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Who Are You? Identity Thieves Really Want to Know Take these steps to protect your personal information.

Visions will NEVER ask for your personal or financial information via email or text message. But many scam artists will! If you were tricked into giving out your confidential account information by a scammer, please call us immediately at 800.242.2120. You can also call this num…

For your online safety and security... The following are some helpful tips when shopping online: Beware of: • Deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which may contain mobile malware • Malicious screensavers, ringtones, and e-cards • Fake anti-virus software, which ma…

With the cost of college rising every year, students and their parents are searching for more ways to pay tuition and other college-related expenses. The best sources of college funding are scholarships and grants, which usually do not have to be repaid. Students should begin ap…

Scholarships and Grants and Loans, Oh My! Just as Dorothy of Oz felt overwhelmed and lost as she set out to navigate her way through the haunted forest, you too may experiences these same feelings as you go about the process of finding financial aid for college tuition. But don'…

Agency Hosts Grand Opening of New Building in the Town of Dickinson FIVE South College Drive opens as a “one-stop” economic and business development center for Broome County BINGHAMTON, NY – The Agency hosted today the official grand opening of FIVE South College Drive, a newly…

Whether this is the first year you're considering borrowing student loans or you've been borrowing them for several years, there are several questions you need to ask yourself. How much debt do you have and are willing to have? You really need to know your limits. For instance,…

Visions FCU Celebrates the Grand Opening of a New Office on the Binghamton University Campus With the opening of their 48th branch location inside the college's campus, Visions Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that they are now (July 2018) the official financial services partner fo…

Student Loans, Resources, and Free Money Preparing for college is all about choices, be it filling in the circles on a standardized test or picking which school to attend. The most important choice, though, may be how to pay for college. Full scholarships are limited. They're us…

ENDICOTT, N.Y. – Visions Federal Credit Union is dedicated to giving back to the communities in which they serve. One small way that Visions FCU contributes to the lives of educators is through the Visions Loves Educators program. This year (2018), VLE awarded $15,000 to fund classroom…

What's the Difference? If you're like some two-thirds of Americans who have little or no savings, you're going to need a personal loan or line of credit for cash for time-sensitive purchases or emergencies at some point. These are the two popular options for people who need unse…

Not sure if you need a personal loan? Like lines of credit, personal loans can be used for any purpose, but do work best in certain situations. Struggling with student loan debt or credit card payments? Need to make a big purchase soon or fund an emergency now? Let's take a look…