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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

24 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Business

    401(k) RMDs: The Hidden Tax Trap for Retirement Savings

    Discover the often-overlooked risk of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from large 401(k)s and how they can impact your retirement taxes, Social Security, and Medicare. Proactive planning is key.

  3. Mon

    News: Business

    Costco Lowers Prices: Kirkland Signature Items Get Cheaper

  4. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  5. Fri

    News: Business

    Giantex Lounge Chair Recall: Amputation Hazard (Model NP10025NY)

  6. Thu

    News: Business

    Schlitz Beer Retired: Final Batch Brewed in Wisconsin

  7. January 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  8. Thu

    News: Business

    Apple Q1 2026: iPhone 17 Sales Drive Record $143.8B Revenue

  9. Sun

    News: Business

    Costco Gas Rewards Increase to 5% for Visa Cardholders

  10. Fri

    News: Government

    Frigidaire Minifridge Recall Expands: Fire, Burn Hazards Risk

    Curtis International expanded its Frigidaire minifridge recall to nearly 1 million units, primarily from Target, due to fire and burn hazards. Stop using affected models and…

  11. Wed

    News: Business

    Macy’s to Close 14 Stores in 2026, Maryland Location Included

  12. Thu

    News: Business

    California Billionaire Wealth Tax: How it Works & Exodus Concerns

  13. December 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sat

    News: Government

    Trump Tax Plan 2026: Biggest Refunds Ever or $1,000 Average?

  15. Sun

    News: Business

    Trump Admin Skeptical of Netflix-WBD Deal: Antitrust Concerns

  16. Tue

    News: Business

    Costco Challenges Trump Tariffs in Federal Lawsuit

  17. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  18. Sat

    News: Business

    DEI Consultant Resigns Cracker Barrel Board Amid Proxy Fight

    DEI consultant Gilbert Davila has resigned from Cracker Barrel's board following a contentious shareholder vote and proxy fight fueled by activist investor Sardar Biglari.

  19. Wed

    News: Business

    Hidden Costs of US Homeownership Top $21K/Year in 2025

  20. Sun

    News: Business

    Bill Ackman’s Fannie & Freddie Merger Plan: What It Means for Mortgages

  21. Tue

    News: Government

    FAA Flight Reductions Hit US Airports Amid Shutdown

  22. Tue

    News: Business

    Denny’s Sold for $620M; Pizza Hut Eyes Sale in Restaurant Shake-Up

  23. October 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  24. Thu

    News: Business

    Target Cuts 1,800 Jobs Amid Corporate Restructuring

  25. Wed

    News: Lifestyle

    US Auto Loan Delinquencies Hit Record Highs

    A record number of Americans are falling behind on auto loan payments, with delinquencies reaching multi-decade highs, especially for subprime borrowers. Learn why.

  26. Wed

    News: Business

    Trump Condemns China Soybean Cuts, Threatens Trade War

  27. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    OpenAI Reaches $500B Valuation, Most Valuable Private Company

  28. September 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  29. Thu

    News: Energy · United States

    California Approves 2,000 New Oil Wells Annually in Kern County

  30. Wed

    News: Media · United States

    Jimmy Kimmel Live Preempted by Sinclair & Nexstar ABC Affiliates

  31. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    India Sends Envoy to Washington Over $100K H-1B Visa Fee Hike