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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
22 stories
June 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Thu
News: Business and Finance · United States
401(k) RMDs: Risks, Taxes & Planning Strategies for Retirement
Understand 401(k) Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and their impact on retirement taxes, Social Security, and Medicare. Discover planning strategies like Roth conversions to reduce risk.
Mon
News: Business and Finance · United States
Costco Slashes Kirkland Prices: What Shoppers Are Saving
May 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Business and Finance · United States
Giantex Lounge Chair Recall in U.S.: Amputation Hazard
Thu
News: Business and Finance · United States
Milwaukee’s Last Schlitz Brewed: End of 177-Year Legacy
January 2026
5 stories: 5 news stories
Thu
News: Business and Finance · California
Apple Q1 2026: iPhone 17 Drives Record $143.8B Revenue
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
Costco Boosts Gas Rewards to 5% for Anywhere Visa Cardholders
Fri
News: Business and Finance · United States
Frigidaire Minifridge Recall Expands: Fire Risk at Target Stores
The Frigidaire minifridge recall expands, now totaling nearly 1 million units sold at Target. Owner Curtis International cites fire and burn risks. Get refund details now.
Wed
News: Business and Finance · United States
Macy’s Closing 14 Stores, Marley Station Mall Affected in 2026
Thu
News: Politics · California
California Billionaire Tax: Page, Ellison Make Strategic Moves
December 2025
3 stories: 3 news stories
Sat
News: Politics · United States
Massive Tax Refunds 2026 Predicted: What to Expect
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
Trump Admin Skeptical of Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Tue
News: Business and Finance · United States
Costco Sues US Government Over Trump-Era Tariffs
November 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Sat
News: Business and Finance · United States
Gilbert Dávila Resigns from Cracker Barrel Board After Proxy Fight
DEI consultant Gilbert Dávila resigns from Cracker Barrel board following a heated proxy fight and shareholder pressure over the company's strategic direction.
Wed
News: Real Estate · United States
Hidden Costs of Homeownership to Exceed $21,000 in 2025
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
Bill Ackman’s Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Merger Plan Explained
Tue
News: Transportation · United States
FAA Orders Flight Cuts at Major US Airports Amid Shutdown
Tue
News: Business and Finance · United States
Denny’s Sold, Pizza Hut Sale Rumored: US Restaurant Shake-Up
October 2025
4 stories: 4 news stories
Thu
News: Business and Finance · United States
Target Cuts Jobs, Michael Fiddelke to Lead as CEO in 2026
Wed
News: Business and Finance · United States
Auto Loan Delinquencies Hit Post-2008 Highs in 2025
US auto loan delinquencies reached a post-2008 high in Q2 2025. Explore the causes, impact on credit scores, and broader economic consequences for Americans.
Wed
News: Business and Finance · United States
Trump Calls China Soybean Cuts ‘Hostile,’ Risks US Farmers
Sat
News: Technology · California
OpenAI Becomes World’s Most Valuable Private Company at $500B
September 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Fri
News: Energy · California
CA Fast-Tracks 2,000 New Oil Wells in Kern County Annually