Money matters to people. And people matter to us.
That's why we've gathered our entire library of resources here, so our members and the community can educate themselves in the areas that matter to them. Home, auto, and personal finance are just a few of the areas we cover in our original content.
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Visions Welcomes Patrick Killeen as VP/Chief Risk Officer
Visions is proud to announce the hire of Patrick M. Killeen as VP/Chief Risk Officer. With over 32 years of experience in risk management, internal auditing, operations, and data analytics for financial institutions, Killeen is a seasoned risk executive eager to support the credit union. As Chief Risk Officer, Killeen is responsible for providing enterprise-wide strategic and tactical leadership in implementing, maturing, and overseeing Visions’ Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs, including the identification, assessment, and management of enterprise risk, information security, and regulatory compliance.
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Zelle® Safety
Located conveniently in your Visions FCU Mobile app, Zelle® enables you to send and receive money with friends and family, even if they bank somewhere different than you. Follow these easy tips to use Zelle® safely: (1) Only send money to those you know and trust, (2) Beware of payment scams, (3) Treat Zelle® like cash.
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2024 News
In the news this year: 2024.11.26 Visions Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Rebranded Wealth Management Facility 2024.11.13 Visions Sponsors Logan Knowles for Paralympics 2024.10.24 Visions Grants $25,000 to Foundation’s FACE Program, East Middle School 2024.10.10 Alvernia Partners with Visions for Financial Literacy Education, ...
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The Groundwork for Financial Wellness
Most children look to their parents or guardians for cash, but rarely ask about finances. Be sure to have important financial conversations with the young people in your household, whether that’s sitting at the dinner table or during a road trip. It’ll help to encourage a lifetime of financial wellness.
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Cybersecurity and Social Media
Although it may be challenging to maintain privacy on social media, taking sensible precautions can provide you with peace of mind. Here are steps you can take to protect your information.
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The SMART Approach to Savings
What’s your next big savings goal? Whether it’s a trip to the mountains, a down payment for new home, or an extra month of emergency savings, it’s always a good idea to set a “SMART” savings plan to keep your budget on track. Every SMART approach should be: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
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Understanding Amortization
While a loan’s term, balance, and interest rate help to determine your monthly payments and how they break down, the loan’s amortization is another important consideration in this financial picture. By understanding amortization, you can improve your debt management strategy and reduce the amount of interest you’ll pay in the long run. Here’s how it works.
