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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

26 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    401(k) RMDs: How to Avoid Retirement Tax Surprises

    Large 401(k) RMDs can lead to tax surprises, affecting your tax bracket, Social Security, and Medicare. Learn strategies like Roth conversions to optimize your retirement tax planning.

  3. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Cuts Kirkland Prices: More Member Savings Revealed

  4. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  5. Fri

    News: Health · United States

    Giantex Lounge Chair Recall: Amputation Hazard Issued

  6. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Schlitz Beer Ends Production: Last Batch Brewed in Wisconsin

  7. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  8. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Smoothie King Employees Fired Over Trump Hoodie Incident in Ann Arbor

  9. January 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  10. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Apple Q1 2026 Revenue Soars to $143.8B Driven by iPhone 17 Sales

  11. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

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

    Costco Anywhere Visa Card holders now earn an industry-leading 5% cash back on gas purchases at Costco pumps, with a boosted annual cap. Discover the details…

  12. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Frigidaire Mini Fridge Recall Expands: Nearly 1 Million Units

  13. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Macy’s to Close 14 More Stores in 2026: See List & Sale Info

  14. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    California 2026 Billionaire Tax: Billionaires Make Moves Ahead of Vote

  15. December 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  16. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Economist Predicts Massive 2026 Tax Refunds

  17. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Netflix Warner Bros. Acquisition: Trump Admin Skepticism

  18. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Sues Trump Over Tariffs: Seeks Refund & Invalidation

    Costco has filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's emergency tariff orders, seeking to recover duties paid and invalidate the tariffs.

  19. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  20. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Cracker Barrel Board Shakeup: Gilbert Dávila Resigns After Proxy Fight

  21. Wed

    News: Real Estate · United States

    Hidden Homeownership Costs Soar to $21K Annually in US

  22. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Bill Ackman’s Plan for Fannie & Freddie Mac: Merger, IPO

  23. Tue

    News: Transportation · United States

    FAA Flight Reductions & Delays: Government Shutdown Impact on US Air Travel

  24. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Denny’s Sold for $620M; Is Pizza Hut Next? Industry Shake-Up

  25. October 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  26. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Target Cuts 1,000 Jobs; New CEO Michael Fiddelke Takes Helm

    Target slashes 1,000 corporate jobs and 800 open positions in a major restructuring. Michael Fiddelke to take over as CEO amidst efforts to combat weak sales.

  27. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Auto Loan Delinquencies Soar in 2025: What You Need to Know

  28. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Calls China Soybean Cuts ‘Hostile,’ Threatens US Trade

  29. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · Paradise, Nevada

    Las Vegas Casino Revenue Up as Visitor Numbers Drop in 2025

  30. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    OpenAI Valuation Soars to $500B: Most Valuable Private Company

  31. September 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  32. Thu

    News: Energy · United States

    California Reverses Course: New Oil Wells Approved in Kern County

  33. Wed

    News: Media · United States

    Sinclair & Nexstar Preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live on Local ABC

    Sinclair and Nexstar continue to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! on 66 local ABC stations due to Kimmel's controversial comments, despite his return to ABC. Find out…

  34. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump H-1B Visa Fee Jumps to $100K: India Responds