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Melanie Allen

Melanie Allen is an American journalist and happiness expert. She has bylines on MSN, the AP News Wire, Wealth of Geeks, Media Decision, and numerous media outlets across the nation. She covers a wide range of topics centered around self-actualization and the quest for a fulfilling life. 

In 2017, Melanie founded Partners in Fire, a media company dedicated to helping people find fulfillment by igniting their passions, promoting their welfare, and guiding them toward financial security. 
Melanie’s Experience
Melanie learns by doing and dabbles in all the unique activities and experiences that give life pleasure to bring you the most up-to-date and comprehensive resources for discovering your own passions. 

Here’s a snippet of Melanie’s vast wealth of experience from the top categories she covers. 
Travel
Melanie has traveled to 19 countries spanning four continents. She also regularly travels throughout the US, both via weekend trips from the many hubs she’s called home (California, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas) and on longer trips to more distant parts of the country. She’s visited 24 states and counting. 

She prioritizes ancient ruins, notable artworks, and cultural experiences but is always open to embarking on a new adventure and trying something different. 
Finance
Melanie is a self-taught money expert. Through years of research, trial, and error, she’s developed a unique method of financial planning called the Triangle Approach, which helps users individualize their financial plans to meet their unique goals. 

She’s well past the Coast Fire benchmark on her personal journey to financial independence and is currently pursuing Passion Fire - a unique spin on financial freedom focusing on happiness. 

Melanie is not a financial advisor but has extensive experience in stock investing, index funds, real estate, side hustles, navigating complex financial topics in relationships, personal budgeting, and finding innovative ways to make and save more money. 
Gaming
Melanie grew up during the golden age of gaming. She had every Nintendo console from the original NES through the Switch and loves the “old school” franchises like Super Mario Bros and Legend of Zelda. 

She’s experimented with numerous streaming platforms and became a Twitch Affiliate in less than 30 days while managing a robust Discord community dedicated to helping small streamers. 

Though she no longer streams, she still enjoys game nights and checking out the latest releases. 
The Arts/Hobbies
Melanie is passionate about the arts. She’s dabbled in a wide range of creative endeavors, such as painting, acting, crochet, scrapbooking, indoor gardening, creative writing, and video editing, but typically prefers experimenting with new things over sticking with just one. 

She fell in love with fine art in 7th grade after a transformative lesson on the Impressionist Movement. While still in high school, she regularly visited the Art Institute of Chicago to view some of these magnificent works in person, a passion she’s carried with her into adulthood and in all her journeys. 
Happiness
Melanie believes in an individual and holistic approach to happiness. She covers all aspects of happiness, from cultivating a healthy body and mind and developing positive social relationships to exploring spirituality and seeking a deeper understanding of the world we live in through studies of history, anthropology, sociology, and psychology. 

To help others find and pursue their passions, Melanie developed an extensive printable guidebook with prompts and action plans available on the Partners in Fire Etsy shop. 

As an avid supporter of human rights, Melanie is also aware that numerous societal, cultural, and political systems prevent people from pursuing their version of happiness, and she doesn’t shy away from covering difficult topics to spread awareness about how society must change to allow everyone to live the life their dream life. 
Education
Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. 

She’s taken numerous leadership and self-development courses on topics such as mentorship, coaching, emotional intelligence, and collaborative team building. 

 
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Deciding to Have a Baby: Crucial Conversations You Need Before Having Kids

 When deciding to have a baby, discussing all aspects of parenthood with your partner is vital.  Far too many parents think everything will be perfect … Read more

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Your Dream Life is Within Reach. Here’s How To Achieve It

Are you living your dream life? If not, it’s time to start. Here’s how to build the life of your dreams. How To Create Your … Read more

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How Much Does it Cost To Raise a Child? Parenthood’s Shocking Pricetag

Many would-be-parents put their plans on hold, worried they can’t afford to raise a child.  Naysayers scream that no one is ever ready to parent, … Read more

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Journal Ideas: 101 Writing Topics To Revitalize Your Journaling Habit

Journaling has well-established benefits for mental health, wellness, happiness, and productivity. It proudly stands as one of the easiest methods for improving one’s life. So … Read more

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Cutting Cable: It’s Time To Rethink How You Watch Television

As average monthly cable costs soar over $200 a month, it might be time to rethink your relationship with cable television.  Cutting cable seems scary. … Read more

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Unrealized Gains: Why You Don’t Always Make Money When Investments Rise

The economic outlook is fantastic, so your portfolio soared in value. You’ve made so much money! But did you? Unrealized gains make it look like … Read more

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101 Simple Pleasures To Make the Most of Life

Though we often only remember our most significant milestones, simple pleasures make life worthwhile. It’s the little things that make up the majority of your … Read more

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Why Cosigning a Loan is *Almost* Always a Bad Idea

Cosigning a loan is almost always a bad idea.  Imagine these scenarios:  Your sister has three kids and needs a bigger place to accommodate her … Read more

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Realized Gains and Losses Simplified: Know the Terms to Make Great Investment Decisions

The investing world abounds with jargon about investment gains and losses. Realized gains and losses (as opposed to unrealized gains and losses) may confuse beginner … Read more

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Women Share Their Thoughts on Walkaway Wife Syndrome

Women initiate nearly 70% of all divorces.  Often, the divorce papers leave men shocked. He had no idea she was unhappy and couldn’t believe she’d … Read more

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