Articles

Why I Ditched My Debit Card All about that credit card life I'm going to make a confession: I don't use my debit card. To be honest, I haven't used it in years. And while that's not something our Card Solutions Manager here at Visions will like, the fact is, I'm all about my cre…

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…

Over the last several years the fitness industry has exploded. Unique diets, strength training regiments for all ages, you name it. Many people have shown a level of dedication to becoming healthier, both mentally and physically, and are enjoying healthier golden years as a result...

4 Ways I Saved (or tried) in College When I was 17 my dad's motto seemed to be “stop spending your money.” But to me, spending was easy. “Saving” was hardly a word. The first time I considered cost – another new word! – was the moment my dad said, “You know, you'll end up with a…

The pandemic may have restricted the way many of us lived, but it pushed the housing market beyond historic boundaries. Now those same homes we were stuck in during quarantine are worth more than ever before, making home equity lines of credit even more attractive. Apply Now! Me…

To sign up for direct deposit – the automated transfer of payments from your employer directly into your Visions account – you will need to contact your employer and supply the following information...

Preparing for Baby Costs Oh, baby. I found out in February. I came home to a scavenger hunt – clues scattered by my wife throughout the house. At the end, I discovered a drawer filled with tiny booties, a Captain America onesie, and a board book about dads and babies. And there…

Cicero, NY – Partnering with Operation Homefront, Visions Federal Credit Union recently distributed free backpacks and school supplies to military families living in the Syracuse, NY area. This distribution drive was part of Operation Homefront's Back-to-School Brigade, an annua…

Endicott, NY – Visions Federal Credit Union is recognizing children who make charitable efforts in their communities through their Little Heroes program. Since the program began earlier this year, Visions has recognized nine Little Heroes, who were nominated for the program by…

Visions has promoted Steve Wayman to the position of Senior Vice President/Chief Technology and Optimization Officer. A dynamic leader with 23 years of experience with Visions, Wayman worked with President/CEO Tyrone Muse to introduce the Business Performance department...

Our original outline and budget for the wedding put us at $15k-$18k. We decided to elope first. We assumed it would remove pressure off the bigger event and encourage us to keep it affordable. Twice the love, twice the party, twice the bliss! But at what cost?

Visions employees recently completed a three-month campaign to combat food insecurity. With a staff-wide event dubbed the “Anti-Hunger Games,” Visions' Community Development Liaison Sarah Parton led the charge…