Ever used ING Bank for investing or saving?
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Yes - it works just fine. Since INGDIRECT, there now is emigrantdirect as well as HSBCDIRECT and Citibank is doing it too.\n\nI personally use HSBC - the rate is currently the highest - but also for convenience - as I already have a relationship with the HSBC Bank.\n\nAll of them will give you a 'better' rate than MOST bank branch networks. And all of them will debit/credit ANY US checking account.\n\nChoose the one that is the most convenient for you. They all take 7 to 10days to set up - it's all on line and they need to ascertain your identity before they open the account.\n\nPS: When you do decide to open your account, remember you are doing it all on line. Make sure you go to the main website directly - not via a link from an email. Unfortunately, there are a lot of phishing scams - where you get an Email with a link and it looks like ING, HSBC, CITI and it's not. When you are entering in your private information - your browser will have a padlock icon near bottom right of screen and in the web address line instead of http://, you will see https:// - the s is for secure. Don't mean to scare you - just be careful.\n\nGood luck!
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Looks like a scam to me.  If you are looking to invest your money, you may want to try an index fund.  You won't double your money with an index fund in 70 weeks, but you also are much less likely to lose your money in an index fund.\n\nSomething that has worked in the past was following my mothers advice, "Invest in companies that make things you like."  So if you really like Nike shoes, invest in Nike, or if you really like shopping at Walmart, invest there.  If you really like Gold, buy Gold.
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ING offers a savings account with a current interest rate of 4.25%.  (6/12/2006)  If you are talking about something other than savings accounts here is a link to their site: http://www.ingdirect.com
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Go to bankrate.com and look for rates on savings and CDs.  ING direct has high rates but there are others with even higher rates.
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There is no such businsess which can assure you a profit without any risks.  You may put your money in a time deposit account in a bank and get a 100% risk free return on your money.  However, the  rate of return will be much less than a business.
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Savings bonds are sold by the US Treasury to finance the running of the government. "EE" bonds are currently at 3.70% interest rates; the "I" bonds are 2.41%.\nCertificates of Deposit are issued by individual banks, and offer a higher rate of return than the banks normal savings account. Banks can offer these higher returns because you guarantee the money will be there. Rates differ between time frames and banks; ING is offering between 4.75% yeild for terms of 6 months or over 30 months, and 5.25% APY for 12-month CDs.
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My impression is that they are all scams.  It is just not possible to offer interest rates like that.  I certainly wouldn't invest in one outside the U.S., because it would be hard to get your money back when they steal it.  But I wouldn't invest in one inside the U.S. either.  Here is a government website about these scams:
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I have never heard of emigrantdirect, but I have used ING Direct for about 6 years now and have never had a problem with them.  They have a promo right now where the rate is 4.75% until 4/15/2006, after that it goes back to the regular rate of 3.8%.  They have no minimums, no fees, and always transfer money quickly and without a hassle.
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Well I recently invested in the stock market with 1k. I baught LOGI at like 25.80 and its up to 27.50 or something so I'm doing rather well for myself I'd say! I use Scottrade...(if you want to sign up let me refer you so we both get 3 free trades...they dont give you anything if no one refers you) send your email to cammyton@yahoo.com if you are insterested.\n\nP.S I am planning on investing in toshiba next I think because they are rather cheap and I believe they are a part of that new BlueRay DVD thing coming out.
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ING is great.  Check out www.GMACBank.com (also).  I have both. GMAC has an ATM card & free checks as well as electronic transfers. Currently GMAC has higher rates for savings.\n\nBoth are FDIC insured. Both are major players in the on line market.
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Not much going for free but check out Internet Banking interest rates, they beat the normal current account rates. x
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In the states, you will not easily beat ING http://www.ingdirect.com with 4.00% interest. It is easy to set up. All you need is a checking account somewhere.
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You can try www.bankrate.com, or try some of the online banks like ING, Capital One Bank, or Allstate Bank
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ING works like a "normal" bank. You just have to link the account to an existing bank, like Washington Mutual, B of A, etc...and you can transfer money back and forth.\n\nThey are able to pay a higher interest because they don't have a store front and therefore do not need to pay rent, hire tellers, etc. \n\nThe 4% is annual...so $1000 will be $1040 after 1 yr...don't forget taxes on that $40...so it might end up being $1030 or less.
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This may help.\n\nhttp://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10201p.nsf/WPDis/Buying%20A%20Resale%20FlatHousing%20Loan%20from%20Bank%20-%20Introduction?OpenDocument&ExpandSection=6%2C5
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IwannaKnow gave you a pretty good answer, but there are also some forms at ING that you might want to check out:\n\nhttp://home.ingdirect.com/privacy/privacy.asp?s=FinancialWorksheets
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try fidelity.com or vanguard.com or schwab.com .. also cheapest is tradeking.com\n\nwells fargo is a good bank, investment fees on the funds are high however.