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For a fraction of the cost of buying a supercar, laymen drivers can drive a Ferrari on a closed course for a few laps. This experience is sold by businesses and manufacturers, and even though it’s over quickly, it’s exhilarating and unforgettable.
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An auction by collector Bruce Weiner has brought renewed attention to "microcars," a popular automobile genre valued as much for their cute looks and ingenious designs as for their parsimony. |
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. |
With 800,000 visitors expected, companies will gauge whether their newest offerings satisfy consumer demands. |
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. |
From Beverly Hills mansion to beach house to penthouse, these are the most expensive rentals on the market. |
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. |
Who are the rich and powerful who come to schmooze and party in Davos during the World Economic Forum's annual meeting? |
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? |
Here's a ranking of the best plug-in cars, based on price and availability in the still-emerging eco-friendly auto category. |
Countries that are most popular with retirees have great climates and low costs of living. One country like this is Ecuador. Read ahead to find out more and see if it’s the retirement destination for you. |
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. |
Concept cars create the most buzz at the Detroit Auto Show, providing the surprise element -- and the flashy music and lights. |
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. |
Is there a city that is crime and pollution free with excellent transportation and great schools? Find out where the best quality of life is. |
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. |
Last year, the boating industry saw its first significant increase in sales since the recession as sales rose an estimated 10 percent, according to one industry group. Here are highlights from 2013's New York boat show, featuring the latest in yacht luxury. |
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 areas have residents who are the best prepared for retirement? The Ameriprise Financial planning company put together the New Retirement Mindscape City Pulse index. Here they are, ranked by the confidence level of residents. |
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. |
From the collapse of a global power to a surge in a stock price, several boom to bust observations have been made this year. Here is our list of eight. |
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. |
As the end of the holiday shopping season quickly approaches, procrastinators may be scrambling for gift ideas that don't scream 'I bought this an hour ago.' We found 13 gift ideas that may save the day. |
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Fast Adviser helps people in all stages of life with guidance finding the right mix of stocks, bonds, commodities, mutual funds,and/or ETFs to match individual risk tolerance.
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Business or pleasure? Golfing satisfies both. CNBC looks at the money behind the swing.
