From Richard Branson's Necker Island to T.Boone's desk that's seen billions of dollars come and go, here's a peek at where some of LinkedIn's biggest influencers work.

While the old guard is certainly not stepping out of the spotlight, there are a lot of up-and-comers eager to take their place.

Beyond wagering on traditional point spreads, gamblers these days can choose to put money down on hundreds of obscure and sometimes ridiculous bets listed on sportsbooks for the Super Bowl.

Davos is an opportunity for the rich and powerful to schmooze in the Swiss resort town of Davos. And it's an opportunity for the media covering them to...well, work a lot of hours and schmooze a bit, too.

A growing number of businesses provide memorable send-offs to the person for whom the average funeral just won’t cut it. Read ahead to see 10 businesses that provide unusual funerals, creative cremations and much more.

Some stars’ real estate purchases and sales are infrequent, and with other entertainers, the hits keep on coming.

Uncertain growth prospects in the developed world are turning more companies and investors toward emerging markets for better gains. How secure are the financial systems in these rapidly developing economies? And what are the 10 safest banks in emerging markets?

Here's a ranking of the best plug-in cars, based on price and availability in the still-emerging eco-friendly auto category.

Celebrity gravesites become popular attractions, visited by tourists hoping to connect with their once living idol. See some of the most popular celebrity gravesites of all time.

Celebrity apologies are like snowflakes — no two are alike. Read ahead to see 10 examples of memorable apologies from politicians, athletes, actors and more.

Television now serves as home to programming as ambitious as anything Peter Jackson can put on the screen, with the budgets to prove it. What are some of the most expensive television productions of all time? Read ahead to find out.

These residences were created from buildings that formerly served other purposes, like churches, water towers, a hospital and more.

As they walked the Red Carpet at this year's AVN Awards, we asked the stars their thoughts on the impact of social media on their careers – and the industry.

CNBC.com lists the best cheerleading squads of 2013, with rankings provided by former Atlanta Falcons cheerleader Michele Crawford-Carnegie. Read ahead to see what she chose.

Decadence doesn't come cheap. And for whatever the reason, these liquors command prices you wouldn't believe.

In the porn industry, the people pulling the strings remain behind the scenes. Here are the power brokers in the world of porn.

What are the most stressful jobs? Here is CareerCast.com's list for 2013. Click ahead to see if yours is on the list.

What are the least stressful jobs? Here is CareerCast.com's list for 2013. Click ahead to see if yours is on the list.

Following are 10 of the best and worst trades of the year.

The year’s most expensive homes on the market are not necessarily massive; some are spacious New York penthouses without enough square footage to even qualify as a mansion. See them all, starting from $60 million on up.