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Big Plastic's Online Challenger (BusinessWeek)
Gary Marino is giving e-shoppers an alternative to credit cards -- and his Bill Me Later service is catching on. Is it an idea too good to survive?
Gary Marino is giving e-shoppers an alternative to credit cards -- and his Bill Me Later service is catching on. Is it an idea too good to survive?
Websites ease the way for entrepreneurs (USA Today)
What ever did we do before the Internet? As an entrepreneur, I turn to the Internet every day. I research products, find information, purchase goods and services, hire employees and contractors, book travel, arrange shipping, and on and on.
What ever did we do before the Internet? As an entrepreneur, I turn to the Internet every day. I research products, find information, purchase goods and services, hire employees and contractors, book travel, arrange shipping, and on and on.
Tax net may get wider for credit card services
Monica Gupta in New Delhi | The Central Board of Excise and Customs is examining the possibility of making a case for charging service tax with retrospective effect from 2001 on "service charges" and "commissions" received by banks on services rendered in relation to credit cards. According to officials several banks including American Express SBI Standard Chartered ICICI and HSBC could come under the scanner of ...
Monica Gupta in New Delhi | The Central Board of Excise and Customs is examining the possibility of making a case for charging service tax with retrospective effect from 2001 on "service charges" and "commissions" received by banks on services rendered in relation to credit cards. According to officials several banks including American Express SBI Standard Chartered ICICI and HSBC could come under the scanner of ...
Some students see bankruptcy as quick fix (Delaware Online)
For many people, the word bankruptcy sends shivers up the spine. Our use of the word "bank" comes from the Italian word for bench, banco, which refers to the places in public squares where Europe's earliest moneylenders conducted business.
For many people, the word bankruptcy sends shivers up the spine. Our use of the word "bank" comes from the Italian word for bench, banco, which refers to the places in public squares where Europe's earliest moneylenders conducted business.
Fayetteville Police Looking For Suspects In Grocery Store Theft (40/29 KHBS/KHOG)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Fayetteville police are looking for two men wanted on suspicion of a theft at a Hometown grocery store. Police said the suspects got into the office area of Harp's Grocery Store and left with cash.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Fayetteville police are looking for two men wanted on suspicion of a theft at a Hometown grocery store. Police said the suspects got into the office area of Harp's Grocery Store and left with cash.
Home Equity Mortgage Loan (Sun Herald)
Domain name renewal and affordable web hosting packages from Network Solutions
Domain name renewal and affordable web hosting packages from Network Solutions
Letters to the Editor (The Burlington Free Press)
As a veteran and a General Dynamics employee, I read a disturbing letter (Free Press, Dec. 15) from an individual who objected to the article on the new General Dynamics contract. While the writer's dangerous ignorance of national defense is quaint, it displays a profound short-sightedness.
As a veteran and a General Dynamics employee, I read a disturbing letter (Free Press, Dec. 15) from an individual who objected to the article on the new General Dynamics contract. While the writer's dangerous ignorance of national defense is quaint, it displays a profound short-sightedness.
Price war predicted for credit card lending (Independent)
Credit card experts are expecting a new year price war to break out as lenders try to cash in on Christmas spending. Several leading credit card lenders have already launched special offers designed to persuade borrowers to switch their debts away from their existing credit cards.
Credit card experts are expecting a new year price war to break out as lenders try to cash in on Christmas spending. Several leading credit card lenders have already launched special offers designed to persuade borrowers to switch their debts away from their existing credit cards.
Police: Scam artists taking purses from the elderly (Pantagraph)
NORMAL - Two people have been distracting elderly grocery store customers in Normal, allowing them to steal their wallets and charge thousands of dollars on their credit cards, police said.
NORMAL - Two people have been distracting elderly grocery store customers in Normal, allowing them to steal their wallets and charge thousands of dollars on their credit cards, police said.
Bouncer Allegedly Shoots Four People During Fight (Action News 4 Pittsburgh)
One person has died from a shooting on Frankstown Avenue in Penn Hills, police said. According to investigators, a fight broke out at a bar across from the GetGo on Frankstown and a bouncer opened fire, shooting four people.
One person has died from a shooting on Frankstown Avenue in Penn Hills, police said. According to investigators, a fight broke out at a bar across from the GetGo on Frankstown and a bouncer opened fire, shooting four people.
Burglary Arrest (WTVH)
Dec 29, 2005 - Police say they have arrested a career criminal responsible for breaking into people's homes, stealing credit cards and going on shopping sprees.
Dec 29, 2005 - Police say they have arrested a career criminal responsible for breaking into people's homes, stealing credit cards and going on shopping sprees.
Man Escapes Justice Center With Handcuffs On (KSAT San Antonio)
A 22-year-old man is facing additional charges after he escaped from the Justice Center, wearing handcuffs, on Thursday. Christopher Trevino was in court on a motion to revoke his probation on a misdemeanor theft charge.
A 22-year-old man is facing additional charges after he escaped from the Justice Center, wearing handcuffs, on Thursday. Christopher Trevino was in court on a motion to revoke his probation on a misdemeanor theft charge.
Card hope for villages
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today asked banks to introduce a general credit card for people living in semi-urban and rural areas without insisting on security or questioning the purpose for the loan amount. Earlier kisan credit cards were given to farmers which allowed them to avail of loans based on their sanctioned limits.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today asked banks to introduce a general credit card for people living in semi-urban and rural areas without insisting on security or questioning the purpose for the loan amount. Earlier kisan credit cards were given to farmers which allowed them to avail of loans based on their sanctioned limits.
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Mint and GE Money Announce Partnership to Issue Prepaid Cards in Canada
have today entered into an agreement to issue prepaid cards in Canada. Mint is Canada's emerging leader of solutions for prepaid cards a payment method gaining widespread popularity in Canada and the United States.
have today entered into an agreement to issue prepaid cards in Canada. Mint is Canada's emerging leader of solutions for prepaid cards a payment method gaining widespread popularity in Canada and the United States.
WISH-TV - Indianapolis IN - Go Beyond Credit Histories When Checking Reports
First there were credit reports. Then came medical histories. Now there are reporting services that keep tabs on your banking habits whether or not you pay rent on time and even what kinds of insurance claims you've filed.
First there were credit reports. Then came medical histories. Now there are reporting services that keep tabs on your banking habits whether or not you pay rent on time and even what kinds of insurance claims you've filed.
Marriott starts credit check service after losing data tapes (The Register)
206,000 people might enroll
206,000 people might enroll