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Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company
“And the Chouinards didn’t get a charitable deduction for it. There is no tax benefit here whatsoever.”
More people could benefit hugely from actions like this.
First time I tried I was able to read the article, second time there was a paywall. I hope you can read it, it's a plan that's interesting and makes sense for the greater good. Check it out.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/14/climate/patagonia-climate-philanthrop...
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Admirable Give it away now
Admirable
Give it away now
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Back in the 60s, Chouinard
Back in the 60s, Chouinard revolutionized rock climbing. I hope this move leads the way in a similar fashion where the wealthy and their fortunes are concerned.
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Still gonna eat him
Still gonna eat him
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Yes, but since all the money
Yes, but since all the money is gone, a fine Chianti is out of the question, so some Two Buck Chuck will have to do. We may still be able to afford the Fava beans.
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Cute.
Cute.
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Late news: Fred Franzia,
Late news: Fred Franzia, creator of 'Two Buck Chuck' and champion of affordable wine, has died
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^^
^^ I saw that the other day and I did not know that Franzia was behind 2 Buck Chuck after a prior Charles Shaw bancruptcy. Still typically available at Trader Joe's for $2.99. RIP Fred Franzia.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/fred-franzia-champion-of...