Michael's Investment Perspective:
Navigating Wealth, Risk, and Life’s Lessons

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If you're a dog lover, you might have wondered if raw food is better for your K9 than packaged dog food. After all, dogs are carnivores, right? They should eat meat, bones, organs and other natural foods, not processed kibble or canned food. But is raw food really the best option for your furry friend? Let's find out. Raw food diets for dogs are based on the idea that dogs should eat what their ancestors ate in the wild, before they were domesticated. This means feeding them raw meat, bones, organs, eggs, fruits and vegetables. Some people also add supplements like fish oil, probiotics or vitamins to their dogs' raw food.

Hey, did you hear the news? Berkshire Hathaway, the giant conglomerate led by Warren Buffett, is moving a lot of money into Short Term Assets. According to Bloomberg, they have a whopping $144.1 billion in Cash as of September 30, 2023. That's a lot of dough, right? But wait a minute, is that really accurate? Well, not exactly. You see, Bloomberg is using a broad definition of Cash that includes Treasury Bills and other Short-Term Investments that mature in less than three months. But if you look at the actual filings, you'll see that Berkshire Hathaway has only $38.2 billion in Cash and Cash Equivalents, and $105.9 billion in U.S. Treasury Bills.