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Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett Subsidiary's "Disturbing Business Model" Under Federal Investigation

On Tuesday, Warren Buffett's "disturbing business model" regarding his subsidiary companies' business practices was brought to Federal authorities' attention.

A handful of Democrats in the House Financial Services Committee are concerned that Clayton Homes in Tennessee is exploiting certain members of society.

Here's more on the investigation into how Buffett's mobile-home company does business...

Investing Tips

Why You Shouldn't Try to Invest Like Warren Buffett

Many "experts" say that they can help you invest like the legendary Warren Buffett.

Most, unfortunately, have no clue how he actually does it.

Even those few who do understand his deep-value investing style are holding something back from you. They'll tell you how you can invest like Warren Buffett while omitting a key detail:

You shouldn't try to.

I know that's heresy in an era when the Oracle of Omaha is rightfully lauded as one of the world's greatest, but simply mirroring what he does will not get you where you want to go. Chances are, it won't produce the returns he gets either.

Here are three reasons you shouldn't try to invest like Warren Buffett...

Stocks to Buy

Buy This S&P 500 ETF and Profit Like Buffett

For solid returns with minimal effort and low cost, buy an S&P 500 ETF.

Legendary investor Warren Buffett agrees. On Monday he advised LeBron James to keep it simple and invest in low-cost index funds.

It's not the first time Buffett has recommended this type of investment. "A low-cost index fund is the most sensible equity investment for the great majority of investors," according to Buffett.

Here's the best S&P 500 ETF to buy to profit from the S&P's future gains...

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Warren Buffett Successors Revealed: Meet Ajit Jain and Greg Abel

Two Warren Buffett successors were named Saturday by the most credible source besides Buffett himself – Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) vice chairman Charles Munger.

In a Feb. 28 letter to shareholders, Munger said two men – Ajit Jain and Greg Abel – would both be worthy replacements of Buffett as new Berkshire Hathaway CEO.

Buffett will turn 85 on Aug. 30, and right-hand man Munger celebrated his 91st birthday on Jan. 1. While no one is certain when the two leaders will exit, when they do, it will surely affect Berkshire stock – and its investors.

Here's a close look at the two men Munger named as probable Warren Buffett successors...

Warren Buffett

The 25 Best Warren Buffett Quotes of All Time

Warren Buffett quotes can be found in myriad forms: posters, computer wallpapers, memes. He is, after all, the greatest investor of the 20th century, with a net worth of $73.1 billion.

When the "Oracle of Omaha" speaks, investors listen. And one things is for certain: he's an Oracle of many words.

Here are 25 of the best Warren Buffett quotes of all time...