One of the bigger pieces of news in the world of banking and personal finance was the announced acquisition of ING Direct by Capital One in early 2012. In November of 2012, Capital One, N.A. and ING Direct legally became one bank.
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Keep Your Financial Information Secure
One of the biggest challenges most of us face in a world connected by technology is that it’s so easy for your financial information to get “out there.” Your financial information can be used to make fraudulent purchases, open credit accounts in your name, or take other actions.
Mint.com Alternatives – Is There Anything Better?
While Mint.com is one of the most popular budget tracking apps out there, it isn’t the only option. From the review of Mint.com, we’ve seen a number of dissatisfied users of the product. In addition, for those who want to go a little deeper with their personal finances, in a way that Mint can’t always [...]
Demystifying Swiss Bank Accounts
The mention of a Swiss bank account ignites a storm of awe and controversy born of Switzerland’s historic commitment to privacy — a privacy associated with a tradition of secrecy. Since the Middle Ages, the rich and über-rich funneled money into Swiss banks. There, they became account numbers whose identities were known only by the [...]
