Reminder: The very popular $50 bonus from ING is back!  Here’ s how to get your FREE $50 bonus:

• Visit the ING Direct website.
• Open an Electric Orange no-fee, no minimum checking account.
• Make a total of 3 Card purchases or Person2Person Payments (or any combo of the two) within 45 days of account opening.
• Your $50 bonus will be automatically deposited into your account on day 50.

This would be a fantastic way to get started saving for next Christmas or any other savings goal by using the FREE automatic transfers option offered by ING Direct. We keep our emergency fund in an ING Direct account and have money automatically transferred each month.