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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

28 news stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Avoid 401(k) RMD “Tax Bomb”: Strategies for Retirement

    Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from traditional 401(k)s can lead to significant tax problems in retirement. Discover proactive strategies like Roth conversions and early withdrawals to avoid a "tax bomb" and optimize your retirement finances.

  3. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Slashes Kirkland Signature Prices on Key Items

  4. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  5. Fri

    News: Health · United States

    Giantex Lounge Chair Recall: Amputation Hazard Prompts Action

  6. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Schlitz Beer Ends After 177 Years: Final Batch Brewed in Milwaukee

  7. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  8. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · Michigan

    Smoothie King Ann Arbor: Employees Fired Over Trump Shirt Refusal

  9. January 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  10. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

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

  11. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Citi Card: 5% Gas Cash Back at Warehouse Pumps

    Costco has increased gas rewards for its Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi holders to 5% cash back on gas at Costco gas pumps. Learn about…

  12. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Frigidaire Mini-Fridge Recall Expands: Fire Risk, Target Sales

  13. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Macy’s Closing 14 Stores in 2026: See the List & Turnaround Plan

  14. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

    California Billionaire Tax: Page, Ellison Make Moves Ahead of 2026 Act

  15. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  16. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Assets: Trump Antitrust Review Looms

  17. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Challenges Trump Tariffs in Federal Lawsuit

  18. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  19. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Cracker Barrel DEI Consultant Resigns After Proxy Fight

    DEI consultant Gilbert Dávila resigns from Cracker Barrel board following intense proxy fight and shareholder pressure. Learn more about the implications.

  20. Wed

    News: Real Estate · United States

    Hidden Homeownership Costs Hit $21K Annually Nationwide in 2025

  21. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Ackman’s Plan for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac: US Housing Market Impact

  22. Tue

    News: Transportation · United States

    FAA Air Traffic Reductions: What Travelers Need to Know

  23. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Denny’s Acquired, Pizza Hut Faces Sale Amid Industry Shake-Up

  24. October 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  25. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Target Cuts 1,000 Jobs; Michael Fiddelke Named New CEO

  26. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    US Auto Loan Delinquencies Surge: Near Record Highs

    Auto loan delinquencies are skyrocketing in the US, nearing historic highs. Discover the factors like rising loan balances and their impact on American consumers and credit…

  27. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · World

    Trump Calls China Soybean Cuts “Hostile,” Threatens Retaliation

  28. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · Las Vegas, Nevada

    Las Vegas Casino Revenue Up in 2025 Amidst Visitation Drop

  29. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

    Amazon Fresh Closures Hit Southern California: 4 Stores Shutter

  30. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    OpenAI Becomes World’s Most Valuable Private Company at $500B

  31. September 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  32. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Cracker Barrel to Close 14 Maple Street Biscuit Co. Locations

  33. Thu

    News: Energy · California

    California Fast-Tracks Oil Wells in Kern County to Halt Exodus

    California fast-tracks approval for 2,000 new oil and gas wells in Kern County yearly, a major policy shift to halt industry exodus and secure energy supply.

  34. Wed

    News: Media · United States

    Jimmy Kimmel Live! Preempted by Sinclair, Nexstar ABC Stations

  35. Tue

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Trump H-1B Visa Fee Hike: India Protests US Policy Change

  36. March 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  37. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · Washington DC

    Senior Taxpayers Could Receive a DOGE Refund Check