There's nothing like a global pandemic to get people to start thinking about their futures. The uncertainty of 2020, combined with volatile markets and a faltering economy, has forced many to take a hard look at their personal finances and figure out what they want to get out of their money. How much will you really need to retire? Do you want to leave money for the kids? Should you buy a house, a car, an education? The new Bloomberg Wealth wants to help, and Bloomberg Opinion does, too. Right now, most of us are probably feeling less than secure about what the next few months, years or even decades hold, but maybe listening to some smart people — and heeding some warnings — can help us breathe a little easier. Why (and How) I Plan to Die With an Empty Bank Account — Farnoosh Torabi What Women Need to Know About Divorcing During a Pandemic — Kimberly Seals Allers The Class of Covid Is Getting a Truly Terrible Deal — Therese Raphael New Yorkers, Don't Bother to Buy a Covid Car — Teresa Ghilarducci Parents Shouldn't Wait to Pass Down Their Wealth — Erin Lowry Financial Anxiety Is Up Around the Globe — Ben Schott The Mortgage Refinancing Boom Is Too Automated — Danielle DiMartino Booth Low Taxes Are Never Enough to Attract Wealthy Residents — Stephen Mihm This is the Theme of the Week edition of Bloomberg Opinion Today, a digest of our top commentary published every Sunday. |
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