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Fast Company March 2003 Scott Kirsner	Would You Like a Mortgage With Your Mocha? Who says banking has to be dull? Not the executives at ING Direct, who are banking on powerful technology and clever marketing to make a radical change in an industry that needs it. In less than three years, they've attracted more than a million customers. And they serve a pretty mean cappuccino.
The Motley Fool February 12, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	I Love Online Savings An easily accessible, high-yielding, online savings account is just the thing to warm your heart.
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The Motley Fool January 8, 2007 Emil Lee	Understanding a Bank's Liabilities When investing with a bank, always make sure to take a glance at the sources of funds footnote. A bank's financing sources are key to its success.
The Motley Fool March 12, 2008 Todd Wenning	When It Pays to Be Tax-Free With interest rates decreasing, tax-free savings vehicles look more attractive.
The Motley Fool September 26, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Make the Most of Falling Interest Rates Act now to lock in some relatively high CD rates.
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