Warren Buffett: Billionaire who built empire on modesty and simple tactics

Warren Buffett at Iscar Metalworking companies in South Korea, October 25, 2007. — Reuters NEW YORK: Most celebrated billionaire Warren Buffett is one of the richest people in the world, but he didn’t get there by chasing luxury. Instead, he built his fortune by sticking to simple, long-term investments and living modestly. While many billionaires enjoy extravagant lifestyles, Buffett prefers a quiet life in the same house he bought in 1958 and simple meals like McDonald’s. His