ING Direct Black Friday Special: Save ‘Til You Drop
In seven days, the biggest shopping day in America, if not the world, will take place. The infamous "Black Friday" is approaching and next week millions of consumers will be waking up to stand in the 4am lines to ensure that they capitalize on every available deal.
Banks Expand Their Mobile Offering Through Unique iPhone Applications
Though a young market, the rapid growth occurring within the mobile app world is nothing short of amazing. The smart phone market share has already grown to as high as 19% within the US
ING Foundation – Girls Inc. Investment Challenge For Girls 12-18
Launched in October 2008 in four cities from New York to Los Angeles, ING-Girls Inc. Investment Challenge is an innovative financial literacy and empowerment program that gives participating girls hands-on investing experience
Who Will Fill The Gap When ING Direct Closes?
ING Group, the Dutch-based parent company of ING Direct, announced this past week that it intends to scale back its US operations by 2013, stating that it would like to instead focus primarily on its European market.
EU Forces ING To Sell Off ING Direct US By 2013
The Dutch parent of ING Direct, ING Group, announced that in compliance with the European Union's rules on state aid provided during the financial crisis, it has been forced to separate its banking and insurance operations.
Best CD Rates Hold Their Own This Week
News of the number of bank failures topping the 100 mark (106 to be exact) hit last weekend, bringing to attention the serious plight that many of the country's smaller banks still face.
Online Games Help Teach Kids About Personal Finance
In the world of the average teenager, learning about personal finance probably isn't high on the list of things to do after school. Let's face it, interest rates, debt and budgets just aren't something kids get excited about.
ING Direct Introduces New 12 Month Added-Value CD With 2.25% APY
As an addition to its already great 12 month CD rate, ING Direct is offering a new bonus rate of 2.25% APY for customers who fund their CD from an external source.
Some Welcome Changes in This Week’s Best CD Rates
Even when a bank closes, its CD rates are still an issue. The FDIC closed down three more banks last Friday, bringing the total number of bank failures this year to 98.
ING Direct Pay Your Bill & Win Sweeps
Active till November 30th, ING Direct is running a pretty nice sweepstakes for all Electric Orange checking account members who pay their bills online.
Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Battle Independent Brokerages For Wealthy Investors
U.S. Bank Acquires FBOP Corporation’s 9 Failed Banking Subsidiaries
Assessing the Impact of the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
FDIC Chairman Shelia Bair on The State of American Banking – Summary and Analysis
Citibank Credit Card Interest Skyrockets In Anticipation of Federal Regulation
Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida Fails, Becomes 123 Bank to Close in 2009
ING Direct Black Friday Special: Save ‘Til You Drop
Savers Left With Fewer Options as Hudson City Savings Lowers Top CD Rates
Wells Fargo Settles $1.4 Billion Lawsuit Regarding Auction-Rate Securities
‘Too Big To Fail’ Firms May Be Broken Down To Smaller Size
