Buffett expresses his generosity by donating to foundations run by others. As of September 2024, he had given $55 billion.

He has given much of his vast fortune to charity and plans to unload the most of the rest during his lifetime or upon his death. Buffett also largely lives a modest lifestyle by billionaire standards; ...

While still in elementary school, he would buy packs of Wrigley’s chewing gum and bottles of Coca-Cola ... Accordingly, Buffett does not fit neatly into any box, exhibiting characteristics ...