Lisa Margonelli, Forbes

Stories by Lisa Margonelli, Forbes

How 'middle-class millionaires' live

How 'middle-class millionaires' live

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2008

From drop-dead gorgeous diamonds to souped-up sports cars, sneak a peek at the spending habits of the 'middle-class millionaire.'

The world's tallest towers

The world's tallest towers

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2008

A search for spectacular skylines today leads to the East, where the real estate sector is literally soaring to new heights.

Investing in tech? A ready reckoner

Investing in tech? A ready reckoner

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2008

With the Nasdaq hitting the bear market milestone, don't invest blindly in tech unless you can wait.

How billionaires invest and get richer

How billionaires invest and get richer

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2008

Where the smart money's going and how to follow it--if you dare.

Bangalore office rents up 87%

Bangalore office rents up 87%

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2008

Ouch! The dollar's drop translates into rapidly rising rents for some residents of these 10 cities.

Of child labour and shattered dreams

Of child labour and shattered dreams

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2008

That garden stone, handmade carpet or embroidered T-shirt you just bought was probably made by child labor.

Warren Buffett on why the dollar will sink

Warren Buffett on why the dollar will sink

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2008

The deficit means foreigners are sitting on constantly growing piles of American currency

Who has the most gold in the world?

Who has the most gold in the world?

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2008

Gold trading above $900 an ounce begs the question: Who's got the most?

Which was the best stock market over the last year

Which was the best stock market over the last year

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2008

When it comes to global investing, everyone discusses big markets like China and India. But there's money to be made in smaller markets, too.

Why professional athletes can be good CEOs

Why professional athletes can be good CEOs

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2008

Building a winning career in the corporate world requires the same leadership it takes to rally teammates for a big game.

Silicon Valley's coolest investments

Silicon Valley's coolest investments

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2008

Venture capitalists are moving beyond clean tech and social networks.

Despite odds, these deal makers made it big

Despite odds, these deal makers made it big

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2008

Companies that venture capitalists helped launch hauled in $34 billion from 86 public offerings and 304 acquisitions last year

The sweet revenge of Steve Jobs

The sweet revenge of Steve Jobs

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2008

The rise and fall that came before the rise of the technology industry's biggest star.

Wanna be your own boss? A few tips

Wanna be your own boss? A few tips

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2008

Be your own boss without inventing the business concept. Sounds easy--until you try it.

How to become a millionaire like the Beatles

How to become a millionaire like the Beatles

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2008

What you can learn from Sir George Martin, the lads' musical CEO.

Tips on moving up the corporate ladder

Tips on moving up the corporate ladder

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2008

Here's how to make sure the extra work can work for you.

Media and tech: A made-for-TV match

Media and tech: A made-for-TV match

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2008

How media and gadget companies are trying to get along

The art of acquiring growth

The art of acquiring growth

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2008

More than 70% of all corporate acquisitions fail to create value. But when done correctly, acquisitions can be valuable disruptive tools.

Secrets to selling a high-end home

Secrets to selling a high-end home

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2008

How to unload your property during a real estate downturn.

Businesses that don't exist, but should

Businesses that don't exist, but should

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2007

A sampling of ideas from the next generation of consumers -- and entrepreneurs.