Billionaire Warren Buffett said that if he were a smart guy, he would “short the dollar” by buying distressed homes with 30-year mortgages and renting them out.

Billionaire Warren Buffett said that if he were a smart guy, he would “short the dollar” by buying distressed homes with 30-year mortgages and renting them out.

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue for some articles through the links below. Warren Buffett it’s not the handy kind. But in 2012, during a CNBC interview, he explained exactly how someone with a wrench — and a little nerve — could make serious money in real estate. “I would say … Read more

Warren Buffett says this is the best investment to build long-term wealth

Warren Buffett says this is the best investment to build long-term wealth

Paul Morigi/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. With an estimated net worth of around $147.5 billion, legendary investor Warren Buffett has built an extraordinary financial empire – making him the ninth richest man in the world (1). Now 95, Buffett has finally stepped … Read more

Mega-rich Americans are ditching stocks and hoarding all-time cash. Here, instead, is their wealth

Mega-rich Americans are ditching stocks and hoarding all-time cash. Here, instead, is their wealth

AlexVog / Envato Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. High net worth individuals—typically those with investable assets of $1 million or more—held a large portion of their total portfolio in cash in 2024. According to a survey by Goldman Sachs, wealthy individuals park approximately 20% … Read more

Berkshire sells Apple stock and buys this other magnificent artificial intelligence (AI) stock instead

Berkshire sells Apple stock and buys this other magnificent artificial intelligence (AI) stock instead

Over the past two years, Berkshire has reduced its position in Apple stock by more than 70%. For years, Berkshire has been hoarding cash and collecting interest on T-bills. Last quarter, Berkshire used some of its excess cash and acquired a stake in Alphabet. 10 Stocks We Like More Than Alphabet › Over the past … Read more

Sure, the newspaper reported. But as it fades, those who have used it for other things must also adapt

Sure, the newspaper reported. But as it fades, those who have used it for other things must also adapt

The sun would rise over the Rockies and Robin Gammons would run to the front porch to get the morning paper before school. She wanted comics and her father wanted sports, but the Montana Standard meant more than their daily race to get Calvin and Hobbes or baseball scores. When one of the three children … Read more

Warren Buffett says income from these two investments “will likely grow for decades to come”

Warren Buffett says income from these two investments “will likely grow for decades to come”

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. Warren Buffett is renowned for his shrewd investments, particularly his knack for buying companies with sustainable competitive advantages. However, his investment wisdom extends beyond companies and stocks. In fact, there are two non-stock investments that Buffett has made that … Read more

Retirees continue to miss this invisible cost until they realize thousands of dollars have been wasted. Are you paying it too?

Retirees continue to miss this invisible cost until they realize thousands of dollars have been wasted. Are you paying it too?

Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. For many people, being retired is almost synonymous with being frugal. With less control over your monthly income, it’s natural to focus more on controlling your expenses. In a recent Senior Citizens League survey, 94% of respondents said … Read more

Charlie Munger said, “Find a way to get your hands on $100,000,” even if it means going all over the place—the magic number if you want to be rich

Charlie Munger said, “Find a way to get your hands on 0,000,” even if it means going all over the place—the magic number if you want to be rich

Charlie Munger didn’t believe in shortcuts, but he did believe in thresholds. And if you ever asked how to get rich, he had a number ready: $100,000. Hit that, he said, and you’ll have the drive to keep going. Fail to hit it and you’ll be spinning your wheels forever. Munger, who died in 2023 … Read more

Trump says Americans need to prepare for something the US has “never seen.” How to be prepared (and rich) in 2026

Trump says Americans need to prepare for something the US has “never seen.” How to be prepared (and rich) in 2026

Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is on the brink of something “this country has never seen” — and his much-debated tariff policy deserves credit. Speaking at a White House Christmas reception, Trump argued that tariffs are … Read more

Warren Buffett is ditching two investments he’s been telling Americans to buy for years. Should ordinary inventors do the same?

Warren Buffett is ditching two investments he’s been telling Americans to buy for years. Should ordinary inventors do the same?

Johannes Eisele/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, has long advocated a low-and-slow approach to investing, focusing on low-risk index funds. Buffett, who is worth about $150 billion (1) and is set to retire at the end of … Read more