Charlie Munger, the late legendary vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, was the ultimate model of self-control in action. He did not simply view self-control as a moral virtue; he recognized it as an additional economic advantage that differentiated the rich from everyone else. Munger often argued that raw intelligence was a commodity available to many … [Read more…]
As a Reno local, I know firsthand that there is a lot to love about this northern Nevada City, an hour from Lake Tahoe. The city has moved beyond its gambling and divorce identity of decades past and is now fully immersed in an era of art and the outdoors. Whenever I have friends coming … [Read more…]
Charlie Munger spent decades studying what differentiates people who build lasting wealth from those who never achieve it. The conclusion is not a list of stock tips or shortcuts. It is a set of core intellectual and behavioral skills that are compounded throughout life, much like money in a well-managed portfolio. These ten principles come … [Read more…]
Charlie Munger spent decades studying what differentiates people who build lasting wealth and wisdom from those who stagnate. His philosophy, which is rooted in what he calls “Worldly Wisdom,” is not just about what successful people do. It’s also about what they refuse to do. Munger believes that success will add up, not just financially. … [Read more…]
Planning a Disney World vacation can be stressful even for the most seasoned pros. So imagine the feeling of overwhelm when you’re visiting Disney World for the very first time! If 2026 is your year to take the long-awaited family trip to Disney World, this guide is for you. (Photo: Carly Neil, The World of … [Read more…]
Warren Buffett is widely considered the greatest investor of the modern era, but his wealth was not accumulated through a single bet. He built his wealth through a series of deliberate and evolving strategies implemented at various stages of his career. Understanding these strategies offers a starting point and blueprint that any serious investor can … [Read more…]
I’ve sailed with my kids in Alaska and Costa Rica, and while those were unforgettable experiences, sailing without kids with Holland America offers more opportunities to relax and explore cruise ports in a different way. I booked a seven-day cruise with stops in Norway and the Shetland Islands, both places I’ve long had on my … [Read more…]
Warren Buffett has a reputation for his folksy charm, Midwestern warmth, and disarming sense of humor. But beneath that friendly exterior lies one of the most disciplined strategic thinkers in financial history. Shareholder letters and annual Q&A sessions at Berkshire Hathaway reveal a consistent truth: Buffett views excessive kindness not as a virtue, but as … [Read more…]
Nothing says summer vacation like cooling off at one of the best outdoor water parks in the U.S. Whether you’re lazing around the pool, dropping down high-speed slides, or bobbing on the waves, the best water parks in the U.S. are loaded with enough splash pads, dump buckets, and waterslides to thrill everyone in the … [Read more…]
There’s a huge gap between looking rich and actually being rich, and it shows up in places most people don’t think about. Some of the largest net worths in any neighborhood belong to people who you would never expect to have a lot of savings because they don’t look like them. They might drive a … [Read more…]