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All is not lost for the economy in 2008

Despite the current litany of bad news, the new year might not be so depressing. Tess Vigeland talks to Money Magazine's Donna Rosato about what we can expect in the new year -- from the recession threat to the housing market.

The "2008" sign waits to be complete in the new year. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)

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