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Buffett said be fearful when others are greedy. By one measure, this is the greediest market in 25 years.

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By Maurie Backman
| MSN Verified
Few investors are quoted as often as Warren Buffett, and for good reason. As the long-time chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B), Buffett built one of the great investing track records in history, not by chasing trends or reacting to headlines, but by buying quality assets at reasonable prices and holding them for the long haul. Greg Abel succeeded him as CEO at the start of 2026, but the philosophy Buffett spent decades articulating remains the firm's north star.
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Does $3 Million in Retirement Savings Guarantee You Won't Run Out of Money?

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By Maurie Backman
| Yahoo Finance Verified
If you keep enough money in cash to cover one to three years of living costs, you'll be able to leave your investments untapped for a while during market downturns. That could help you avoid locking in permanent losses. It's also important to maintain the right investment mix. You shouldn't dump stocks in retirement, because they can help your savings keep up with or outpace inflation. But you also don't want 90% of your portfolio in stocks at a time when you're actively using that money.
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Claiming Social Security at 62 Has These 2 Hidden Pitfalls

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By Maurie Backman
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Key Points Age 62 is the earliest age to claim Social Security. If your full retirement age is 67, claiming at 62 reduces your monthly payments by 30%. There are other consequences of an early claim you should know about. Claiming Social Security when you turn 62 can be tempting. After all, 62 is the earliest age you can start collecting retirement benefits. And having that extra income sooner may sound appealing.
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