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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 Tax Risks: Avoid Higher Retirement Taxes
Overlooked 401(k) RMD tax risks can significantly increase your retirement taxes, Medicare premiums, and Social Security taxation. Discover strategies like Roth conversions to protect your financial future.
Mon
News: Business and Finance · United States
Costco Slashes Prices on Popular Kirkland Signature Items
May 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Business and Finance · United States
Giantex Outdoor Lounge Chair Recalled After Finger Amputation
Thu
News: Business and Finance · United States
Schlitz Beer Retirement: Final Batch Brewed in Wisconsin
January 2026
5 stories: 5 news stories
Thu
News: Business and Finance · California
Apple Q1 2026 Earnings: iPhone 17 Drives Record $143.8B Revenue
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
Costco Anywhere Visa Gas Rewards Boosted to 5%
Fri
News: Business and Finance · United States
Frigidaire Minifridge Recall Expands: Nearly 1M Units Pose Fire Hazard
Curtis International expands Frigidaire minifridge recall to nearly 1 million units. Unplug affected models due to fire and burn risks and claim your refund today.
Wed
News: Business and Finance · United States
Macy’s to Close 14 Stores in 2026: Full List & Strategy Details
Thu
News: Business and Finance · California
California Billionaire Tax: Billionaires Make Pre-Emptive Moves
December 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Faces Tough Antitrust Review
Tue
News: Business and Finance · United States
Costco Sues Trump Over Emergency Tariffs, Seeks Refunds
November 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
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News: Business and Finance · United States
Cracker Barrel Board Member Resigns After Proxy Fight
Wed
News: Real Estate · United States
Hidden Homeownership Costs Soar to $21,400 Annually in US
Homeownership in the U.S. now includes annual hidden costs approaching $21,400, squeezing buyers with surging maintenance, insurance, and property taxes.
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
Bill Ackman to Unveil Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Privatization Plan
Tue
News: Transportation · United States
FAA Flight Cuts & Government Shutdown Impact US Air Travel
Tue
News: Business and Finance · United States
Denny’s Goes Private in $322M Deal; Pizza Hut Sale Looms
October 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Thu
News: Business and Finance · United States
Target Layoffs & New CEO Michael Fiddelke Amid Sales Decline
Wed
News: Business and Finance · United States
US Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise: What It Means for Consumers
Wed
News: Politics · United States
Trump Slams China Soybean Cuts as ‘Hostile,’ Threatens Trade Halt
Former President Donald Trump called China's reduction in American soybean purchases an "economically hostile" act, threatening to end trade involving cooking oil and other goods. Read…
Thu
News: Business and Finance · United States
Las Vegas Casino Revenue Rises Amid Lower Visitation
Sat
News: Business and Finance · California
OpenAI $500 Billion Valuation: Most Valuable Private Company
September 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Fri
News: Energy · California
New Law: 2,000 New Oil Wells Approved Annually in Kern County