There is already lots of good general advice here, so I'll give you some very _specific_ advice: place a few million with Mohnish Pabrai ( http://www.pabraifund

There is already lots of good general advice here, so I'll give you some very _specific_ advice: place a few million with Mohnish Pabrai ( http://www.pabraifunds.com/ http://www.pabraifunds.com/ , though you'll need to contact them as an accredited investor before you get access to the website). I spent a lot of time researching him and his way of working, and have not regretted it. Long term, Buffett-like approach, very sensible and fair.