Obsessing over your credit score? Well, here's a new (though disturbing) reason to do so: That short number, according to a group of economists, can indicate not just how financially stable you are, but also how long you will live.

Why throw things away when you can recycle them and earn some money along the way? Recycling doesn’t just keep the planet green. It also puts green in your wallet. You can make extra money or support important causes by diverting specific products from the waste stream and keeping them...

Debt might make it difficult to achieve your financial goals. It's easy to get caught up in a debt cycle with credit cards, car loans, mortgages, and student loans. Climbing out and establishing financial stability, on the other hand, is more difficult. While credit cards aren't for everyone,...