Bhavesh Solanki's Blog

With the economy still sluggish and unemployment rates pushing 10%, many Americans are searching for ways to stretch their dollars this holiday season. So why not give a simple present that could pay for itself many times over?
Whether you're looking for great gifts for the active investor in your life or simply searching for a guide to help a recent college graduate navigate the world of mutual funds, there are libraries full of books that will stuff a stocking with advice...

In these 20 cities, hamburger lovers pay most for their fix. 
Dublin is home to Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and St. Stephens Green. Here, you'll also find the world's most expensive fast food. In U.S. dollars, a hamburger meal at a medium-priced establishment, as defined by consulting firm Mercer,...

Firms are pooling clients' money to buy privately held Facebook shares--and probably overpaying.
Looking to snag shares of Facebook before it goes public? Felix Investments, a New York City investment manager, is giving rich clients a chance to do just that. The firm touts in a letter to potential investors: "Opportunities like this do not come...

For a talented few, the school of hard knocks offers a substantially higher return than time spent in the classroom.