In these tough times, easy money is always welcome, and here is a way to score a quick $25 from ING Direct. ING Direct is one of the oldest online banks with a website unsurpassed for usability and an interest rate several times higher than the national average. If you are a new customer, simply use one of the referral links below and open your account with a deposit of at least $250. You will get a bonus of $25 credited to your account (there’s your 10% return) and your friendly neighborhood blogger’s daughter will get $10 for referring you.

• Orange Savings Referral
• Orange Savings Referral
• Orange Savings Referral
• Orange Savings Referral
• Orange Savings Referral

• Electric Orange Checking Referral
• Electric Orange Checking Referral
• Electric Orange Checking Referral
• Electric Orange Checking Referral
• Electric Orange Checking Referral

Please note that these links expire on 01/21/2010. If you see a message at the top of the ING signup page saying the link is invalid or expired, it means it has probably already been used. Just use one of the other links to complete the signup. Thanks!

Rules of the game: Bonuses are only paid for accounts that are opened with an initial deposit of at least $250. Initial deposit does not include bonus. The $25 bonus is available only for new accounts with a new Customer as primary owner. Only one bonus will be provided per household. Bonus starts earning interest upon account opening, but is unavailable for withdrawal for 30 days.