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Ruth MadoffPoor
Ruth

Her husband may have gotten 150 years in a court of law, but in the court of public opinion, Mrs. Madoff is just as villainous, a Lady Macbeth with blonde highlights.


BernankeThank Bernanke

More than anyone, the once-maligned Federal Reserve chairman saved us from the second Great Depression.

MadoffParadise Regained?

The Downturnaround is here. Or is it?


Daily Intel on Business More

In Argentina, Laid-Off Bankers Can Be Superheroes Again

After the indignity of of being laid off from their high-paying jobs as masters of the universe, many bankers are finding themselves in Latin America.

Cheers to Your Nascent Ponzi Scheme!

Ruth Madoff rocks a Jane Fonda look in a shot from the Madoff family album.

Rules for Working at Goldman Sachs

Executives at the bank have asked employees to tone down their behavior in order to avoid further public relations disasters.

Dennis Kneale Versus Internet Bonus Round

Following up on his rant Tuesday night about the "digital dickweeds" that criticized his conclusion that the recession is over, CNBC's Dennis Kneale once again... more »

We Are All Ruth Madoff

Why does no one want to believe Ruth is innocent?

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