Berkshire Hathaway mogul Buffett, worth $150 billion, says kindness is more golden than big bank accounts. He still eats at McDonald’s, and says luxury purchases wouldn’t make him happier.

Warren Buffett just sent a letter to Berkshire Hathaway investors regarding his future. Warren Buffett is the folksy godfather to millions of investors, offering sage and often humorous been-there-done-that wisdom.

In an eight-page letter published Monday, Warren Buffett said he'll donate 2.7 million of his shares to four family foundations.

Warren Buffett has impressed investors over time with his investing strategy -- and its results. The billionaire has delivered market-beating returns over almost 60 years. Most investors admire Warren Buffett as he's proven his investing expertise over many decades.

Warren Buffett believes his successor, Greg Abel, has what it takes to fill his shoes. He wants Berkshire Hathaway shareholders to arrive at the same conclusion. In a new Thanksgiving letter released Monday, the 95-year-old aimed to placate concerns about the most consequential handoff in modern corporate history.

The Berkshire Hathaway billionaire says his longevity has led to “unavoidable consequences” for his charitable objectives.

These three longtime Warren Buffett favorite stock picks are likely to stay in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio long after he steps down.