Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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Boss Cuts Pay, Steals Tips in Illegal Effort to Stay Afloat

“No one wants to work anymore,” cries the ruling class while doing everything they can to siphon more and more away from their employees. The … Read more

A man with a suitcase leaves behind a mother and her child, representing the question why do fathers abandon their children.

Why Do So Many Fathers Abandon Their Children?

Dad said he was going to the store. The trip should have taken an hour or two, tops, but he never came back. Nelson Muntz, … Read more

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Extreme Frugality Revealed: 15 Drastic Measures People Take To Save Money

Frugality is an art. Some folks go to great lengths to save pennies, believing it all adds to massive savings over time. Here are the … 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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Critical Skill Deficiency: 15 Vital Life Skills Most People Lack

Life takes skill. From infancy, we’re taught how to navigate the world through schooling and real-life experience. Unfortunately, a lot of people choose to ignore … Read more

A man sits on a swingset alone at sunset. He looks sadly at the empty swing next to him.

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

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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

Four employees wearing birthday hats and smiling too wide at an obviously staged office pizza party.

Office Pizza Party is a Foul Reward for Overworked, Underpaid Workers

Workers love pizza parties! Or do they? One day in the not-so-distant past, they did. Managers used to surprise the team with a tasty pizza … Read more