DailyFinance Special Report

The rough economy has spurred a nationwide trend toward thrift and reuse, and nothing exemplifies that quite like Pinterest. The social photo- and idea-sharing website is more than just an electronic corkboard: It's a money-saving, life-hacking virtual community.

Three Baltimore-area public school employees are splitting a $105 million Mega Millions lottery ticket. But how should they invest their money? Actually, the same way you should invest yours.

Today's economy is especially rough for the young members of Generation Y. And it's hard not feel sympathetic for them ... until you hear this alarming tidbit: Gen Y believes that success comes through luck. Yes, luck, not hard work.

Warren Sapp, formerly an unstoppable defensive tackle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, is in Chapter 7, has been hit hard by a bad real estate deal that sapped his NFL fortune.

Here's some counter-intuitive news: People are buying more home products to fill their smaller abodes. Home furnishings store sales are expected to rise in April, May and June to $23.2 billion, up nearly 8% from a year ago.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now own some 200,000 foreclosed-upon homes, and they're spending $500 million a year on upkeep. That's a lot of lawn mowing. If only there were a cheaper way to get it done -- a way that benefited Americans. Here's an idea ...

Solar power is no longer something only wealthy, eco-conscious homeowners can afford. It's now within reach for most electricity users in the U.S., and it may make financial sense for you to switch.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's proposed rules will give homeowners more ways to avoid foreclosures, and would require mortgage servicers to warn borrowers about interest rate or insurance changes.

Google built its empire on innovations that served consumers well, but it's building its future on serving those consumers, and their personal data, up to advertisers. Not only that, but Google's new focus has the company pursuing projects that may actually be harmful to users.

After a March Madness-like five-round poll, the Consumerist.com voters have picked the worst company in the country. And you may be surprised by which one beat out such hated corporate heavyweights as Bank of America, AT&T and Walmart.