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Are you in the know when it comes to smart homes? There are several ways to increase your home's intelligence, especially when it comes to security. These are relatively small investments, but they can add up. That's where the home equity line of credit, or HELOC, comes in...

Did you know you can use your home's equity to make energy-efficient improvements that save money in the long term? A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is the ultimate financial tool for making key investments today that can mean serious savings tomorrow…

Binghamton, NY – Major changes are in store for the former Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena and Broome County Forum in downtown Binghamton. Following a meeting of the Broome County Legislature on August 13 (2020), Visions Federal Credit Union has secured naming rights to the Are…

There are plenty of things to do inside and out that can turn a homestay into a getaway. Best of all, you can use your home's equity to pay for these improvements. A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, works similarly to a credit card…

The Best Way for Homeowners to Consolidate Debt Your home is an investment and the returns come in a number of ways. One of those is dealing with financial challenges like personal debt. If you've been struggling with debt, there's a not-so-secret weapon exclusive to homeowners…

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

Endwell, NY – Visions Federal Credit Union presented a check for $25,135 to Operation Homefront on February 18th (2020). In attendance were Visions' President and CEO, Ty Muse, New York Congressman Anthony Brindisi, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar, and Pete Stinson, the Northeastern…

Endwell, NY – A number of community partners, vendors, and local politicians joined Visions Federal Credit Union for the grand opening of its corporate headquarters on August 22nd (2019). What was once the Endwell Elementary School, the newly remodeled location now boasts over 170,000…

Whether it's a multiple of 18 for chai (life in Hebrew) or not, cash is always a welcome gift for the bar or bat mitzvah. Parents need to teach their children smart financial habits, and the bar and bat mitzvah is a good time to think about… At Visions Federal Credit Union, with Bergen County branches in Mahwah, Westwood, Dumont, Englewood, Oakland and Saddle Brook, "the young customer is valued from the very beginning of his or her life," said Ada Myteberi, a [Regional Member Service Officer] for the New Jersey region. "The earlier good financial habits are built, the better," said Ms. Myteberi. "[Most of us parents] don't teach enough budgeting and money management to our kids."

Summer Home Improvement Projects (and How to Pay for Them) Summer's here and the time is right for taking on some projects around the house. Whether you're doing the DIY thing or calling in the contractors, these home improvements can be costly. But with a home equity line of…

When Ty Muse became the CEO of Visions FCU in 2013, he brought new ideas and a new leadership style to the Empire State cooperative. Top-Level Takeaways Ty Muse has been CEO of Visions FCU for nearly six years. Now that he's in charge...

Solar energy has never been more affordable Up until recently, going solar could be costly. These days, however, panel prices have stabilized at an all-time low, and generous state and federal tax credits can help mitigate much of the costs – in some cases, up to 70%! There's st…