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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) RMD Strategies: How to Cut Taxes in Retirement
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from 401(k)s can lead to high retirement taxes. Explore smart planning strategies like Roth conversions to protect your savings. Read more.
Mon
News: Business and Finance · United States
Costco Kirkland Price Cuts: New Savings on Signature Items
May 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Health · United States
Giantex Lounge Chair Recall: Amputation Hazard Linked to NP10025NY Model
Thu
News: Business and Finance · United States
Schlitz Beer Production Ends After 177 Years: A Milwaukee Legacy
January 2026
4 stories: 4 news stories
Thu
News: Business and Finance · California
Apple Q1 2026 Earnings: Record Revenue & iPhone 17 Sales Surge
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
Costco Anywhere Visa Gas Rewards: 5% Cash Back Increase
Wed
News: Business and Finance · United States
Macy’s to Close 14 Stores in 2026; Maryland Location Affected
Macy's announced 14 more store closures for 2026, including Maryland's Marley Station Mall. This accelerates its "Bold New Chapter" strategy to boost profitability. Learn about the…
Thu
News: Business and Finance · California
California Billionaire Wealth Tax: Strategic Moves, 2026 Ballot
December 2025
3 stories: 3 news stories
Sat
News: Politics · United States
US Tax Refunds 2026: Trump’s Big Claims vs. Reality
Sun
News: Business and Finance · California
Netflix Warner Bros. $72B Megamerger: Trump Admin Scrutiny?
Tue
News: Business and Finance · United States
Costco Sues Over Trump Tariffs, Seeks Millions in Refunds
November 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Sat
News: Business and Finance · United States
Gilbert Dávila Resigns From Cracker Barrel Board Amid DEI Row
Wed
News: Real Estate · United States
Hidden Homeownership Costs Surge to $21K Annually in 2025
Hidden costs of homeownership hit $21,400 annually in 2025, driven by surging insurance, maintenance, and property taxes. Get the full report on what you'll really pay.
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
Bill Ackman Proposes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Merger Plan
Tue
News: Transportation · United States
FAA Flight Reductions Cause US Air Travel Chaos Amid Shutdown
Tue
News: Business and Finance · United States
Denny’s $620M Buyout: Chain Goes Private in Major Industry Shake-up
October 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Thu
News: Business and Finance · United States
Target to Lay Off 1,000 Corporate Staff Amid CEO Transition
Wed
News: Business and Finance · United States
US Auto Loan Delinquencies Hit Record Highs in 2025
Wed
News: Politics · United States
Trump: China Soybean Cuts ‘Hostile’ to US Farmers
President Trump criticizes China's 'economically hostile' soybean cuts, impacting American farmers. He threatens further trade action in the escalating US-China dispute.
Thu
News: Business and Finance · United States
Las Vegas: Casino Revenue Soars as Visitors Decline. Why?
Sat
News: Business and Finance · California
OpenAI Reaches $500B Valuation, Most Valuable Private Company
September 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Fri
News: Energy · California
New Law: 2,000 Oil Well Permits Annually in Kern County