I have been a client of ING Direct for investments for a while and I must say I appreciate their services. Usually when I hear the word "bank", I tend to immediately think "Bleh, whatever", but with ING Direct, I must genuinely say that I actually like them! As of the writing of this blog entry, I enjoy 3% interest tax-free on my investments with them.
Here are some of the services they offer: Savings Accounts, Retirement Savings Plans (RSPs), Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), Guaranteed Investments (GICs), Mutual Funds, Business Accounts, Mortgages, great rates and best of all, NO FEES :)
Just know that you will need to send ING Direct a cheque addressed to yourself to the amount of 100$ or more. This will link your bank account to your ned ING Direct account so you can transfer money between your bank and ING Direct whenever you want. Once they have received your cheque and that it clears with your bank, your account is active and ready to use. ING Direct will then deposit your 25$ (which will be accessible for widthdrawal 30 days after the account was opened).
This offer is valid for Canadian residents who are not yet members of ING Direct. This type of offer has changed in the past (it used to be 13$ bonus instead of 25$) and could expire at any time. If you have -any- interest at all in the offer, be sure to act now, don't hesitate. English biologist Tomas Henry Huxley once said:
«Make up your mind to act decidedly and take the consequences. No good is ever done in this world by hesitation.»If you would like more information about financial services they offer, be sure to check out the ING Direct website or their FAQ.