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Warren Buffett’s mentor said his wealth came down to luck. Is your life savings riding on a coin flip?

Warren Buffett’s mentor said his wealth came down to luck. Is your life savings riding on a coin flip?
MarketWatch Wednesday 17 June 2026, 22:48 UTC By Mark Hulbert 1 min read
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The illusion of investing knowledge is powerful: Why you’re probably paying a financial adviser for pure chance.

The illusion of investing knowledge is powerful: Why you’re probably paying a financial adviser for pure chance.
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