Mar 21

This is Peter from ING DIRECT – how can I help?

posted by Peter Aceto under Leadership



No two CEO’s spend their days alike. Some take meetings, fly in private jets and hob-nob in fine restaurants. Others come to work in jeans and spend their days haggling over lease agreements. No right, no wrong, just different approaches … Continue reading

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Mar 9

What do you THRiVE for?

posted by Peter Aceto under THRiVE



Before ING DIRECT grew into the country’s largest direct bank, I had this thing I used to do at dinner parties. I’d find a group of people and ask some general questions about banks. My favourite was, “if you could … Continue reading

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Mar 1

Calling Your Mother Is Important

posted by Peter Aceto under Savings



Years ago, I remember seeing the sound stage for U2’s Achtung Baby Tour. The thing was just massive. Behind the band, there was an Orwellian-like screen flashing the words, “Call Your Mother.” I remember thinking how funny it was that … Continue reading

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Feb 14

Meeting, Tweeting and Saving.

posted by Peter Aceto under Savings



Last year may have been the Year of the Tiger, but after hosting a Meet and Tweet on Social Savings recently at Social Media Week in Toronto, I’m inclined to think it may have been the Year of the Coupon; … Continue reading

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Jan 31

Just do it

posted by Peter Aceto under Retirement



There are not many financial goals in life more important than saving for your retirement. At this time of year, we’re bombarded with messages from banks, financial experts and the media about how much we need to be saving, where … Continue reading

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