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Takeaways From Berkshire Hathaway’s First Quarter 2025 Earnings

Warren Buffett’s retirement as CEO overshadowed Berkshire Hathaway’s results. While wildfire losses hurt results, GEICO saw marked improvement, and the cash hoard grew.

ByBill Stone,

Contributor

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May 9, 2025

How To Find Your Ideal Retirement Spot

Forbes editors use lots of metrics to pick the 25 top retirement places. This couple used a 64-foot-long boat and landed at one of our picks: The Villages, in Florida.

ByWilliam P. Barrett,

Senior Contributor

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May 8, 2025

What The Met Gala Debate Gets Wrong About Charitable Deductions

A high-profile critique of elite philanthropy overlooks the real reason people give—and how estate and tax planning can align generosity with legacy

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May 8, 2025

What Happens To Your Estate If You Retire Without An Heir?

Whatever the reason, retiring without an heir doesn’t mean your legacy ends with you.

ByAndrew Rosen,

Contributor

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May 5, 2025

Structuring Intrafamily Loans To Avoid Gift Taxes

Intrafamily loans are powerful tools, but good intentions are not sufficient. Structure, documentation, and execution are crucial.

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May 4, 2025

Earnings Season And Waiting On The Fed

Despite the negative GDP results, the US economy is not in a recession. Earnings season has been strong, and Warren Buffett announced significant changes at Berkshire.

ByBill Stone,

Contributor

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May 4, 2025

Three Crucial Topics From The Berkshire Hathaway 2025 Annual Meeting

Berkshire Hathaway’s annual “Woodstock for Capitalists” was held on Saturday. Most notably, Buffett announced his intention to step down from his CEO role at year-end.

ByBill Stone,

Contributor

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May 2, 2025

Longevity Is The New Legacy: How Wealth Managers Can Help Clients (And Themselves)

Everyone knows we’re living longer. Too few are planning for what it really costs to fund those extra years.

ByApril Rudin,

Contributor

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May 1, 2025

Meet Your Future Self: Embracing The ‘You’ In Retirement

If you met your future retired self, you may not even recognize "you". The truth is, retirement isn’t just about leaving a job — sometimes it is about reinventing you.

ByAndrew Rosen,

Contributor

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Apr 30, 2025

How A Municipality Lost A $25,000 Warhol Print: A Critical Gap In Planning

If a town hall can lose a Warhol, imagine what could happen without a plan for your collection, especially during the settlement of your estate.

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Apr 28, 2025

Can Family Offices Apply Private Equity Discipline To Art And Collectibles Investments?

Art and collectibles are now an alternative investment. How can family offices can apply private equity discipline to this investment?

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Apr 28, 2025

Preparing Your Family Office For The Second Quarter Of 2025

Our new market outlook highlights the looming risks that concern family offices in Q2, and provides a road map for navigating this uncertainty.

ByPaul Westall,

Contributor

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Apr 27, 2025

A Possible Recession Clue And Earnings Bonanza Upcoming

Removing the tariff noise from economic and earnings releases will take effort. While a recession signal is unlikely, there should be signs of further economic softening.

ByBill Stone,

Contributor

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Apr 27, 2025

It’s Time To Buy Muni Bond Funds—Here’s Why And Where

This guide to tax-exempt bond funds has 40 Best Buys

ByWilliam Baldwin,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 26, 2025

4 Stocks Below Book Value, Paying Dividends, Earnings Records

When he wrote The Intelligent Investor and Security Analysis, Benjamin Graham provided details on his methods for selecting stocks.

ByJohn Navin,

Contributor

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Apr 25, 2025

Amid Market Chaos, Downside Protection Securities Beloved By Brokers Are Booming

Structured Notes and Buffer funds are sleep-well-at-night products designed to protect investors from market drops. Brokers and nervous investors love them, despite their complexity and fees.

BySergei Klebnikov,

Forbes Staff

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Apr 24, 2025

The Service Gap for Collectors: Why the Current System Must Change.

The current financial and estate planning services leave a service gap for collectors. This article introduces the concept of a "Collector’s Office" to fill this gap.

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Apr 24, 2025

The 2 Types Of Financial Goals And Why They Matter

Whether it’s saving for retirement, paying off debt, or buying a dream home, goal setting provides direction and serves as a benchmark for progress.

ByAndrew Rosen,

Contributor

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Apr 23, 2025

The Health Care Stock Fund With An Ulterior Motive

Virologist Michael Taylor does volunteer work helping cancer patients. His task: picking medical stocks.

ByWilliam Baldwin,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 22, 2025

Navigating Family Business Conflicts: Insights From The Kwek Dynasty

By anticipating potential adversarial cycles, advisors can foster collaboration and innovation, ensuring long-term stability and success.