Remember those ads with guys playing guitars that promise you a free credit report? The government says they're actually charging people for an annual credit report that is already free.

The cost of college continues to rise: the average yearly cost of a four-year public college is now up to $7,020, over $400 more than last year.

The Obama Administration is said to be mulling over a directive that would force companies that received bailouts to reduce the salaries of their 25 highest-paid executives by 90 percent.

Months after the government passed credit card reform legislation, banks are coming up with new fees to charge cardholders, including penalties for inactivity or not charging enough money on your card.

Illegal tender. A gallery of defaced money. (via Reddit)

After thousands protested, Chase and Bank of America are revising the fees they charge for debit card use. Before the changes, both banks would allow their customers to spend money they did not have while imposing steep fees.

The recession continues to slow remittances from the U.S. to México. (via Foreign Policy)

The government's planned "cash for home appliances" program might be as popular as cash for clunkers.

You may want to check the interest rate or the terms of your credit card before using it again. Last week, banks made changes to credit card accounts before a new law went into effect – one that requires banks to notify customers of changes 45 days before they are implemented.