Kevin O’Leary has an estimated net worth of $400 million, multimillion-dollar homes and more money than he could realistically spend in a lifetime. Yet the Shark Tank investor still heads to Walmart for everyday essentials—and proudly hunts for bargains while he is there. His approach has something in common with another famously wealthy businessman: Warren Buffett, whose fortune is estimated at around $144 billion.
O’Leary recently shared a Walmart shopping trip on Instagram, revealing that he was there to pick up basics such as batteries, butter, paper towels and OxiClean laundry spray. But even with hundreds of millions of dollars to his name, he said he was still focused on getting the best value.
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“I’m always looking for a great deal, that’s why I’m in Walmart,” O’Leary said. “You know those fantastic black jeans I’m always wearing? That’s right—Walmart special, 29 smackaroos. That’s how you save dough.”
Kevin O’Leary’s similarities with Warren Buffett The comparison with Buffett is particularly interesting. While O’Leary is happy to show off his $29 Walmart jeans, Buffett has spent decades demonstrating that extraordinary wealth does not necessarily translate into extravagant everyday spending. The former Berkshire Hathaway chairman still lives in the Omaha home he bought in 1958 for $31,500 and has long been known for his modest habits.
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Buffett has also famously maintained a simple McDonald’s routine. According to a 2017 HBO documentary, his breakfast spending could change depending on how the stock market was performing. When markets were down, he opted for a cheaper meal; when they were doing well, he was willing to spend a little more.
Kevin O’Leary recently shared a Walmart shopping trip on Instagram
Kevin O’Leary went to Walmart for household essentials O’Leary said his wife had sent him to Walmart to pick up several household necessities, including batteries, butter, paper towels and OxiClean laundry spray.
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But once inside the store, his attention quickly turned to finding value. “I want to sav
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