He also sold calendars, used golf balls, and stamps. He had amassed the ... For his second child, Howard, he borrowed a crib. Buffett lives a modest lifestyle. Despite his multibillionaire status ...

on Saturday that he planned to hand over the reins to Abel at year-end — a decision he reportedly discussed with only his two children, Howard and ... the ranks to be Buffett’s choice and what ...

Who is Greg Abel, how did he rise through the ranks to be Buffett’s choice and what challenges does he face as he puts his stamp on the sprawling business empire of the Oracle of Omaha?

File photo of Howard 'Howie' Buffett with his father and Warren Buffett. The billionaire investor and founder-CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has named Greg Abel as his successor. (Vincent Tullo / Wall ...

Aug. 30, 1930 In August 1930, Mr. Buffett was born in Omaha to Leila and Howard Buffett, an investment banker and future Republican congressman. At 9 years old, he started studying the stock market.

DECATUR — When Howard Buffett told former Sheriff Jerry Dawson that he wanted to name a new Civic Leadership Institute after him, Dawson demurred at first. “He hung up on me,” Buffett ...

The older Buffett has said that after he dies he would like Howard to take over as chairman.A current vice-chairman, Abel, will take over as CEO as big questions hover over the company.

His first wife Susan Thompson Buffett died in 2004, and he had three children with her: Susan, Howard and Peter. Susan Buffett and Howard Buffett are Berkshire directors. Buffett likes steaks and ...