marketplace or at a local Bricks & Minifigs store. Complete sets with the box get the ... - Continue -

7 Places to Sell Vinyl Records for the Most Money (+ Spot $100 Gems)

Where to Sell Vinyl Records: The best places depend on your goals: use Discogs for most records, eBay for rare pressings, Facebook Marketplace for ... - Continue -

How to Become a Medical Courier: Make $20–$45/hr as a Side Hustle in 2026

Can you really make money as a medical courier: Yes, W-2 drivers (at companies like MedSpeed & Labcorp) average $16–$21/hr; Independent Contractors ... - Continue -

Earn Up to $700 a Day as a Mock Juror (8 Sites That Pay in 2026)

Can you get paid to be a mock juror? Yes, and some cases pay as much as $700 for a single day. But before you get excited, most online mock jurors ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Post on Forums: The Only Sites Still Paying in 2026 (Up to $150 Per Session)

Can You Get Paid to Post on Forums?: Yes, but most of the sites people recommend are dead. A few platforms are still paying in 2026, and one of them ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Test Drive Cars: 4 Real Ways [$28/hr]

Can you get paid to test drive cars?: Yes! There are four legit ways, from $25 gift cards at local dealerships to $28/hour as a paid vehicle evaluator ... - Continue -

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How to Make Money Selling Candles from Home: Honest Income Breakdown [2026]

Can you make money selling candles? Yes, even part-time sellers earn $200–$2,000 per month depending on where they sell. Read on to learn about the ... - Continue -

How I Made $1,000 in a Weekend (And It’s Even Easier in 2026)

How to make $1,000 in a weekend Do a room-by-room home audit to pull furniture, tools, electronics, and clothes you're not using. Price everything at ... - Continue -

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