When ING DIRECT first opened its doors, it was with one simple product and one simple desire in mind: to change banking in Canada and lead Canadians back to saving. In the 5,110 days since, we’ve empowered Canadians to save … Continue reading

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In past DIRECT TALKS, I’ve mentioned why I like the simple, straightforward way in which David Chilton talks about money. Okay, yes, his messages are a lot like ING DIRECT’s, and in a lot of ways, ING DIRECT has made … Continue reading

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Aug 3

When debt levels soar, this is how the story ends.

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In the dead of summer, Canadians tend to think more about beaches than balance sheets; however in the U.S., summer heat has taken a back seat to debt woes and what that country needs to borrow just to stay afloat. … Continue reading

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Jul 18

What interest rate hikes will mean for Canadians

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The possibility of rising interest rates made front page news quite a few times last month. While Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney was talking at the Vancouver Board of Trade about real estate prices being driven to unsustainable levels, … Continue reading

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Apr 18

The pursuit of paperlessness

posted by Peter Aceto under Savings



I’ve been in the habit of late of taking only my iPad and Smartphone to meetings – in part because I’m more productive with them versus a stack of paper documents, but largely because they keep me better connected when … Continue reading

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