Mac App Store - billing verification

I just got a new MacBook Pro (first one!) and I wanted to install some applications. When I try to buy one, however, a dialogue box pops up, saying that I need to sign in and verify my billing info. When I enter my information and click "Billing Info" though, nothing happens. Any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong?

Close the Mac App Store. Open iTunes and log into your account through the iTunes Store and make sure that all of the billing information is up-to-date; bank card #, billing address, security code, etc. Drop down and reset the notifications as well. Open and try the MAS again.

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