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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Niloy Chakrabarti

Warren Buffett Still Collects Social Security Checks Every Month — Why His $150B Fortune Doesn't Matter

Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO in late 2025. (Credit: warrenebuffett_official/Instagram)

With a net worth of over $150 billion, legendary investor Warren Buffett is among the richest people in the world. He steered Berkshire Hathaway through half-a-century of market crashes and recession before stepping down as CEO late last year.

While he still visits the office daily and influences stock market trades, Buffett now receives a Social Security check of $5,181 every month, the highest possible payment under the programme.

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