For Rich People: The Giving Pledge
The Giving Pledge is a commitment by the world's wealthiest individuals and families to dedicate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy.
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Warren Buffet:
“Were we to use more than 1% of my claim checks (Berkshire Hathaway stock certificates) on ourselves, neither our happiness nor our well-being would be enhanced. In contrast, that remaining 99% can have a huge effect on the health and welfare of others.”
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Buffet means what he says when he says that his giving away so much does not affect his lifestyle, because Buffet does not live lavishly. If you have seen the home he lives in, you would know what I mean.
I believe he stays live in Omaha-- not the Riviera, London, Paris, NY, LA, ,etc.
Yes, he still lives in Omaha, in the same house dating back to the 1950's if I'm not mistaken.
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Forbes 2016: Top Ten Billionaires
Damn! I just missed the list this year (I'm only number 11!
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Great article....I'm taking the time to go through some of the members to read their story...People from all over the world, just wonderful.