http://moneyme.okayblog.net up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:25:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en  A credit card can be a great option for people who want to make purchases for items that they may not have the cash up front to purchase. Credit cards can come from specific department stores to be used in those stores, or you can receive a credit card that ... http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2008/02/13/credit-card/ If you are just starting out with a new online business, one of your first considerations will be which merchant account payment processing service to use.  Small and home-based businesses can take advantage of many different payment processing services to handle credit card and e-check transactions online.  http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2007/12/27/choosing-a-merchant-account-payment-processing-service/ If you are like most people living in the United States today, up to your limit on your credit cards and seeking some relief in your budget, you might be contemplating acquiring a personal loan to consolidate your debt. By going with debt consolidation with a personal loan, you can ... http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2007/12/14/personal-loans-investigate-your-rate-of-interest/ What is a credit card merchant service for the small business owner? A credit card merchant service is a service that offers small business owners help with processing credit card transactions made by their customers. Sometimes having the option to accept credit cards can be overwhelming for small businesses, more paperwork, ... http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2007/10/23/online-credit-card-merchant-service-for-the-small-business-owner/ Why Your Credit Report is Important. Without a credit report you cannot get credit. What does that mean to you the consumer? A solid credit report will get you that new car. A credit report or credit history is needed for your first major investment in a new home. Many employers ... http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2007/09/29/credit-report/ Tax preparation is big business during tax season, but did you know that doing taxes is a viable business opportunity year-round?  Businesses are required to file returns throughout the year and individuals sometimes end up filing amended returns after tax season is over. http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2007/09/09/tax-preparation/ If you are looking for a comprehensive and extremely detailed credit repair manual then you need to buy a book, and there is a list of books you can buy at the end of this article. For a shortened version of how you can repair your credit keep reading. http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2007/05/03/credit-repair-manual/ Shaping up Your Credit Report Maintaining a good credit report is one if the most important steps to being able to buy the home or car of your dreams. Often times, people don't think about the state of their credit report and how much it can affect their chances of qualifying ... http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2007/03/29/shaping-up-your-credit-report/ Having a Credit Card is Fun No one can deny the thrill of using a credit card. The spending, the seemingly limitless buying power. Perhaps the most fun to be had with a credit card is shopping for clothing. After all, there are few things in life as perfect as finding ... http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2007/03/05/credit-card-truths/ Severe thunderstorms, and possibly tornados, ripped through central Florida early today, killing at least 14 people and tearing up houses, trees and power lines and blowing tractor-trailers off Interstate 4. The Lake County spokesman, Christopher Patton, confirmed the death toll, according to The Associated Press, but state officials declined to do ... http://moneyme.okayblog.net/2007/02/02/severe-storms-strike-central-florida-killing-14/