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ING Direct: sticking it to the monster banks

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:56:38 -0700

I have a secret. A virtual mattress, under which I stash virtual money. Money that's hidden from the evil financial pricks at the monster banks (Royal Bank, in my particular case).

I've been a Royal customer since I was about 12. Far from a high-roller, I've got at least a respectable number of years of active clienthood under my belt, from basic savings to credit cards and RSPs.

Here's the thing. They don't know me. They don't need me. They simultaneously ignore and harass me. When I went to them for a mortgage, I think I heard one of them snort under his breath.

They send me, my cat, my cat's fleas and my cat's butt-dreadlocks offers for $50,000 gold Mastercards. They call us during suppertime. But can I reach my local branch to talk to someone when I need to? Frig no. "Of course not," they say, incredulous.

I haven't defected yet. I will once the mortgage is required. In the meantime, I've become addicted to ING Direct, the online bank. You can have an account open in a matter of moments, with no fees, decent interest and - the best f*&*&ing part - no junkmail and telemarketing calls. Open as many accounts as you want - personal, business, whatever.

It's easy. It feels good - both to pay oneself (to save) and to take a teensy piece of the pie away from the monster banks.

I really do mean teensy, but it matters to me just the same.

ING is great!

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:42:10 -0800

How ING manages to give me almost 5% interest on my savings account baffles me, but I don't care. I make more in interest on this account in one year than I will EVER make on my Citizens checking or savings in all the combined years I have them. Plus, ING's website is super easy to use. Can't say enough how much I appreciate their high interest rates and their customer friendliness!

ING is great!

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:42:10 -0800