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A W O R D FROM THE CEO 2 | SUMMER 2018 Part of our job here at American Airlines Federal Credit Union is to simplify your life so you can make time for what matters most. You've spent the fi rst part of the year daring to dream and working to build it. Don't you think it's time you started living your dream fully as well? Maybe you've had your eye on fi nally purchasing a new car or simply upgrading that outdated old family roadster. The auto- buying process has never been easier and the Credit Union is here to give you a bureaucratic break so you can step on the gas. Tired of dealing with multiple accounts at a number of fi nancial institutions? Why not open a Credit Union checking account where our 360-degree online banking functionality allows you to monitor all of your accounts, including the ones on which you may be a joint owner. And our intuitive, convenient online services make your banking experience a breeze, whether you're on your desktop or using our smartphone or tablet app. Maybe you're ready to take your small business to the next level. The Credit Union has you covered with a full suite of products geared to boost your business easily without eating up your valuable free time. As always, you'll fi nd plenty of helpful information connected to those subjects on the following pages, including some of the hottest business-related podcasts out there (Page 4), how the latest innovations in auto technology are changing the way we drive (Page 12), why you should consider those value-added options when buying a new or used vehicle (Page 48) and so much more. Be sure and check the ads in this issue of ® to fi nd out about this quarter's checking and auto-related special offers. And as always, we offer lots of advice and helpful tips on all the channels we use to communicate with you. But in the meantime, don't waste another minute. Get out there and start living that dream! All the best, Angie Owens President & CEO President & Chief Executive Offi cer Angie Owens Senior Vice President, Marketing and Operations Lori Hall Vice President, Marketing & Business Development Lori Reeves Marketing Communications Manager Todd Camp We give you room to grow PUBLISHED BY Path Creative, LLC Creative Director J.R. Arebalo Jr. Editorial Director Jennifer Robertson Norris Account Director KariAnne Harmon Operations Director Jennifer Arebalo Contributing Writers Brian Keagy, Mark Henricks, Gina Mayfi eld, Bridget McCrea, Joe Pappalardo, Tamekia Reece, Haley Shapley EDITORIAL OFFICES 2201 Long Prairie Road Suite 107-840 Flower Mound, TX 75022 editor@pathdesigngroup.com ® is published by Path Creative, LLC ©2018. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reprinted or otherwise duplicated without the written permission of the editor and American Airlines Federal Credit Union. American Airlines Credit Union and CAARS are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. This publication may provide links or references to internet sites as a convenience to our readers. While American Airlines Credit Union endeavors to provide resources that are reputable and safe, we are not responsible for the information, products or services obtained on such sites and are not liable for any damages arising from your access to such sites. The content, accuracy and opinions expressed and the links provided by these resources are not monitored or endorsed by American Airlines Credit Union. These articles are for general information purposes only. American Airlines Credit Union urges its members to do independent research and to consult with fi nancial and legal professionals before making fi nancial decisions. The opinions expressed by the authors do not necessarily refl ect the opinions and views of American Airlines Credit Union, nor does the inclusion of the articles in this magazine constitute endorsements by the authors or American Airlines Credit Union of any of the products advertised therein. ® and cent$ ® : it all adds up are registered trademarks of American Airlines Federal Credit Union. American Airlines Credit Union and the Flight Symbol are marks of American Airlines, Inc.