Articles: Education

Why debit beats cash, checks, and credit! Accounting for nearly a third of all consumer transactions in the US, debit cards are used more than cash, checks, and credit cards. That shouldn't come as a surprise, though. While they've been popular for decades, debit cards have advanced with technology to make transactions faster, more secure, and easier to track.

How We Planned a Debt-Free Elopement and Mini Honeymoon After three years of being engaged, we finally decided to walk down the aisle. To be fair, I never wanted to plan a traditional wedding and take on all the expenses that come with it. I always wanted a little less – while…

GLEN GARDNER, N.J. – Financial Wellness Bootcamp, a contest from Visions Federal Credit Union, has concluded and Beatriz Monterroso of Glen Gardner is one of the winners. The contest, launched in June 2021, provided a unique chance for Visions members to get their personal finan…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Financial Wellness Bootcamp, a contest from Visions Federal Credit Union, has concluded and Courtney Zaryski of Syracuse is one of the winners. The contest, launched in June 2021, provided a unique chance for Visions members to get their personal finances on tra…

ENDWELL, N.Y. – Financial Wellness Bootcamp, a contest from Visions Federal Credit Union, has concluded and Robert Moore of Binghamton was one of the participants. The contest, launched in June 2021, provided a unique chance for Visions members to get their personal finances on…

How to Handle Unexpected Checks Did you get a check in the mail you weren't expecting? Maybe even one you were expecting, but it looks a little funny? There are ways to verify it to make sure you're not depositing a counterfeit check – and it all starts with the source. Checks…

Internships for Dummies (101) If you're reading this, I'm guessing you're a high school or college level student who's struggling to maneuver all the expectations around graduation. What is an internship, anyway? Why do I even need one? How do I get one? These are just a few of…

Putting Your Bills On "Auto Pilot" For most of my life, I've struggled to keep track of things, especially my to-do list. Then, as an adult, I was diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), which explained a lot of the challenges that I had dealt with throug…

Impacting Your Financial Future with Your Career Most people realize that a job (or lack thereof) has a major impact on your financial future (as well as your current situation). Yet when we think, “What do I want to do when I grow up?” even if we have an opinion on the matter,…

How I Paid for Two Years in Australia: Financial Prep for Study Abroad So, you've decided to study abroad? How exciting! With dreams of the adventures that await, it can be tough to sit down and think logistics. If you take the time to map out your finances now, though, you'll…

What if checking could offer a little more? What if, for example, your checking account could actually make you money?