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8 Green Products That Aren't

Pretty packaging may boast an eco-friendly product, but too often green is only skin deep. Beware of greenwashing!

By age 30, you should know better than to make any of these career mistakes. If not, soon you may be looking for another career.

Rope is so versatile for holding things in place, but you can also use it for great home decor, too. Get your knot on!

The humble safety pin can do more than just conceal clothing tears. Dig a couple out from the bottom of the drawer and put them to work!

Who says you have to be a social butterfly to have fun? These great hobbies are perfect for introverts.

Get up and walk out of a job interview? Sure, that worked and so did these other insane interview tricks. How far will you go for a job?

Stand out from the masses with these clever and creative job-hunting tactics. You're hired!

They took our jerbs! Technology is amazing — and the reason it's hard to be a leech collector or gandy dancer these days.

Does anybody really enjoy cold, day old pizza? Take leftover pizza to the next level with some clever, simple, and delicious recipes.

Shake your head all you want, we know you're guilty of these office faux pas. We all are!

Mark your calendar and hide your wallet. These shopping days of the week, month, and even year come with higher prices and lower quality.

The rich and famous are no strangers to wild money matters. Do any of these crazy investments ring a bell?

Whether it's cutting coupons or buying generic, prescription drug costs can be whittled down with a little insight... and this free advice!

Email is essential. But in the office, these 10 typed-out phrases are major no-nos — your job could be at risk!

Whether it's a dented floor model dishwasher, or you're paying in cash… know that you can — and should — demand a discount.

Crowded places, watchful eyes, chatty strangers — these are the introvert's worst social nightmares. Here's how to soldier through.

A wandering mind is no friend to productivity. If you can't focus, it might be due to these 12 unhealthy habits.

Today's youth will never know the struggles of flirting, parallel parking, or writing in cursive. What skills will you forget soon?

You don't have to go far to find your inner chef. Master these evergreen cooking hacks from one of the culinary world's most inspiring women.

We all know the plight of Detroit, but the Motor City isn't the only American city to go BK. You might be surprised by these other bankrupt 'burgs.