Warren Buffett's net worth is up $19 billion this year to $161 billion. Much of this is his investment in Berkshire Hathaway.

It has also made Warren Buffett an investing legend. While every investor's portfolio should be designed to meet their individual needs, it can sometimes be useful to take a closer look at what successful investors have done to help in the decision-making process.

Warren Buffett crossed the threshold into billionaire status in 1985, at the age 54. At the time, there were only 12 other billionaires on the planet (in 2025 there are nearly 2,800). Buffett,

Investing is one of the core components of building long-term wealth. While it's possible to grow your income and stash more money in the bank, assets like stocks and real estate can multiply your money in the long run.

Warren Buffett urges investors to see downturns as opportunities rather than reasons to panic, according to an op-ed the billionaire wrote in 2008. Buffett has long emphasized that bad news creates discounted buying opportunities for those who focus on value over short-term price swings.

The stock market hasn't had a great start in 2025. Many tech companies are down to start the year, including most of the Magnificent Seven stocks. While the news has been ominous, more people