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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Financial Wellness Bootcamp, a contest from Visions Federal Credit Union, has concluded and Courtney Zaryski of Syracuse is one of the winners. The contest, launched in June 2021, provided a unique chance for Visions members to get their personal finances on tra…

TEANECK, N.J. – Financial Wellness Bootcamp, a contest from Visions Federal Credit Union, has concluded and Lauren Singleton of Teaneck is the grand prize winner of $10,000. The contest, launched in June 2021, provided a unique chance for Visions members to get their personal fi…

ENDWELL, N.Y. – Financial Wellness Bootcamp, a contest from Visions Federal Credit Union, has concluded and Robert Moore of Binghamton was one of the participants. The contest, launched in June 2021, provided a unique chance for Visions members to get their personal finances on…

Whether you’re looking for tips to get debt-free or have found yourself overwhelmed by loan payments and don’t know where to begin, here are a few steps to guide you towards a personalized strategy.

How to Handle Unexpected Checks Did you get a check in the mail you weren't expecting? Maybe even one you were expecting, but it looks a little funny? There are ways to verify it to make sure you're not depositing a counterfeit check – and it all starts with the source. Checks…

Managing a Budget During your Retirement Unless you have accumulated substantial wealth where money is not a concern, you face a critical task when you reach retirement to make sure that your assets will support you through your lifetime. When you retire and no longer earn an in…

Powers of Attorney An important document that everyone should consider as part of their estate planning is a power of attorney. This is a legal document that gives another adult person – or even a Trust Department like at Visions – the authority to act on your behalf and make de…

A Will is Not the Only Way Today marks the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history, with $30 trillion in assets projected to pass from baby boomers to their heirs in the United States alone. Yet 60% of American adults don't have an estate plan. Plan ahead for the po…

Do I Need an Estate Plan? Even if you don't create an estate plan, your state has a contingency – but you may not like it! If you don't create an estate plan, your state will. The law of intestate succession is your state's default estate plan for those who fail to plan ahead.…

Designating a Trust as an IRA Beneficiary An important part of estate planning is designating a beneficiary for your IRA. After all, what's key is making sure your loved ones are in good hands and that your wishes are being fulfilled. Not all families and beneficiaries are the…

Middletown, Pa. – Trish Shermot, Director of Governmental Affairs/Regional UrbanDevelopment Officer for Visions Federal Credit Union, will be stepping up as co-chair of the Global Women’s Leadership Network PA Sister Society.

Cortland, NY – Visions Federal Credit Union has expanded into Cortland County with the opening of its newest branch location at 141 Clinton Ave in Cortland, NY. The office features a full-service teller line, ATMs, a free coin counting machine for Visions members, and office spa…