‘We are not in it to make 5% or 6%’: Warren Buffett calls the Iran war market dip ‘nothing.’ What he sees when others don’t

'We are not in it to make 5% or 6%': Warren Buffett calls the Iran war market dip 'nothing.' What he sees when others don't

As Wall Street grapples with one of its worst downturns in years, Warren Buffett is shrugging it off — and buying stocks. The war between the US and Israel in Iran hit the markets hard in early 2026. The Nasdaq fell by 7% in Q1, the S & P 500 fell by almost 5% and … Read more

Are you worried about the Stock Market Crash? History says don’t sweat it. | The Motley Fool

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Until now in 2026, the S&P 500 index (^ GSPC +2.91%) it’s down about 7%, but the ride has suffered more, as a series of events has hampered the market’s comeback. Whether it’s the war in Iran and the volatile oil prices that followed, persistent tariffs and inflationary pressures, a weakened consumer base in the … Read more

‘I never stopped living like a college student.’ I’m 37 years old, I usually only make $13K a year, but I have investments and a $1.2M house. I don’t want to sell it, but I want a lot of money. Now why?

'I never stopped living like a college student.' I'm 37 years old, I usually only make $13K a year, but I have investments and a $1.2M house. I don't want to sell it, but I want a lot of money. Now why?

Question: “I am 37 years old and together with my partner, we usually had a combined annual income of $10-13K a year. We did not stop living like college students. But thanks to a well-made agreement, I have my house, and it was worth $1.2 million in 2020. My plan was to take that money … Read more