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Preston Fore

Warren Buffett calls himself ‘cheap’ for still living in the same house he purchased for $31,500—despite having $168 billion to his name

Warren Buffett gestures while wearing a suit. (Credit: Lacy O'Toole/CNBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
  • Billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, is worth more than most people can fathom. However, he remains a penny-pincher who’s found happiness in the humble home he’s had for over 60 years.

In the first three months of 2025 alone, Warren Buffett’s wealth grew by some $26 billion—bringing his entire net worth to $168 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index.

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