Warren Buffett, renowned as the “Oracle of Omaha,” emerges as a towering figure among the most celebrated and accomplished financiers in modern times. Throughout his illustrious career spanning numerous decades, he has accumulated unrivaled wealth, garnering an esteemed reputation in the financial realm. Presently, he holds the prestigious
Before there was Warren Buffett, known as much for his progressive politics as his acumen with money, there was his father, Howard Homan Buffett, a libertarian of the Old Right. Original Article: “The Original Oracle of Omaha: Howard Homan
New York City prides itself as the epicenter of the world. Anchored by Wall Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City has been the most economically powerful city, while the NYC culture, music, and lore speaks for itself. But in recent years New York City has been riddled with crime , poverty , and drugs , that are
So-called market manipulation by private firms is illegal under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but for the government, it is completely legal. In fact, the Federal Reserve does it every couple of weeks by adjusting the money supply. Recessions always reflect previous economic errors, but they do serve a vital purpose. In a “perfect world”
Imagine that you are a healthy 30-year-old young man who has a respectable job, makes a good living, but decides, you know what? I am not going to spend $200 or $300 a month for health insurance because I am healthy, I do not need it. But something terrible happens, suddenly you fall into a coma and need it. Who is going to pay for your coverage?
Warren Buffett, conocido como el «Oráculo de Omaha», es una figura destacada entre los financieros más célebres y consumados de los tiempos modernos. A lo largo de su ilustre carrera, que abarca varias décadas, ha acumulado una riqueza sin parangón y se ha labrado una gran reputación en el ámbito financiero. En la actualidad, ocupa los
La Ciudad de Nueva York se enorgullece de ser el epicentro del mundo. Anclada por Wall Street en el distrito financiero del Bajo Manhattan, la Ciudad de Nueva York ha sido la ciudad más poderosa económicamente, mientras que la cultura, la música y la tradición neoyorquinas hablan por sí solas. Pero en los últimos años la Ciudad de Nueva York está
La llamada manipulación del mercado por parte de firmas privadas es ilegal según la Ley del Mercado de Valores de 1934, pero para el gobierno es completamente legal. De hecho, la Reserva Federal lo hace cada dos semanas ajustando la oferta monetaria. Las recesiones siempre reflejan errores económicos previos, pero sirven a un propósito vital. En
Imagina que ere un joven sano de 30 años que tiene un trabajo respetable, te ganas bien la vida, pero decides, ¿sabes qué? No voy a gastarme 200 o 300 dólares al mes en un seguro médico porque estoy sano, no lo necesito. Pero ocurre algo terrible, de repente caes en coma y lo necesitas. ¿Quién va a pagar su cobertura? En una sociedad que acepta
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