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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

30 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · Inland Empire, California

    Avoid 401k RMD Pitfalls: Strategies for Your Retirement

    Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your 401(k) can lead to higher taxes in retirement. Discover expert strategies like Roth conversions to manage RMDs and protect your savings. Get the details.

  3. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Lowers Kirkland Prices: What’s Cheaper & Why

  4. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  5. Fri

    News: Health · United States

    Giantex Lounge Chair Recall: Amputation Hazard Reported by CPSC

  6. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Schlitz Beer Retired: Final Batch Brewed in Wisconsin

  7. January 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  8. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

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

  9. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Gas Rewards Boost: Get 5% Cash Back with Visa Card

  10. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Macy’s to Close 14 Stores in 2026: See the List & Impact

    Macy's is set to close 14 more stores in early 2026 as part of its strategic overhaul, impacting locations across several states. Get the details on…

  11. Thu

    News: Politics · California

    California Wealth Tax 2026: Billionaires’ Strategic Moves Eyed

  12. December 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  13. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Massive Tax Refunds 2026: What One Big Beautiful Bill Means For You

  14. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Faces Trump Scrutiny

  15. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Sues Trump Over Tariffs, Seeks Refunds

  16. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  17. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Gilbert Dávila Resigns from Cracker Barrel Board After Proxy Fight

  18. Wed

    News: Real Estate · United States

    Hidden Costs of Homeownership Surge: What to Expect in 2025

    Hidden costs of homeownership are surging, averaging $21,400 annually in 2025. Learn how maintenance, insurance, and property taxes impact US buyers.

  19. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Ackman Plans Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Merger & Privatization

  20. Tue

    News: Transportation · United States

    FAA Flight Reductions Impact US Air Travel Amid Shutdown

  21. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Denny’s Goes Private in $620M Deal; Pizza Hut Sale Looms

  22. October 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  23. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Target to Cut 1,000 Jobs Amidst CEO Transition & Sales Decline

  24. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Soaring Auto Loan Delinquencies: What It Means for Americans

  25. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · World

    Trump Labels China’s Soybean Halt ‘Hostile Act’; Threatens US Imports

    Trump condemns China's 'hostile act' halting soybean purchases from American farmers, threatening to block Chinese cooking oil imports. Details on escalating trade war.

  26. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Las Vegas Casino Revenue Up Despite Visitor Decline in 2025

  27. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · California

    Amazon Fresh Closes 4 SoCal Stores: Mission Viejo, La Habra, Whittier, La Verne

  28. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · California

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

  29. September 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  30. Thu

    News: Energy · California

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

  31. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Signs Cannabis Tax Cut in California to Aid Industry

  32. Wed

    News: Media · United States

    Nexstar & Sinclair Blackout “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Over Comments

    Nexstar and Sinclair refuse to air "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC affiliates due to "ill-timed and insensitive" comments. This affects nearly a quarter of ABC's reach.

  33. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    India-US: $100K H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Diplomatic Talks

  34. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Cracker Barrel Reverts Logo After Backlash, CEO Admits Error

  35. Thu

    News: Real Estate · Inland Empire, California

    Nightfood Opens AI Hotel in Victorville After $31M Deal

  36. March 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  37. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Inland Empire, could potentially receive a $5,000 “DOGE Dividend”

  38. December 2024

    1 story: 1 news story

  39. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Party City May Cease Operations