Buffett's Untold Riches: From 11-Year-Old Investor to Billionaire Landlord at 14

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News18•01-01-2026, 11:45
Buffett's Untold Riches: From 11-Year-Old Investor to Billionaire Landlord at 14
- •Warren Buffett retired as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on Dec 31, 2025, at 95, succeeded by Gregory Edward Abel.
- •His entrepreneurial journey began at age 6, selling chewing gum, Coca-Cola, and newspapers.
- •Bought first stock (Cities Service Company) at 11, filed first tax return at 13, and owned 40 acres of land by 14.
- •Transformed struggling textile company Berkshire Hathaway into a trillion-dollar holding firm owning Apple and Coca-Cola.
- •Despite immense wealth, he lives simply in his 1958 Omaha home, reads extensively, and pledged 99% of his fortune to charity.
Why It Matters: Warren Buffett's journey highlights early entrepreneurship, shrewd investing, and a commitment to simplicity and philanthropy.
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