Visions FCU assets grow more than $2B under decade-long leadership of CEO Muse

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ENDWELL, N.Y. — The assets of Endwell–based Visions Federal Credit Union have grown by more than $2.3 billion in the 10 years in which Ty Muse has served as its president and CEO. Visions now employs more than 900 employees, who serve more than 250,000 members through its bilingual contact center, digital banking, hundreds of […]

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ENDWELL, N.Y. — The assets of Endwell–based Visions Federal Credit Union have grown by more than $2.3 billion in the 10 years in which Ty Muse has served as its president and CEO.

Visions now employs more than 900 employees, who serve more than 250,000 members through its bilingual contact center, digital banking, hundreds of ATMs, and more than 50 branches throughout its three-state footprint in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Muse marked a decade in leadership in May. The Visions board of directors, employees, and Muse used the milestone to recognize the credit union’s “growth and impact” over the last 10 years and to “establish their vision for the next ten,” per a June 5 announcement.

First 10 years

When he first became president and CEO in May 2013, Visions was on the brink of major expansions and innovation after merging with credit unions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To handle the increasing membership, Muse’s focus turned to business “performance, technology, and scalability,” Visions said.

“We don’t sit around and wait. We invest time and resources in the ways we’d like to see the business go and grow,” Muse said in the release.

Another “significant” change during Muse’s tenure has been the reshaping of Visions’ mission.

Since Muse coined “Make Visons Matter” as the credit union’s mission, the organization has given more than $10 million in donations and grants to community organizations; integrated financial literacy and internship opportunities into more than 10 public school districts with the Visions Business Academy; and improved employee benefits and workplace culture within the organization, the credit union stipulated.

Muse plans to remain in his role for another 10 years to guide and oversee Visions’ “continued growth.”

“I can see Visions serving half a million to a million people that can’t wait to tell their family and friends about this great credit union they belong to,” Muse said. “And we’re here for them, supporting their financial well-being and doing what we can to help them live their best lives.”

Besides his work with Visions, Muse currently serves on the board of directors of CUNA (Credit Union National Association) Mutual Group; Excellus Lifetime Care; Filene Research Institute; Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce; Binghamton University Foundation; and the Community Foundation for South Central New York.

He is a recipient of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce 2019 Civic Leader of the Year Award and the Broome County 2018 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Boy Scouts of America, Visions said.

In 2022, he was inducted into the CUES (Credit Union Executives Society) Hall of Fame and received the Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award from the African American Credit Union Coalition.

EBRI survey finds decline in Americans’ retirement confidence

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“The confidence both workers and retirees have in their ability to finance their retirements dropped significantly in 2023. The last time a decline in confidence of this magnitude occurred was in 2008 during the global financial crisis,” Craig Copeland, director of wealth benefits research at EBRI, said. “This shows that the current economic climate, in

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The 2023 survey of 2,537 Americans was conducted online from Jan. 5 through Feb. 2, 2023. All respondents were ages 25 or older.

The survey included 1,320 workers and 1,217 retirees and this year included an oversample of roughly 944 completed surveys among caregivers (598 workers and 346 retirees). A report on the findings among caregivers will be released this summer.

“Workers worry that their salaries won’t keep up with inflation and report more debt, while retirees worry about cost of living and expenses,” Lisa Greenwald, CEO of Greenwald Research, said in the EBRI report. “Half of retirees report that their overall spending is higher than expected, an increase over last year’s one-third, and the share of retirees who feel their retirement lifestyle is worse than they expected is slowly growing.”

Greenwald Research is an independent research firm specializing in retirement, employee benefits and health-care research for more than 35 years.

The nonprofit Employee Benefit Research Institute calls itself an independent and unbiased resource organization that provides the “most authoritative and objective” information about critical issues relating to employee-benefit programs in the U.S.

Key findings

The report on the 2023 Retirement Confidence Survey had some key findings that included the following.

Americans’ confidence that they will have enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement declines.

Compared with 2022, both workers’ and retirees’ confidence in having enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement “significantly” dropped from 73 percent in 2022 for those being very or somewhat confident to 64 percent among workers, and from 77 percent to 73 percent among retirees.

The last time the survey found a decline in confidence of this magnitude was in 2008 during the global financial crisis. Eighteen percent of workers report feeling very confident. While retirees’ confidence is slightly higher than workers’, still only 27 percent say they feel very confident. Among those who do not feel confident, four of 10 workers and a quarter of retirees state it is due to having little to no savings.

Inflation also has a “large impact” on Americans’ certainty with 29 percent of workers and 42 percent of retirees stating this is the reason for their lack of confidence, per the EBRI report.

Both workers and retirees report high concerns about inflation and its impact on their savings and spending.

The effects of inflation are “heavy” on Americans’ minds, as 84 percent of workers and 67 percent of retirees are concerned that the increasing cost of living will make it harder for them to save money, per EBRI. Four in 10 workers and 3 in 10 retirees are not confident their money will be able to keep up with inflation in retirement, which is a “significant” increase compared with the third of workers who felt this way last year.

Americans’ ability to finance their expenses is in question, as 73 percent of workers and 58 percent of retirees are concerned they will have to make “substantial” cuts to their spending due to inflation, the report said.

Workers’ debt levels are on the rise and are negatively impacting their ability to save for retirement.

More than four in five Americans feel knowledgeable about managing their day-to-day finances. Despite the confidence in their financial knowledge remaining high, workers’ debt problems appear to be worsening in 2023. “Significantly” up this year compared with 2022, more than six out of 10 workers report their debt is a problem. However, consistent with last year, 34 percent of retirees report the same, EBRI said.

While Americans try to prepare for retirement, drops in the value of retirement accounts have caused concern.

Half of Americans have tried to calculate how much money they will need to save to have a comfortable retirement. At least seven in 10 workers and retirees say they have personally saved money for retirement. However, Americans’ retirement savings have taken a hit this year.

Forty percent of workers and 58 percent of retirees report that their retirement-account balances have decreased over the past 12 months.

Understanding of retirement-plan investment options is lacking for some and many don’t consider their plan provider a go-to source for retirement-planning information and advice.

Many workers feel they understand the investment options their workplace-retirement plan offers. Seven in 10 workers are confident they can choose the right investment options for their situation. However, about four in 10 admit they don’t understand Target Date Funds, three out of 10 workers don’t understand managed accounts, and half do not understand ESG investment options, the report stated.

Many workers aren’t using professional sources of information and advice that can help improve their investment know-how. A large portion of workers (40 percent) turn to their family or friends when seeking information about retirement planning, while only two in 10 turn to their workplace-retirement plan provider.

Americans’ confidence in Social Security remains mostly unchanged, but worker confidence in Medicare has declined.

Both workers’ and retirees’ confidence in Social Security remains unchanged as well, as half of workers and 7 in 10 retirees feel at least somewhat confident that the benefits provided will continue to be at least equal in value to the benefits provided today.

However, workers’ confidence in Medicare has “significantly” decreased, with just half who feel at least somewhat confident it will continue to provide benefits that are of equal value to today, per the report.

Workers are confident they know how much to withdraw from their retirement savings. However, they have different expectations of the role many income sources will play in retirement compared with today’s retirees.

Despite being down from last year, nearly two-thirds of workers are still confident they know how much to withdraw from their savings and investments in retirement. Retirees’ confidence in their knowledge remains steady, with a quarter being very confident.

Workers are more likely to expect income from personal retirement savings, IRAs, work for pay, products that guarantee monthly income, and financial support from family and friends than what retirees currently report being sources of income.

In contrast, workers are less likely to expect Social Security to be a source, whereas almost all retirees report it as a source of income in retirement, EBRI stated.

When describing their asset goals, half of retirees report they try to maintain their asset levels. Fewer than last year aim to grow their assets.

Additionally, two-thirds of retirees report their financial priority in retirement is income stability over maintaining wealth. Workers share this sentiment as almost three-quarters say they would prioritize income stability, per the report.

VIEWPOINT: Communities benefit when access to financial health is inclusive

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For business leaders who have achieved success professionally and personally, the things that come easily to you may seem insurmountable for some of your employees. Whether it’s gaining experience or building credit, getting a first foot on the ladder of success can feel out of reach for many. The Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) tracks household

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The Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) tracks household statistics that have an impact on the country’s overall economic health and activity, and its Economic Well-being of Households 2022 report, released in May 2023, showed that six percent of adults in the U.S. are “unbanked.” This term is used for individuals who do not have a checking or savings account, or access to financial services such as loans or credit cards. Young adults, those with low income, Black and Hispanic adults, and adults with a disability are disproportionally affected, with higher rates of unbanked adults than the general population.

An additional segment of adults described as “underbanked” are defined as those having some access to services like bank accounts, but with limits that drive them to use alternative products to address gaps in their financial needs. Underbanked adults with household incomes below $50,000 were more than twice as likely to have paid overdraft fees than households with annual incomes of $100,000.

Both underbanked and unbanked households rely on financing alternatives to traditional banks, which both fill a role and cause additional financial hardship. These options — such as payday loans, money orders, pawn shops, and check cashing services — come with high fees and interest rates that far exceed traditional banking products. If these services are someone’s only option when things get tight, it can feel impossible to ever get ahead, and lead to increased debt loads and the potential for collateral loss.

Many seek out and rely on these options, believing they are locked out of traditional banking products.

This has ramifications for individuals, for their impact at work and for our communities as a whole. Think of the big-ticket items that are commonly financed — cars and homes. Reliable transportation is a must for many who work, but without access to credit it’s hard to find. Homes offer the chance to build equity and wealth over time, but without access to credit, owning a home is out of reach.

There are two important components to improving the financial resilience of people within our community. The first is developing products that meet their needs, designed to avoid common barriers. The second is an educational component — for bank branch staff, for those looking to build sound financial habits, and for the employers of these individuals.

To address the first aspect, NBT Bank has partnered with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), which works with local governments and organizations to improve the financial stability of low-income and moderate-income households. Working with the CFE Fund, NBT designed a no-fee account that meets the criteria of the CFE Fund’s “Bank On” initiative to ensure that everyone has access to a safe and affordable bank account. The new account offers those with no banking history access to traditional banking services, such as debit cards and digital access, while eliminating potential stumbling blocks such as minimum-balance requirements and overdraft fees.

Organizations such as the CFE Fund and its Bank On initiative are having a real impact by establishing clear, uniform standards and enhancing economic inclusion.

On the second aspect, education and training are truly critical for everyone involved. Ensuring that bank branches have well-trained employees means they are recommending the right products, ensuring a higher chance of success. And for new account holders, developing the right financial habits is key to building a solid foundation.

When employers receive financial questions from employees, the employer needs to know how to recognize indicators of financial distress and know what local resources are available to their employees. As an employer, reach out to your banking partners to inquire about financial-literacy programs that they may be able to provide to your employees.

Just as a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step, the road to financial health begins with a bank account. Expanding economic inclusion is about understanding our role in supporting both individuals and communities. The benefits are happier, less-financially stressed people and stronger, more vibrant businesses and communities.

Lori Teifke is NBT Bank’s Central New York territory manager, leading the retail teams in Onondaga and Oswego counties. She joined NBT Bank in 2008 through the Alliance Bank merger and has more than 20 years of banking experience.

Ask Rusty: I’m Concerned About Social Security Solvency

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Dear Rusty: I retired at age 58. My husband and I worked 40 years of employment each. I had a 401(k) only — no other benefits. We saved, we invested through our financial advisor, and have done okay watching our investments grow (except for the last three years). Neither my husband nor I have taken

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Dear Rusty: I retired at age 58. My husband and I worked 40 years of employment each. I had a 401(k) only — no other benefits. We saved, we invested through our financial advisor, and have done okay watching our investments grow (except for the last three years). Neither my husband nor I have taken Social Security; we were both waiting until age 70 to get full benefits. Do you think this is still wise? I’m concerned there will not be any funds in five years when we both turn 70.

Signed: Concerned Senior

Dear Concerned Senior: Your question relates to Social Security solvency, no doubt inspired by the recent spate of media discussion on this topic. Most articles I’ve read promote a “doomsday” scenario and, in fairness, Social Security’s financial issues are serious. The latest report from the trustees of Social Security warned Congress that the reserves now held in Social Security’s Trust Fund (which enable full benefits to be paid) will be depleted as early as 2033. What you may not know is that this is not new news — the trustees have sounded the same warning for decades to multiple Congresses, which have neglected to enact corrective measures. And, unfortunately, Congress is likely to continue to drag its feet for a while because the reform needed is not politically palatable and the impact is still a few years away.

Nevertheless, although Social Security’s looming financial issues are serious, they are not fatal. Congress already knows how to fix Social Security’s financial issues — it just currently lacks the bipartisan spirit and political will needed to do so. The clock, however, is ticking and Congress will be forced to act soon, which we are confident will happen before the Trust Funds run dry. What motivates most politicians is getting reelected and allowing an across-the-board cut to all Social Security (SS) recipients (which would happen if the Trust Fund reserves were depleted) would be political suicide. Therefore, I’m confident that reform will occur in time, and I don’t suggest changing your Social Security claiming strategy over worries about Social Security’s solvency.

Let me further allay your fears by explaining what would hypothetically happen in the worst-case scenario (if Congress doesn’t act and Trust Funds are depleted). If that were to occur, when the reserves are depleted in about 2033, everyone would face an across-the-board benefit cut. Social Security can’t go bankrupt because there would still be about 175 million workers contributing to the program but, since SS (by law) can only pay benefits from revenue received, everyone’s benefit would be reduced by about 23 percent (according to the trustees). Every beneficiary would still get benefits, but only to the extent available from income received. That brings me to your specific question —whether it is still wise to wait until age 70 to claim (or to claim your benefits now).

Ask yourself this question: which would result in a larger monthly payment, a 23 percent cut to your age 70 SS payment amount, or a 23 percent cut to your current benefit amount? The answer, of course, is that your monthly payment would be more if you stay with your current strategy and wait until age 70 to claim (a plan which I assume you developed considering your current financial needs, as well as your life expectancy, both of which are important to that decision).

Again, I do not believe the worst-case scenario will happen. Congress already knows how to restore Social Security to full solvency, and it will almost certainly act in time to avoid an across-the-board cut to everyone’s benefit. The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) has proposed legislation that would restore the Social Security program to full solvency for generations without raising payroll taxes — a summary of which you are welcome to review at: www.amac.us/social-security. AMAC has provided this proposal to various members of Congress for consideration.

Russell Gloor is a national Social Security advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC). The 2.4-million-member AMAC says it is a senior advocacy organization. Send your questions to: ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.

Author’s note: This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). The NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity.

AmeriCU names manager of new Virtual Financial Center

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ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union announced it has hired Mark DeCilles as manager of its new Virtual Financial Center. Recently launched, the Virtual Financial Center gives members access to credit-union services online from anywhere with a team able to handle transactions, inquiries, and applications virtually. It offers live chat, audio calls, and video chat.

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Hancock Estabrook adds corporate and tax attorney

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hancock Estabrook, LLP recently announced that Ryan M. Hartnett has joined as an associate attorney in the Syracuse law firm’s corporate, tax and startup & emerging business practice areas. Hartnett represents a variety of clients in business activities that include mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, business restructuring, and tax disputes and controversies, according

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CFCU names new chief production officer

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ITHACA, N.Y. — CFCU Community Credit Union recently announced that it has appointed William Crane as its new chief production officer. In this role on the credit union’s executive-leadership team, Crane is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a formal business-development plan for the growth and expansion of the credit union. Crane

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LaBarbera joins Baird Private Wealth Management Utica branch

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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Baird Private Wealth Management announced the addition of Melissa LaBarbera at its Utica–area branch. LaBarbera assists Managing Director Scott George and his clients. She assists with all aspects of client service including scheduling appointments, preparing performance reviews, completing account documents, opening accounts, and facilitating financial transactions. She also manages correspondence, maintains

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OPINION: Coming Together to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers

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One of the most important jobs we have as lawmakers is protecting the interests of those in danger. This is something nearly all legislators can agree on regardless of their political background or what region they represent. We must protect those who need it most. Recently, the Assembly minority conference has advocated alongside our majority

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Recently, the Assembly minority conference has advocated alongside our majority colleagues for two important measures to keep New Yorkers safe. Bill A.2231, also known as Jacobe’s Law, and bill A.6026, also known as Melanie’s Law, are both born of tragedy, and for that reason they are all the more important to pass into law.

Jacobe’s Law is carried by Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C–Ballston) and co-sponsored by legislators on both sides of the political aisle. It would require school administrators to contact the parents or guardians of students who are bullied or harassed and was written after 13-year-old Jacobe Taras tragically took his life as a result of being bullied.

Additionally, Melanie’s Law extends orders of protection to all immediate family members of a crime victim regardless of that family member’s age. This bill honors Melanie Chianese, a young woman killed by her mother’s ex-boyfriend. Per statute, the order of protection shielding Melanie’s mother and Melanie’s infant son did not include Melanie as she was deemed ineligible due to her age, 29, at the time she was killed. Assemblyman Anil Beephan Jr. (R,C–East Fishkill) has worked hard to gain traction for this legislation and has co-sponsored it alongside our majority colleagues.

In both instances, these bipartisan bills work to accomplish the same goal: protect the vulnerable. With measures in place to keep parents informed about what goes on while they are not in the direct care of their children and to ensure those exposed to dangerous individuals because of where they live, or who they are related to, are afforded proper protection, we can better identify those who need help and seek ways to insulate them from danger.

I am proud of the work our Assembly minority conference has put into advocating for these bills and the New Yorkers they will ultimately save. These measures represent the best of what we do as lawmakers, which is to come together to guard those who need it most. Together, we can make New York a safer place for all those who live and visit here, and that is, ultimately, the most important thing we can do to serve those who elected us to office.

William (Will) A. Barclay, 54, Republican, is the New York Assembly minority leader and represents the 120th New York Assembly District, which encompasses all of Oswego County, as well as parts of Jefferson and Cayuga counties.

OPINION: Immigration policy should serve America’s interests

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All eyes have been on the U.S. Mexico border in recent weeks as politicians and pundits assess the impact of changing rules for who can enter the United States. But the fixation on the border can distract from a bigger problem: America’s immigration system hasn’t kept up with the times. We need an immigration policy

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We need an immigration policy that advances our national interest, one that reflects our needs as well as our values. It should complement and support American foreign policy. It should respond to the current realities of workforce demands and international migration.

Yet our immigration system hasn’t been seriously updated since 1986. Our approach, which prioritizes family unification, doesn’t properly support an economy that has been transformed by massive technological change and a vast shift to service-sector jobs.

America is a nation of immigrants, and we need immigrants as much now as ever. But we especially need immigrants who can fill gaps in our workforce, including in science and medicine, but also in childcare, elder care, hospitality, and agriculture. The COVID-19 pandemic magnified the importance of these jobs. The need will grow more urgent because of declining U.S. birth rates and the aging of the population.

Nearly 20 years ago, a bipartisan immigration task force that I co-chaired with former Michigan Sen. Spencer Abraham sounded many of these themes. We recommended simplifying and streamlining immigration, creating distinct pathways for temporary, provisional, and permanent immigrants. We proposed a system of secure Social Security cards and worker IDs, along with “smart border” technology to reduce illegal immigration. We called for protecting the rights of immigrant workers and creating a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants already in the U.S.

Those recommendations still stand. We don’t issue enough immigrant visas for temporary work, and the process can be cumbersome for employers and workers. As a recent Brookings Institution report explains, we can have a win-win situation by using immigrants to fill “complementary” jobs that support the creation of well-paying positions for Americans.

But making even obvious changes to immigration policy is challenging. There are many competing forces in play, and positions are highly polarized.

America has long struggled with immigration. Until 1875, there were no real restrictions on who could voluntarily enter the country. Some of the first came with the Chinese Exclusion Act, which barred Chinese laborers. Immigration surged in the late 1800s and early 1900s, as cities and industry grew and factories needed workers. An anti-immigrant backlash produced the 1924 Johnson-Reed Act, which excluded most immigrants not from Northern and Western Europe.

The pendulum swung back after World War II. One of my first votes in Congress was for the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1965, which repealed national-origin quotas and replaced them with a point-based system. But much has changed.

In recent years, poverty, violence, and instability have driven desperate people to try to enter the U.S. in record numbers. Contrary to popular belief, the flow of migrants from Mexico has slowed, but more have arrived from Haiti, Cuba, and Venezuela — often making asylum claims. The Trump administration used Title 42, an emergency health regulation, to expel migrants quickly. That authority expired [recently], but the Biden administration adopted new rules requiring asylum seekers to apply online before entering the country.

Securing the border is important, but we can’t ignore the bigger picture: an immigration system that is long overdue for reform. There are about 45 million immigrants in the United States, most of them here legally. They care for our children and our elderly, cook and serve our meals, and grow our crops. They conduct research, provide health care, and start and run businesses.

We need a sensible, secure, and humane immigration system — for them and for all of us.

Lee Hamilton, 92, is a senior advisor for the Indiana University (IU) Center on Representative Government, distinguished scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and professor of practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Hamilton, a Democrat, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years (1965-1999), representing a district in south-central Indiana.

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