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Bernard Madoff, convicted of running an $65 billion Ponzi scheme, was sentenced to 150 years in jail. What’s your take on his punishment?

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Finance
Ready or Not: Big Rule Changes Coming for Financial Industry
Within a year…a whole new way to police the nation’s banks, brokers, insurers, mutual funds and anyone else trading in financial products.
(Forecast, July 6, 2009)

Economic Outlook
Job Growth Still a Year Away
The economy isn’t getting worse -- it’s just not improving as quickly as everyone hoped.
(Forecast, July 2, 2009)

Business Travel
Airfares Headed Back Up
Fees for luggage, legroom and other perks will creep up as well.
(Forecast, July 2, 2009)

World Trade
China Likely to Back Off in Export Fight
Beijing has no real grounds for defending its restrictions on exports of raw materials.
(Forecast, July 1, 2009)

Economic Outlook
Economic Recovery Will Be Lethargic
The climb out of recession will be rocky and tedious but it's unlikely we'll fall to previous lows.
(Forecast, June 29, 2009)

Sector Outlooks
Frugal Shoppers Are Here to Stay
When the recession ends, private-label sales growth will continue…but at a slower pace.
(Forecast, June 25, 2009)

Economic Outlook
Timing of Next Federal Reserve Move Crucial
It may be a long way off, but the when and the how are already a hot topic.
(Forecast, June 24, 2009)

Finance
Banks Extend Their Reach to Ethnic Markets
The success of Islam-compliant lending is sparking innovation in mortgage products.
(Forecast, June 24, 2009)

Regulation
Federal Antitrust Police Gearing Up for a Closer Look
There will soon be a lot more cops on the merger beat. Their orders: Tougher review of deals, past and present.
(Forecast, June 23, 2009)

Regulation
Major Overhaul of Food Safety Rules Coming
Everyone from farmers to retailers to consumers will be affected by the broad changes.
(Forecast, June 22, 2009)

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By Knight Kiplinger
The Kiplinger Washington Editors
July 2, 2009
 

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By year-end or so, Congress will give the nod to a major rewriting of the nation's financial regulatory system. This week’s Kiplinger Letter explores whether the package will do more harm than good and what lawmakers are likely to include.
 
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