# @benzinga on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ8Dt0VBKLg
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/30772887-benzinga-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ae743e719c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-05-22T02:04:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Benzinga | News That Moves (@benzinga) — https://gondola.cc/benzinga

## Caption

When your dad is Warren Buffett, you'd think a kitchen remodel wouldn't be a big ask. But when Susie Buffett requested a $41,000 loan after having a baby, her father told her to "go to the bank like everyone else."

The story, shared in interviews and documentaries over the years, highlights Buffett’s tough-love approach to money. Despite her modest request, Susie recalled, “He won’t give it to us on principle.” His reasoning? Just as a quarterback shouldn't start because of his dad’s legacy, kids shouldn’t get financial breaks they haven’t earned.

Buffett's stance wasn’t about withholding love—it was about teaching responsibility. While he gave billions to philanthropy, he expected his children to stand on their own. The lesson? Whether investing or parenting, discipline comes first—even when it's personal.

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Benzinga | News That Moves | @benzinga | https://gondola.cc/benzinga | Brand |
| Jacob Shipley | @okcmayor | https://gondola.cc/okcmayor | Director of Social Media |

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