Rise of the Super-Rich Hits a Sobering Wall

The rich, as a group, are no longer getting richer. Over the last two years, they have become poorer. And many may not return to their old levels of wealth and income anytime soon.

Full-text article by David Leonhardt and Geraldine Fabrikant is available via The New York Times, 8.20.09.

Daddy Givebucks: Lessons Learned When Warren Buffett Hands You $1 Billion

With $1 billion grants from their father and advice on how their foundations should manage them, billionaire-investor Warren Buffett's three adult children are adjusting to running high-dollar philanthropic organizations.

Full-text article by Jeff Bailey is available via Fast Company, September 2009.

Can Buffet Rescue the Market?

The billionaire's forays into Goldman and GE may restore some confidence in the economy, but can he right the ship all by himself?

Full text article by Ben Steverman is available via BusinessWeek, 10.2.08.