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.

4 Weird (and Fulfilling) Ways to Make Money Recycling

I am a big fan of recycling and even a bigger fan of getting paid for recycling. If you browse MoenyPantry, you'll notice a dozen or so posts on ... - Continue -

25 Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving money whether on a tight budget or otherwise is something a lot of us struggle with. Not surprisingly, the average American was saving just ... - Continue -

Is Selling on eBay Worth it in 2025: The Real Truth!

My now ex didn't think selling on eBay was worth it anymore, which is why she closed down her little eBay business right around 2011. ... - Continue -

7 Ways to Make Money as a Musician in 2025

So you want to be a professional musician? It ain't easy my friend! But if you can succeed, it is a very enjoyable and creative way of earning ... - Continue -

How to Get Rich Quickly: 3 Fastest Ways to Build Wealth ASAP!

If you want to get rich fast, your only options are winning the lottery or inheriting a boat load of money from a prince uncle you never knew existed. ... - Continue -

How I Made $1000 in a Weekend and How You Can Too (Probably!)

This is the story of how we made $1000 in 2 days, although you could even make that $1000 in a day! Around the end of the year 2007, my then ... - Continue -

10 Smart Ways to Make a Lot of Money in a Recession

The recession that recently hit the American economy put many people out of jobs and many of those that did have jobs had to accept sizable salary ... - Continue -

29 Legit Businesses You Can Start for Less Than $100 (Ideas That Actually Work!)

Think you need a ton of money to start a business? Yeah, that's what most people believe. But here’s the truth: you don’t actually need a huge ... - Continue -

21 Creative & Unique Ways to Make Money (You Could Get Paid to Buy Beer!)

To kick things off here at MoneyPantry.com, I wanted to start with a post outlining a few unique ways to earn extra money. ... - Continue -