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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

23 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Business

    401k RMDs: Understanding Required Minimum Distributions & Strategies

    Understand 401(k) required minimum distributions (RMDs), their tax implications, and smart strategies like Roth conversions to protect your retirement savings. Plan your future.

  3. Mon

    News: Business

    Costco Cuts Kirkland Prices on Popular Items

  4. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  5. Fri

    News: Business

    Giantex Lounge Chair Recall: Amputation Hazard Reported

  6. Thu

    News: Business

    Schlitz Beer Discontinued: Last Batch Brewed in Wisconsin

  7. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  8. Wed

    News: Business

    Ann Arbor Smoothie King Employees Fired Over Trump Hoodie Refusal

  9. January 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  10. Thu

    News: Business

    Apple Reports Record Q1 2026 Earnings Driven by iPhone 17

  11. Sun

    News: Business

    Costco Anywhere Visa Gas Rewards: 5% Cash Back Boost

    Costco Anywhere Visa Card gas rewards jump to 5% cash back at Costco pumps. Learn about the new reward structure, annual spending caps, and card benefits.

  12. Fri

    News: Government

    Frigidaire Minifridge Recall Expands to 964,000 Units Over Fire Hazard

  13. Wed

    News: Business

    Macy’s Store Closures 2026: 14 Locations Announced

  14. Thu

    News: Business

    California Billionaire Tax: Page, Ellison Moves Ahead of 2026

  15. December 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  16. Sat

    News: Government

    Massive 2026 Tax Refunds Expected: Billions for US Families

  17. Sun

    News: Business

    Netflix Warner Bros. Merger: Trump Admin Scrutiny Looms

  18. Tue

    News: Business

    Costco Sues Over Trump Emergency Tariffs in Federal Court

    Costco is suing over former President Trump's emergency tariff orders. The retail giant seeks to invalidate the tariffs, block their application, and recover millions in duties.…

  19. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  20. Sat

    News: Business

    DEI Consultant Gilbert Dávila Resigns from Cracker Barrel Board

  21. Wed

    News: Business

    Hidden Homeownership Costs in US Top $21K Annually

  22. Sun

    News: Business

    Bill Ackman’s Fannie, Freddie Mac Merger Plan Explained

  23. Tue

    News: Government

    FAA Flight Reductions Rock US Airports: What Travelers Need to Know

  24. Tue

    News: Business

    Denny’s Goes Private in $620M Deal; Pizza Hut Sale Looms Amid Industry Shake-Up

  25. October 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  26. Thu

    News: Business

    Target Layoffs & New CEO in Minneapolis: Fiddelke Takes Helm

    Target announces significant corporate restructuring, including 1,000 layoffs and 800 eliminated roles, with Michael Fiddelke set to become CEO in February 2026. Read more details.

  27. Wed

    News: Lifestyle

    Auto Loan Delinquencies Surge: What It Means for Americans

  28. Wed

    News: Business

    Trump Slams China Soybean Cuts, Threatens Trade Retaliation

  29. Sat

    News: Business

    OpenAI Hits $500 Billion Valuation: World’s Most Valuable Private Company

  30. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  31. Fri

    News: Business

    Kern County to OK 2,000 New Oil Wells Annually