Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

A happy man leaves work with a box of his things while three figures sit in the background. He quit and he's happy about it because there's no point in working hard.

17 Satisfying Quitting Stories Reminding Us We Don’t Have to Take It

They say workers don’t leave their jobs; they leave managers. A horrible boss can make or break a workplace, and some so-called leaders are so … Read more

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Americans Hate Paying Taxes Because the Money Doesn’t Benefit We the People

Everyone hates taxes. Watching a quarter of your earnings fly out the window before it even hits your bank account hurts, especially for those barely … Read more

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Is Tipping Culture Out of Control? Join the Debate!

Tipping culture has gone mad. You’re expected to tip every time you order something, whether it be a premade muffin at the deli, delivery, or … Read more

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How I Found Success Despite My Lower Middle Class Upbringing

Sometimes people see a personal finance blogger striving for financial independence and think they must have grown up with well-off or financially savvy parents. The … Read more

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Guys, Please Stop Doing these 17 Male Behaviors Women Hate

Women aren’t shy about telling men what they want and don’t want. Unfortunately, men choose not to listen and continue thinking women are some mysterious, … Read more

An older man sadly looks out the window as if he's reflecting on his biggest regrets in life.

12 Essential Pieces of Life Advice We Wish We Had Followed

People offer sage advice throughout our lives. In the folly of youth, we ignore the best advice and only later discover that it was on … Read more

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9 Laws & Rulings Contributing To America’s Steady Decline

At one point, America was the greatest country in the world. Many of us ask ourselves where this once great nation went wrong. At least … Read more

Ladies Beware! 14 Warning Signs of a Misogynist You Need to Recognize

Bad actors have a way of hiding their true selves until they get their hooks in, leaving women perplexed at the sudden behavior change. But … Read more

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12 Reasons Millennials Aren’t Getting More Conservative Like Their Boomer Parents Did

Millennials heard it all their lives from their Boomer parents. “You may think that now, but you’ll get more conservative as you get older.” Is … Read more

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15 Warning Signs a Man Will Stay Single Forever

Men of the internet banded together to help their brothers identify the things keeping them single. Prepare for eternal loneliness if you behave this way. … Read more