Joel Patterson

Associate Producer, Marketplace Money

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Joel Patterson joined the Marketplace Index team in November 2011.

Latest Stories (61)

The best time to buy airline tickets

Jan 23, 2012
A recent study finds domestic airfares bought six weeks in advance are the cheapest.

Existing home sales up for 2011

Jan 20, 2012
Slightly stronger pre-loved home sales made 2011 a better year for realtors, but a “shadow inventory” still lurks.

How net wealth widens the gap

Jan 19, 2012
When you look at net wealth instead of income, the gap between the 1 percent and the 99 grows exponentially.

Age of U.S. cars hits record high 10.8 years

Jan 17, 2012
Experts see bright days ahead for the auto industry as Americans look to replace their clunkers in droves.

Majority of Americans feel class conflict

Jan 16, 2012
A new study out finds larger percentages of Americans are seeing conflicts between the haves and the have-nots.

Fourth quarter profits down for JPMorgan Chase

Jan 13, 2012
America’s biggest bank announces a 23 percent drop in fourth quarter profits but still has its best year ever.

Soaring student loan debt has bankers nervous

Jan 12, 2012
As the cost of an education rises and students borrow to cover the costs, lenders worry about recouping funds.

Skyscrapers: Why bigger isn’t always better

Jan 11, 2012
A report out links building skyscrapers with economic crashes. China, please take note.

U.S. bankruptcies down

Jan 10, 2012
Fewer individuals and companies bit the dust in 2011.

Art investors see big gains

Jan 9, 2012
The high-end art market smoked traditional investing in 2011.