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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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Visions Impacts Community Through Four Years of Arena Partnership
Visions has begun its fifth year as naming sponsor of the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, NY. With support from Visions during the past four years, the local venue has overcome challenges brought by the pandemic and is now bustling with increased attendance and community engagement. County Executive Jason Garnar commented, “Over the past four years...
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Visions Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized top regional banks and credit unions in the United States by conducting a large-scale study based on the analysis of over 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys, and millions of social media reviews. “We are honored to be recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Best,” says Celeste Reardon, Visions’ Regional Member Experience Development Manager...
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Best of Bauer: Visions Starting 2025 with 5-Star Strength
A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Visions is one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, profitability, and more. This marks the 118th consecutive quarter that Visions has earned this top rating, which secures it an even more elite status as a “Best of Bauer Credit Union”, an honor reserved solely for institutions that have maintained a 5-Star rating for 25 years or longer.
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Visions Wealth Management Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Rebranded Facility
Visions hosted a ribbon cutting and press conference to celebrate the rebranding of the investment services team as Visions Wealth Management*. The occasion was hosted at their offices in Endicott, NY, which they recently remodeled and rebranded with the new Visions Wealth Management logo. The rebranding coincides with the 20th anniversary of the investment services division and reflects the comprehensive wealth management and advisory services they now offer access to in their community.
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Visions Opens Seton Branch in New Partnership with Catholic Schools
The Financial Wellness Center is Visions’ first in-school location outside of a public-school system. Across Visions’ footprint in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, the Seton location will be the credit union’s 13th in-school branch, and each school or district partnership has a unique approach to supporting the high school or district’s financial well-being.
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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.
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania
For women entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania, the road to success is filled with resources and opportunities designed to help you thrive. Whether you're just starting or looking to expand your business, taking advantage of local support services, financial wellness counseling, and networking opportunities can be key to achieving long-term success.
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Turn Your Entrepreneurial Vision into a NJ Reality
Whether you’re considering launching a boutique, a tech startup, or a local service, New Jersey offers a range of opportunities and resources to help you succeed. Here are a few key factors to keep in mind as you begin your entrepreneurial journey in the Garden State.