Decorating a home office? 3 productivity-enhancing principles

(BPT) - It's a common piece of advice from effective home-based workers: start each day as if you were going to work in an office outside your home (translation - take a shower and don't work in your jammies). The philosophy behind this tidbit is easy to understand.

Creative college savings: Unique scholarships to help offset rising costs

(BPT) - Does the cost of higher education scare you? If so, you’re not alone. College tuition prices have skyrocketed.

Continuing education provides competitive edge for job-hunters

(BPT) - More Americans than ever are going back to school, continuing their education to add skills and credentials to their work portfolio. For many, keeping their expertise current with continuing education gives them the edge in a competitive job market.

Busted: The truth about top cellphone myths costing you real money

(BPT) - Most people today have a cellphone that rarely leaves their side. In fact, cellphone usage is at an all-time high, with 91 percent of adults owning one, reports the Pew Research Center. While the technology has drastically improved many aspects of daily life, the cost of devices and service plans – as well as the complex contracts – leaves many people feeling like they’re being hustled.

Artful technology: How televisions have become a staple in modern home design

(BPT) - Not long ago, TVs were big, boxy and unattractive. No wonder they were always relegated to the corner of a room, positioned discreetly or masked within large, wooden, entertainment centers to make them fit in an aesthetically pleasing way.