Target Offers Free Credit Monitoring

The national retailer is offering a one-year service in the wake of a data breach that left millions of people's financial accounts compromised.

2 Workshops Before Feb. 9 'Solarize' Deadline

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

Smoothies Blending into Trumbull's LA Fitness

Positions in Shelton, Trumbull

Shelton Man Wants to Power Trumbull With Solar Energy

Connecticut's Minimum Wage Workers Start 2014 With A Raise

The first of two increases to the state's minimum wage go into effect on January 1, 2014, bringing the minimum wage from $8.25 to $8.70 an hour.

Physical Therapist Assistant Wanted

Business Owners: Post Your Job Openings on Patch

Are you anticipating the need for additional employees in the new year? Post your job openings on Patch.

Test Analyst Needed in Shelton

Marie's Returns to Trumbull

Secret Service Investigating 'Massive Data Breach' at Target

Credit and debit card information of millions of customers could be at risk.

Business Owners: Is Your Biz Listed on Patch?

Use Patch's directory of business listings to its full advantage! Make sure your business is listed and the information is up-to-date.

Patch Is Looking For Health & Fitness Bloggers!

Are you a personal trainer, gym owner, or someone involved in the fitness or nutrition industry? Start a blog on Patch today!

Report: DC 'Shocks' Have Stagnated Job Growth in CT

State has gained about 60,000 jobs shed during the Great Recession, but blunders by the federal government have slowed the recovery.

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

Wanted: IP Tools Support Specialist in Shelton

Trumbull Resident: ObamaCare Hurts Small Businesses

"[The] Affordable Care Act [is] Stunting Growth of Small Businesses."

Water Co: See Photo ID before Letting in Workers

Aquarion, which serves 47 CT towns and cities, says criminals have been posing as water supply company workers to gain access to private homes and businesses.

A Recap of This Week's Product Recalls

Products were recalled this week because of strangulation and fire hazards.

Trumbull's New Road Fitness Closed

The Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide

10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.

Unemployment: What Are the Big Trends?

Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.

The Best Things to Buy in December

Is 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?

Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.

CT Gun Laws Drive Record Sales

Meanwhile, other states continue to court gun manufacturers, and one will be heading south in January.

Store Manager Needed in Stratford

Northeast Utilities CEO Asks Executives to Donate to Malloy Campaign

Nearly $47,000 in donations have been made by top NU employees to the "CT Democratic State Central Committee — Federal" account.

Is Your Job the 1 of 10 That Could Disappear?

These jobs are ripe for downsizing, thanks to technology.

8 Ways to Finish the Year Strong

There's plenty to do this year to get ready for the new year.

State Commissioner Provides 5 Tips to Avoid Online Scammers

Another state commissioner also warns consumers to pay state taxes on online purchases.

Sick and Mired: Are Your Debts Making You Crazy?

What to do if your finances are taking a toll on your health.

5 Podcasts That'll Help You Think Like an Entrepreneur

Listen, learn, and reap the rewards of free advice.