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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Free Pallets Near You: How I Got 13 Free Pallets in One Day

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How to Make Money Recycling Wood Pallets in 2026 (I Made $80 in 5 Hours)

Every article about making money recycling wood pallets makes the same promise. "Make $1000 a week just by picking up pallets!" Then you read ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Online in 2026 Without Skills (I Tested These 5 Easy Methods)

If you're searching for ways to make money online without skills, you're usually not looking for a long-term business idea. You just want something ... - Continue -

How I Cut My Car Insurance $235/Year in 15 Minutes Without Switching Companies

If your car insurance keeps going up and you don’t want to switch companies, this is the exact process I used to cut my premium by 28% in under 15 ... - Continue -

Where to Sell Used Board Games in 2026 (How to Avoid the “Shipping Tax”)

If you try to sell a standard copy of Ticket to Ride or Monopoly on eBay in 2025, you will probably lose money. Between the 15% platform fees and ... - Continue -

Where to Buy Ulta Gift Cards: 10+ Stores (& #1 Place to Avoid!)

If you’re trying to figure out where to buy Ulta gift cards, I assume there is no Ulta Beauty store near you. That’s fine, a lot of other stores ... - Continue -

100+ Gift Cards at Walmart (2026 Complete List + Fees & Tips)

Gift cards at Walmart include hundreds of options, from Walmart's own gift cards to third-party brands like Starbucks, Apple, and Amazon, plus ... - Continue -

Gift Cards at CVS (2026): The Complete List of Brands, Fees & FAQs

Searching for a specific gift card at CVS? Whether you need a last-minute present or want to use your ExtraBucks Rewards, knowing which gift cards ... - Continue -

How to Save Money on Low Income: 11 Strategies That Work in 2026

Trying to save money when you are already on a low income is hard. And honestly, when you're living paycheck to paycheck, most money-saving advice ... - Continue -

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