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Getting Things Done & Decluttering Your Life: ING DIRECT Investing Seeks Top Tips From Fans

Through October 31, 2011, consumers are encouraged to visit and "like" ING DIRECT Investing's ShareBuilder Facebook page to share their tips and browse the best ideas on how to organize time-consuming activities, leaving more time to enjoy life. After a simple "like" of the page, fans can submit tips on how they have managed key areas of their life to allow them to be more productive. Each month will feature a new category and reward winners with up to $250 in prizes, including:

    --  July: House & Home. Have you mastered the art of organization? Is your
        kitchen cleaning strategy a wonder to behold? Share your tips so other
        consumers can learn from you.
    --  August: Entertaining & Fun. What's your secret for keeping the kids
        entertained in the summer months? Did you plan your beach vacation in a
        snap? Share your secrets to successful planning so you can get on with
        some fun in the sun.
    --  September: Work-Life Balance. How do you stay focused when working from
        home? What boundaries did you set to keep work at the office and away
        from home? Tell us how to put the life back in work-life balance.
    --  October: Managing Finances. How do you simplify your savings? What's the
        best way to organize your entire portfolio? Everyone can use new tips
        for keeping a financial house in order.

"ShareBuilder declutters investing so customers can easily manage their finances and have more time for the meaningful things in their lives, like their families and entertaining," said Dan Greenshields, President of ING DIRECT Investing. "By sharing useful strategies for successfully 'Getting Things Done' in typically time-consuming areas, ShareBuilder fans will not only learn from one another but have the opportunity to be rewarded for their creativity and resourcefulness."

ING DIRECT Investing recently re-launched its online platform to provide self-directed investors with a simpler and easier way to manage their money. The website helps investors get things done by eliminating information overload and complexity, as well as enhanced portfolio management.

Each month of the Getting Things Done contest, ING DIRECT Investing will review all submissions and announce five winners, who will each receive a $250 prize package to help them get things done easier and better within their winning theme. Visit www.facebook.com/sharebuilder for more details.

About ING DIRECT USA

ING DIRECT, the nation's largest direct bank and largest thrift, is dedicated to inspiring Americans to become a nation of savers. Since its inception in 2000, more than 7.6 million Americans have entrusted their savings with ING DIRECT, building the bank to nearly $91.3 billion in assets. ING DIRECT has developed a comprehensive social media Savers Community, including Twitter, Facebook and its We, The Savers blog. For more information about ING DIRECT call 1-800-ING-DIRECT, and for information about its commitment to financial education visit Planet Orange.

ING DIRECT Investing is a leading online brokerage for investors who have long-term financial goals and want to say goodbye to investing complexity. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, ING DIRECT Investing has what Americans need to help secure their financial future without sacrificing their lives to the stock market. No minimum balance required when you open an account and pay low commissions when investing. Trade when you want, any amount you want, and what you want -- stocks, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, options and retirement solutions. ShareBuilder is a service of ING DIRECT Investing, Inc. Securities products are offered by ING DIRECT Investing, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. ING DIRECT Investing is a subsidiary of ING Bank, fsb. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Securities products are: Not FDIC insured - Not Bank guaranteed - May lose value

MEDIA CONTACT:Jeff Mirabello, ING DIRECT302.467.6034jmirabello@ingdirect.com

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