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.

To discover the full story and the core mission behind MoneyPantry, please check out our main About Page.

I Need Extra Money, What Can I Do? Rent out Your Clothes!

Christmas is almost here, and many of us find ourselves in need of extra money. If you are like most people who have closets full of clothes, most ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Try Apps (iPhone & Android )

How would you like to get paid to test drive new apps without having to work from an office somewhere in Silicon Valley?... ... - Continue -

11 Odd, Weird, And Crazy Ways to Make Money

With the economy recovery being anything but certain, more people seem to resort to truly unique ways to make money. But some of these money making ... - Continue -

How to Save Money on Groceries with Coupons

Coupons can go a long way in helping you save money. Our economy is still not showing promising signs, and with record number out of jobs, more and ... - Continue -

How to Make Money with Your Food Blog: A 5 Ingredient Recipe!

Can you make money with a food blog?... Sure you can! There are tons of food bloggers who are earning a decent income from their food blogs, ... - Continue -

Get Paid to Quit Smoking Cigarettes: $1500 to Give up Nicotine!

Wouldn't it be great if you could kill two birds with one stone - stop smoking cigarettes, and get paid for it? While you may think I am blowing ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Selling Candles from Home (in 2025)

Selling homemade candles for profit is a great business with very low overhead that any Tom, Dick or Harry can do. But not all of them can make enough ... - Continue -

How to Make Money Shoveling Snow Like a Pro (Charge This Much…)

Shoveling snow can make you a little extra pocket money. It's one of those side gigs that you can use during the few months of winter to make $50 ... - Continue -

15 Great Business Ideas for Moms to Work from Home

Stay-at-home moms perform a very important job by taking care of their families. But in this day and age, it can be difficult to manage with just ... - Continue -