Topic: ING Group NV

Greece's debt: What happens if deal fails?

Greece debt default looms if 75 percent of debt-holders don't go along with the negotiated restructuring plan. Even so, market reaction to a disorderly default on Greece's debt could be minimal.

Online banking? Don't be afraid.

Online banking is commonplace these days, but many customers are hesitant to use it for fear of online scams, lack of computer skills, or difficulty finding convenient Internet access. Here's how to make online banking work for you.

When it's time to find a new bank

Your bank should offer a large ATM network, solid interest, few fees, and operating hours that are compatible to your lifestyle. If not, it's time to send it packing. Here's how to find a new, better bank.

Roth IRA: Use ShareBuilder or Vanguard?

Roth IRA is easy to set up immediately in ShareBuilder, but patience and Vanguard mean fewer fees in the long run for your Roth IRA. See question No. 7 in the reader mailbag.

Retirement question: In college. Working. How do I save for retirement?

Retirement saving: If you're starting early, try a Roth IRA. Retirement question is No. 10 in the reader mailbag. 

Retirement income: Invest in 401(k) or Roth IRA?

Retirement income funds can go to Roth IRA, but only up to maximum allowed. Question No. 9 in today's reader mailbag.

Stocks close higher, Dow ends above 12,000

The Dow gained about 123 points, and the Nasdaq gained about 39 points, led by gains in energy

Are online personal finance tools trustworthy?

If you hand over key personal data to a company, consider whether their service is worth an increased risk of identity theft

Social Security retiree: Should I invest? Answer: It's not top priority.

Social Security recipient wants to invest; how to rebuild savings; and other questions answered in the reader mailbag.

Credit card debt or personal loan? How to choose.

Credit card debt is dogging this reader – one of 10 questions in my readers' mailbag.

In Australia, emerging signs of a housing bubble

Banks in Australia are beginning to push interest-only and other exotic loans so people can afford the spiraling cost of homes. Is this the start of a housing bubble?

Five steps to a debt-free vacation

One of the five steps to a debt-free vacation: an automatic savings plan.

Reader Mailbag: The Nascent Musician

Economic crisis scrambles retirement math

The 401(k) model of saving is under duress as stocks slide. Home equity losses don’t help.

How to build a rock-solid ethical portfolio in uncertain times

Think cash, CDs, and government bonds, for a start.