Four Reasons Your Business Should Blog on Patch

Run a local business? Wondering how to make a greater online presence for your company? Here are four reasons starting a blog on Melrose Patch can help.

If You Have a Lane Cedar Chest Here's How to Get a Replacement Lock

Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.

10 Jobs Available in the Melrose Area

Check out 10 jobs currently available in the Melrose area.

Buy, Sell, Trade on Melrose Patch

Take advantage of the free classifieds section on Melrose Patch today.

Owner: 'Business Great' at Jitters Café After One Year in Melrose

Tim LaPrade, owner of Melrose-based Jitters Café, 12 Main St., recently discussed how business has been after being open for more than a year in the city.

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.

Should a Suffolk Downs Casino Get a Dedicated Pike Lane?

Casino operator pitched idea but insists it's not yet part of the final proposal.

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.

10 Jobs Available in the Melrose Area

Check out 10 jobs currently available in the Melrose area.

Owner of Millions of Muscles Talks Fitness, Doing Business in Melrose

Jodi Reath, owner of Melrose-based Millions of Muscles, spoke with Melrose Patch recently to discuss running a fitness business in the city.

Melrose Emergency Fund Tops $17K

The 200 Club made a significant donation to the Emergency Fund this week, helping to bring the total for this year’s fund-raising drive to more than $17,500.

Coffee Tea and Me Plans to Expand Takeout Business in Melrose

Emily Tenreiro, who owns Melrose-based Coffee Tea and Me with her husband Lorenzo, recently discussed how business has been doing and some of the new initiatives that are in the works for the coffee shop.

State Unemployment Rate Edges Higher Than Nation's

The Bay State jobless rate was 7.1 percent in November. That's a bit higher than the national average of 7 percent.

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.

10 Jobs Available in the Melrose Area

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Flat-Screen TVs, Wall-Mounted Lamps Among Recently Recalled Products

Products were recently recalled due to strangulation and fire hazards.

Is Fisher-Price Taking it Too Far with Latest in Technology Integration?

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.

10 Jobs Available in the Melrose Area

Check out 10 jobs currently available in the Melrose area.

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.

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.

6 Popular Tax Breaks That Could Disappear in 2014

Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.

4 Important Money Lessons We Learned While Working for Minimum Wage

Sometimes jobs that pay the least teach you the most valuable money lessons.

Restaurateurs Rail Against Waitress Wage Increase

Tipped worker wages would increase from $2.63 per hour to $5.50 per hour. That has some restaurant owners fighting back.

Why December Is Prime Time For Your Job Search

Companies often 'find' money they must spend by year's end.

10 Jobs Available in the Melrose Area

Check out a sampling of 10 jobs available in the Melrose area.

Kia Sedona Minivans Recalled in Massachusetts

4 Out of 5 Workers Say They Need New Skills

A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.

5 Programs Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Find Work

Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.