Blended-Family Finance: Tips Every Modern 'Brady Bunch' Should Consider

How to overcome the financial challenges of merging two households.

Small Businesses: A Social Media Checklist and Other Tips for you!

Crowds Thin Today In Graton Casino Area

The CHP says yesterday - when the casino opened - some motorists called 911 to report they were trapped inside the parking garage of the casino. Things improved today.

Who's Hiring: Economics Tutor, Wine Buyer, Scrum Master

Looking for a new career? Check out who's accepting applications in Marin County this week.

Over 50 and Behind the Curve for Retirement? It's Catch-Up Time!

Maxing out qualified retirement accounts can allow you to bolster your nest egg for the future.

How to Get Your Side Business Started While Working a Day Job

True job security no longer exists.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several companies are hiring.

Small Business Patch Shares Insights to Help Your Biz Grow and Prosper

Wine Shortage May Leave Sippers Dry, Not High

A slowdown of wines produced in Spain, France and Italy is largely to blame.

Millennials Forced To Move Back Home After Starting Career

Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.

11 Untapped Places To Network

Always talk to people you don't think can help you

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several national companies have thousands of openings.

Who's Hiring: Photo Lab Technician, Real Estate Analyst, Massage Therapist

Looking for a new career? Check out who's accepting applications in Marin County this week.

Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary

When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.

Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

Big Tips for Small Business

Steve Wozniak Tells Patch What He Thinks About new iPad Air

Famous Bay Area resident says he wishes new iPad Air had more storage capacity, says tablets have enhanced lives.

No Alcohol Sales Allowed in Self-Checkout Lines

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs, Tips from a Powerhouse CEO (and more!) from Small Business Patch

Small business has been a focus at Patch since we first started.

Tax Foundation: California Has One of Worst Business Tax Climates in Nation

Who has the best? Wyoming, South Dakota and Nevada.

Marin County Reportedly One of the Nation's Best Counties to Work In

After analyzing U.S. Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer finance website, NerdWallet, has dubbed Marin County the Nation's 7th best county to be employed in. Here's why they say Marin tops 1800-other counties.

Target Opening Ceremony Wows Crowd with Acrobats, Aerialists

Marin’s second Target store, which was years in the making and faced staunch opposition by some community members, will officially be open to the public on Wednesday.

Best Lil' Porkhouse to Open in Former Max's Space in Corte Madera

Former tennis pro Ken Flach is opening his second location, this one in the space occupied by Jewish deli Max's Cafe for 16 years – and briefly by the short-lived La Plancha Bar & Grill.

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Town?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Pig in a Pickle BBQ Restaurant to Open at Town Center in Spring 2014

Corte Madera native plans to open in half of the space formerly occupied by Bryan's Fine Foods, which moved exclusively online in January 2012.

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Popular Ready to Eat Poultry Products

Market Pantry, Archer Farms, D'Amico and Sons, Finest Traditions, Garden Fresh and Weis brands of ready-to-eat chicken and ham products recalled.

Marin Woman Creates New iPad App

Ustyme app allows users to play games such as checkers, "Paper, Rock, Scissors" and Go Fish or read books to recipients on the other end of the line.

Why Everyone Should Freelance

6 good reasons to start freelancing.

Picco Owner Bruce Hill Backs Petition Calling for Fracking Ban in California

Renowned chef joins Alice Waters and many more in alleging that hydraulic fracturing" is putting California's scarce and precious water resources and most prized farmland at serious risk."

Top 4 Reasons Your Business Should Blog on Patch

Writing a blog on Patch can do a world of good for your small businesses.

Corte Madera's Harlock, Larkspur's Broadway Among 2013 Spirit of Marin Winners

Bank of Marin hosts event on Sept. 27 to "recognize business leaders for their commitment to local communities and their success in business."

Marin Law Firm Files Lawsuit Accusing Home Depot of Shoplifter Shakedown

Class-action suit filed Sept. 5 claims that hardware store’s attorneys use California’s shoplifting law to generate profit by demanding that accused customers pay “damages” or risk being sued.

Who Earns Minimum Wage in Larkspur and Corte Madera?

Proposals in Sacramento and Washington to increase the minimum have sparked debate over whether such a hike would boost the economy.

Top 3 Reasons Your Small Business Should Blog

Writing a blog can do a world of good for many businesses.

Businesses, Post Your Job Openings on Patch. It's Free

Your announcement goes automatically on the front page and into our daily newsletter.

Why Are There So Many Starbucks in Larkspur and Corte Madera?

Marin's proximity to the city and college campuses makes it a hot spot for the coffee houses.

Local Businessman Launches Luxury Trekking Tours in Marin

TrekInnMarin, founded by Cary Rosen, combines scenic Marin hikes with great food, fine wine and premium lodging for a 'best of both worlds' excursion.

How to Review Larkspur and Corte Madera Businesses on Patch

Help your neighbors know where they should get their hair cut, get their car repaired or go out to lunch locally.

Best Hospitals: UCSF Medical Center Ranked No. 7 in U.S.

Stanford also earned kudos as one of the top hospitals in all of California, but no Marin-area hospitals were ranked.