Last updated: February 2026
MoneyPantry in the Press
Since 2013, MoneyPantry has been cited, quoted, and featured by some of the most recognized names in media and personal finance. This page is where I keep a record of those features.
I’m proud of this coverage. Not because it makes me look good, but because it tells you something important: the advice on this site has been evaluated by real journalists and real editors at serious publications, and they found it worth sharing with their readers.
Topics Journalists Come to Us For
Most of our press coverage has focused on a few specific areas where we have deep, real-world experience. That’s not a coincidence. Journalists cite sources they trust, and they trust us most on the topics we’ve lived.
- Side hustles and gig economy income for everyday people
- Practical money-saving strategies and shopping hacks
- Thrift store flipping and resale opportunities
- Frugal living and resourcefulness when money is tight
- Building online income without a technical background
- Legitimate apps and platforms that actually pay
Featured Press Highlights
Business Insider
Business Insider featured MoneyPantry as an expert resource on saving money while shopping online, quoting our practical tips directly for their readers.
- Featured In: 5 Easy Ways You Can Save Money Shopping Online, According to an Expert (September 2019)
- Read the full feature on BusinessInsider.com
TODAY Show & Good Housekeeping
Both the TODAY Show and Good Housekeeping cited MoneyPantry as an authority on finding valuable items at thrift stores, referencing our popular Goodwill guide.
- Featured In: 10 Things You Should Never Pass Up at Goodwill
- Read the full feature on Today.com
- Read the full feature on GoodHousekeeping.com
Lifehacker
Lifehacker quoted me directly for my expert advice on garage sale pricing strategy.
- Featured In: Follow These Simple Guidelines When Pricing Items for a Garage Sale
- Read the full feature on Lifehacker.com
Capital One
Capital One cited MoneyPantry’s guide on gas-saving apps as a trusted resource in their article on everyday savings tips. Being cited by a major financial institution carries different weight than most press features, and I’m proud of this one.
HuffPost
HuffPost highlighted MoneyPantry’s advice on working from home and finding your path as an online entrepreneur.
- Featured In: Dare to Get Your Life Back, Momma!
- Read the full feature on HuffPost.com
TheStreet
TheStreet, a financial news site with a long track record, included MoneyPantry in their roundup of legitimate income strategies for college students.
- Featured In: 30 Ways to Make Money in College
- Read the full feature on TheStreet.com
Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha, a well-known investment research platform, referenced MoneyPantry as an example of a real, working online business model.
AOL & GOBankingRates
Both AOL and GOBankingRates featured me for my expert perspective on the best and worst side jobs for stay-at-home parents.
- Featured In: 10 Best and Worst Side Jobs for Stay-at-Home Parents (March 2016)
- Read the full feature on AOL.com
- Read the syndicated feature on GOBankingRates.com
More Press Features
- Newsweek (2019): Featured in National Cash Back Day 2019: Best Cash Back Deals
- WiseBread: Featured in Best Money Tips: Best Places to Sell Used Stuff
- SFGate & Houston Chronicle: Featured as a key source on Amazon income and side hustle guides
- Recruiter.com: Quoted me directly for expert advice on modern job-seeking strategies
- MoneyTalksNews: Featured in 17 Ways to Have More Fun for Less Money
- LifeHack: Featured in How to Get Money Fast: 20 Safe and Legitimate Ways You Can Try
For Press and Media Inquiries
I’m always happy to talk with journalists, reporters, and podcast hosts. If you’re covering a story and need a real-world source, reach out. I respond to every serious media inquiry, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Here’s what I’m best positioned to speak to:
- Side hustle opportunities and realistic income expectations (not hype, real numbers)
- Frugal living and practical money-saving strategies
- Building an online business from scratch with no technical background
- The gig economy from a worker’s perspective, not a corporate one
- Personal finance for immigrants and people rebuilding financial lives from zero
- Legitimate apps and platforms (and the scammy ones to avoid)
A bit of background: I came to the US as a refugee in 2002 with nothing. No money, no connections, barely any English. Everything I know about personal finance I learned through necessity, not a textbook. That perspective tends to be useful for journalists who want a source that actually understands what it means to be broke.
Past formats I’ve contributed to: Written Q&A, print and digital article sourcing, podcast guest, online expert roundups.
Contact: satrap@moneypantry.com (subject line: “Media Inquiry”)
You can also reach me through the Contact Page if email isn’t convenient.
Want to know more about who runs MoneyPantry and why? Read Saeed’s full story on the About page. Or if you want to see what readers say, check out the MoneyPantry Review page. You can also visit the FAQ page or see exactly how we evaluate what we cover on the Review Process page.
This page was last reviewed and updated: February 2026. MoneyPantry is operated by Money Pantry Media LLC, Florissant, MO.