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jmbar2

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5. Good for you

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Thu Oct 14, 2021, 12:39 PM

Oct 2021

The specific quote was actually referring to his how to invest his fortune after he died:

The Oracle of Omaha even said he’s instructed the trustee in charge of his estate to invest 90 percent of his money into the S&P 500 for his wife after he dies

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/26/warren-buffett-wants-90-percent-of-his-estate-invested-in-index-funds.html

If it's good enough for Mrs Buffett, it's good enough for me! The only thing I trade now.

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Need some advice on ethical investing. [View all] bif Oct 2021 OP

I am not a professional advisor or anything, but... jmbar2 Oct 2021 #1

SWEET he said that, elleng Oct 2021 #4

Good for you jmbar2 Oct 2021 #5

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There are a bunch of ethical and green funds available JT45242 Oct 2021 #3

I would do some research and reconsider the annuity idea. 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #6

I would choose a company that you would enjoy following and being part of your life mdmc501 Oct 2021 #7

Thanks for all your advice. bif Oct 2021 #8

Met with our advisor yesterday... bif Oct 2021 #9