Money Magazine: March Issue

The Road Ahead: It's long and it will be winding - and it won't look a thing like the path that got you here. By Pat Regnier

Retirement - Not so far out anymore: The "R" moment looms closer than ever. If you get serious now, you can catch the magic bus. By Penelope Wang

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Scholar of the boomers' future: Tune out the most dire forecasts. You may be pleasantly surprised. By Jason Zweig

They got older too: We asked the pop icons you grew up with what they've learned about money in all these years. By Max Alexander and Josh Hyatt

How to survive the midlife tug of war without going broke: A special pull-out booklet. By Walecia Konrad

Forever Young: The high cost of making yourself over into the 30-year-old you still think you are. By Patricia B. Gray

Daydream Believers: These boomers have grand ideas for their Next Big Act. We show them how to pay for it. By Donna Rosato and Asa Fitch

Think you're insured? Maybe not: Why do insurers play rough with what seem like legitimate claims? And what can you do if it happens to you? By Walter Updegrave and Kate Ashford

Tip of the Month: Little tax breaks are everywhere. Grab the ones you deserve. By Jeanne Sahadi

File a Squeaky-Clean 1040 - Uncle Sam will be taking a closer look this year. By Donna Rosato

Do the Right Thing: Why not take the biggest write-off you can? By Jeanne Fleming and Leonard Schwarz

Money Helps: By Ellen McGirt

Your Money & Your Life: I kicked my e-mail addiction. How I learned to do it can help you too. By Jean Chatzky

The Urge to Lose Money: Compulsive money behavior, from gambling to shopping, hits millions - and not who you think. By Amanda Gengler

The Boom Years: Guys, you don't have to feel small if your wife earns a bigger paycheck. Join the club. By Dan Kadlec

The Long View: Insurers are pushing a new kind of variable annuity as a source of income for life. Hang on to your wallet. By Walter Updegrave

The Cure for Shoddy Work: The dark side of the housing boom - too much subpar construction work. But you don't have to simply sit and take it. By Sarah Max

Question of the Month: Should I buy now when rates are low or wait for a price drop? By Asa Fitch

Home Economics: Cracks! Flood! Fire! How to learn to stop worrying and love your home. By Gerri Willis

Time to Get Your Portfolio in Balance: When's the last time you adjusted your stock and bond mix? Well, get going: It's not as hard as it looks. By George Mannes

The Answer Guy: How do I find out what fund managers are buying? Why does dollar-cost averaging work? By George Mannes

Money Makeover: These serious savers have the discipline. Now they just need a plan. By Carolyn Bigda

The Intelligent Investor: Morningstar's ratings may indeed predict fund performance. Here's why. By Jason Zweig

Sivy on Stocks: Despite the recent run-up, many tech blue chips remain undervalued. By Michael Sivy

Time for an Upgrade, Dad: Feel like a tech dinosaur? Join the 21st century (and showoff to your kids) without spending a fortune. By Wilson Rothman

Field Test: Ireland's whiskey is the best thing to hit ice cubes since single-malt Scotch. By Noah Rothbaum