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Is that a bank branch in your pocket, or…?
Have you had the chance to download the Official App of Savers? Yep, that’s ING DIRECT’s full-featured mobile application for smart phones—helping Savers to be more nimble and efficient. With mobile banking, your finances are accessible anytime, anywhere. Frankly, we can’t think of anything more financially liberating than being untethered from the desktop, laptop or bank branch line. This means you can do stuff like check balances while you’re waiting in line at the DMV, pay your cable bill during a particularly boring office meeting or send a quick pay-back to your pal for covering dinner—while still at the restaurant. To celebrate this banking liberation, we have this cool contest called “Bank From Any Corner.” So make sure to grab the app from the iTunes app store or BlackBerry App World, find a happy place and enter the contest. Any way or anywhere you look at it, our mobile app’s going to save you time and money. Which video is your favorite? To get word out about our mobile banking app, ING DIRECT tapped a community of creative types to craft short, fun videos. Below are the winning entries. Which is your favorite? 72 Comments
Where do you draw your “white line”?
At ING DIRECT headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, there’s a thin white line painted in front of the main entrance. The line has been the subject of curiosity, speculation and inspiration by our colleagues and visitors alike. So what gives with the white line? It’s the brainchild of Arkadi Kuhlmann, our CEO of Savings. It exists as a physical reminder of why we show up for work each day, committed to helping Americans save their money. It’s also a reminder that being a dedicated Saver is never easy and sometimes takes drawing your own “white line.” Tangible or not, crossing that line reflects your commitment to saving. A Saver’s white line isn’t really about being cheap or frugal. It’s simply
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Susan: New house, new budget, no clue?
This is Susan’s 4th post in our Customer Blogger series. Read her previous post here. 
Now that we’ve moved into our new home and (sort of) unpacked, it’s time. Time to create the dreaded, but necessary, household budget. I committed to doing it when I applied to write for this savings blog. I want to do it. I know it will be good for our family’s financial health. But
Now that we’ve moved into our new home and (sort of) unpacked, it’s time. Time to create the dreaded, but necessary, household budget. I committed to doing it when I applied to write for this savings blog. I want to do it. I know it will be good for our family’s financial health. But ...more»
What’s the link between wealth and happiness?
Feeling the squeeze in the wake of the downturn? Take comfort from the fact more money won’t necessarily buy you happiness. Studies have for years shown that cash has only a small effect on our wellbeing. Experts, what’s more, are beginning to figure out why. According to a new paper by academics in Belgium, Canada and the
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Alison: A laptop dies, but a bargain comes to life.
This is Alison’s 4th post in our Customer Blogger series. Read her previous post here. 
Back in 2007, the laptop I had from college died. The screen went out, although the rest of the computer was fine. At that point, replacing the screen would cost more than simply buying a new computer. I tried to be resourceful by connecting the laptop to a monitor—it worked okay, but it was
Back in 2007, the laptop I had from college died. The screen went out, although the rest of the computer was fine. At that point, replacing the screen would cost more than simply buying a new computer. I tried to be resourceful by connecting the laptop to a monitor—it worked okay, but it was ...more»
Summer Reading for Investors
By Dan Greenshields, ShareBuilder President For many investors, summer is a time to lounge on the beach with the latest best-selling book. This year, however, those looking for investing ideas might consider venturing outside of the finance section of their favorite local or online bookstores. Three recent titles, touching on topics as diverse as zebra psychology and child car seats, offer outside-the-box
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Which financial behaviors negatively impact your credit score? Take a guess.
[poll id="35"] Knowing how to rack up a good credit score (and keep it intact) can actually help you save money. Big news? Common sense? Maybe a little of both. But a recent online survey done for ING DIRECT by Harris Interactive says that, unfortunately, many Americans don’t really know how to “act” when it comes to credit scores.
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1, 2, 3 strikes you’re broke at the old ballgame.
We’re just a couple months into the season and, already, a kid in Milwaukee has hit for the cycle, a rookie Nat whiffed 14 in his professional debut—and two perfect games have been served up. (We almost saw another, but we won’t get into that muffed call in the Motor City.) Baseball’s a funny game. Despite all the tradition,
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We’re looking for a few good Savers (and writers). Share your stories and we’ll share some savings.
Yeah, we’re lookin’ at you. It’s 2010, the year of the Saver (or so it should be, anyway), the YOU year. So, we want your story. We’re looking for
Share your savings account nickname, Snookums. It’s contest time.
If you were one of those kids tagged with the moniker “Reds,” “Super Squirrel,” or “Mr. Peanut,” then you know just how embarrassing and annoying nicknames can be. (We
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A few of our favorite posts.
As always, We, the Savers is a place where you can share ideas, learn something new about money and, hopefully, smile. Here are a few recent posts we think
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