How Warren Buffett’s enormous charitable gifts reflect the ‘inner scorecard’ that has guided him up to the billionaire’s retirement

The investor has already given much of his fortune to charity and has pledged to donate nearly all of the rest.

By: John M. Longo, Rutgers University - Newark, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 18, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

By John M. Longo, Rutgers University - Newark

Warren Buffett, the 96-year-old billionaire widely known as the “Oracle of Omaha” because of his investment acumen, announced on Sept. 18, 2026, that he’s stepping down as chairman of the board of Berkshire Hathaway. Howard Buffett, one of his sons, will take his place.

When Warren Buffett ended his six-decade-long stint as the company’s CEO in January 2026, he handed the reins to Greg …

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