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A W O R D FROM THE CEO 2 | WINTER 2020 President & Chief Executive Offi cer Gail K. Enda Senior Vice President, Member Experience Lori Hall Vice President, Marketing & Business Development Lori Reeves Marketing Communications Manager Todd Camp Planting Seeds PUBLISHED BY Path Creative, LLC Creative Director J.R. Arebalo Jr. Editorial Director Jennifer Robertson Norris Account Director KariAnne Skinner Hendricks Operations Director Jennifer Arebalo Contributing Writers Brian Keagy, Mark Henricks Bridget McCrea, Jordan Rane, Tamekia Reece, Haley Shapley EDITORIAL OFFICES 2201 Long Prairie Road Suite 107-840 Flower Mound, TX 75022 editor@pathcreative.net ™ is published by Path Creative, LLC ©2020. 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. For many of us, this is the time when we look forward to the excitement of the year ahead: embracing new beginnings, setting resolutions and focusing on ways to renew and grow. At American Airlines Federal Credit Union, our team members are especially excited as we will pick up roots during the fi rst quarter of 2020 and move our headquarters and main branch to the new Robert L. Crandall Campus of American Airlines as part of the company's One Campus, One Team initiative. Please stay tuned for information about our new location and important dates. For more than eight decades, the Credit Union has grown alongside the aviation industry. We have been by the side of many of our members for a lot of those decades, helping them plant seeds, lay down roots and branch out. And while we have changed along with the times, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to improve the fi nancial lives of those who work in the air transportation industry and their families. When it comes to your personal growth, we're here to nurture you through every step and encourage you to start the new year with a focus on your fi nancial wellness. A fi nancial plan is a cornerstone for healthy growth. The Credit Union offers a number of helpful services (including fi nancial check-ups and planning, credit monitoring, educational seminars and more) to get you on solid ground. We also offer a number of opportunities to examine your existing loans and debts and weed out the higher rates and payments through refi nancing. Of course, ™ offers a number of useful articles to start 2020 off right, including budgeting tips for saving more (Page 7), starting your small business for success (Page 8), creating a plan to get fi scally fi t (Page 12), setting your children up with fi nancial fundamentals (Page 16) and much more. For almost all of us, 2020 promises to be a year of tremendous change, but with American Airlines Credit Union on your side, we're ready to grow even stronger together. All the best, Gail Enda President & CEO We've got you covered from wall to wall. Call (800) 533-0035 Stop by a branch near you AACreditUnion.org or on our app ** 01/20 TEND TO YOUR LOANS. be able to lower your rates and your payments. Percentage Rate. Open a new Visa Platinum Low Rate Credit Card between 01/01/2020 and 03/31/2020. 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