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Joel Patterson is a senior business and finance analyst for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Patterson covers markets, companies, personal finance and economic policy, along with transportation and its financial and economic impacts. Patterson holds a master's degree in finance and grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Stories by Joel Patterson

27 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

    401(k) RMDs: Avoid Hidden Tax Traps & Maximize Retirement Savings

    Learn how 401(k) Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can increase taxes, impact Social Security, & raise Medicare costs in retirement. Discover strategies to plan ahead.

  3. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Lowers Prices on Popular Kirkland Signature Items

  4. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  5. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Giantex Lounge Chair Recall: Amputation Hazard on Amazon Sales

  6. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Schlitz Beer Production Ends After 177 Years: End of an Era

  7. January 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  8. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

    Apple Q1 2026: iPhone 17 Drives Record $143.8B Revenue

  9. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Visa: 5% Cash Back on Gas at Costco Pumps

  10. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Frigidaire Minifridge Recall Expands: Nearly 1M Units At Risk

    Urgent Frigidaire minifridge recall expands to nearly 1 million units, including model EFMIS121 sold at Target, due to serious fire and burn risks. Learn how to…

  11. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Macy’s Closing 14 Stores in 2026; Maryland’s Marley Station Mall Affected

  12. Thu

    News: Politics · California

    California Billionaire Tax: Page & Ellison React to Proposed Wealth Levy

  13. December 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Economist: Massive 2026 Tax Refunds Expected

  15. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · Burbank, California

    Trump Role Debunked: Netflix-Warner Bros. $72B Deal Faces Regulation

  16. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Sues US Over Trump Tariffs: Millions in Refunds at Stake

  17. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  18. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Cracker Barrel Board: Gilbert Dávila, DEI Consultant, Resigns

    Gilbert Dávila, a DEI consultant, has resigned from the Cracker Barrel board amidst a heated proxy fight. Activist investor Sardar Biglari spearheaded the campaign.

  19. Wed

    News: Real Estate · United States

    Hidden Homeownership Costs in U.S. Soar to $21,400 Annually

  20. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Bill Ackman Proposes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Merger

  21. Tue

    News: Transportation · United States

    FAA Flight Reductions Cause US Airport Delays, Cancellations

  22. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Denny’s Goes Private in $322M Buyout; Pizza Hut May Be Next

  23. October 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  24. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Target Slashes 1,000 Jobs Amid Fiddelke CEO Transition & Restructuring

  25. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    US Auto Loan Delinquencies Hit Decade High Amid High Prices

    US auto loan delinquencies reach a decade-high. Understand the impact of rising car prices, interest rates, and inflation on American households struggling with car payments.

  26. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump: China Soybean Cuts ‘Hostile,’ Threatens Trade War Escalation

  27. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Las Vegas Casinos: Revenue Up Despite Fewer Visitors

  28. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

    Amazon Fresh Store Closures: Insights into Amazon’s Retail Strategy

  29. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · San Francisco, California

    OpenAI Hits $500B Valuation: World’s Most Valuable Private Company

  30. September 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  31. Thu

    News: Energy · California

    California Fast-Tracks Oil Drilling to Stop Industry Exodus

  32. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Suspends CA Cannabis Tax Hike to Aid Industry

    California Gov. Newsom signs AB 564, suspending the marijuana excise tax hike until 2028. This aims to help the struggling legal cannabis market compete with illegal…

  33. Wed

    News: Media · United States

    Jimmy Kimmel Live Preempted by Nexstar, Sinclair ABC Affiliates

  34. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump H-1B Visa Fee Hike: India Raises Concerns for Skilled Workers