Financial Planning Guide Are you ready for the future?
You don’t make your own meal in a restaurant. You don’t check your own blood pressure at the doctor’s office. So why would you go it alone when it comes to money matters? Three families tell us how they’re planning—and spending—now and for the future. And experts school us on how to choose a financial advisor, offer tips on high-net worth planning and second-phase retirement, and more. By Robert Gutsche, Jr. and Melanie Radzicki McManus

Candyland Christmas
Tempt the elves with sumptuous sweets. Sugar and spice and all things nice—that’s what the holidays are made of this year for Jane and Chris Clark. The Christmas-loving couple and their two young sons opened their house to Madison Magazine and Beauty Blossoms, and the result is a delectible spread of goodies, glitter and garland that will tickle your sweet tooth and pique your appetite for the upcoming winter celebrations. By Jennifer Garrett

ALSO ON THE COVER:
Touring the Twin Cities Eat, shop, explore and more. By Pat Dillon

Departments
Your Letters
For the Record By Neil Heinen
Your Town
Politics By Colin Benedict & Jenny Price
Health Watch
Dining Out
Out There By John Roach
Window Shopping New consignment shop offers high-end buys at lower prices, plus designer goods and more.
Health Watch Radio broadcaster Tim Morrissey shares a very personal struggle to regain the voice that makes him a living.

Overtones
Profile Artist Arthur Richardson takes the hip-hop high road for area youth.
Sealing the Time Capsule Live at Five’s Katy Sai reflects on her time exploring Madison at 150 for Madison at 200.
December A&E Calendar
Hip Sips Delicious dessert wine for a holiday evening out—or in. By Molly Moran
Dining Out Paisan’s is back – new look, same old good food and great times.
Off the Vine Warming red wine to fight the winter blues. By Michael Kwas
Genuine Articles A Slow Food travelogue. By Nancy Christy & Neil Heinen

Madison Business
Financial Planning Guide What’s what with your wallet—advice from the experts on getting a grip on your money.
The New Progressives By Kay Plantes

Habitat
House of the Month
Holiday Florals
Pro Profile
Dining In

Web Exclusives
Financial planning: The team approach
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Q & A: Wealth management with Michael Hull
Recipe: Gift of Olives
Recipe: Holiday Latkes