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A word from the CEO Our mission to encourage our member-owners to fully embrace life while striving to help them Plan It, Earn It, Enjoy It and Share It continues in earnest with this quarter's issue of Cents. We've reached what is arguably the most fun of our quarterly life lessons: Enjoy It — ways to make the most of your planning and earning. The time has come to take advantage of the rewards from working hard and saving up to hit the road or take to the skies for that dream vacation you've been looking forward to all year — or all your life. No matter where you're going or how you get there, American Airlines Federal Credit Union is ready to help you enjoy the ride. Our loans are designed to take you places, whether it's an auto loan for a new or previously owned vehicle or a personal loan or line of credit to make that overseas trip a reality. Perhaps it's a new credit card providing you the freedom to spend while trotting the globe. And our new chip-enabled cards, both debit and credit, have made spending safer and more secure. As always, this issue of includes plenty of informative stories to help you enjoy the fruits of your labors, whether it's tips on navigating new airport security measures (Page 10) or advice on how to realize the ultimate vacation — retirement (Page 20). You'll also find lots of additional financial advice and helpful information. And don't forget to check the back cover to learn how you can share your vacation photos with us. You've put in the work, now let us help you get out there and enjoy it! All the best, Angie Owens President & CEO President & Chief Executive Officer Angie Owens Senior Vice President, Marketing and Operations Lori Hall Vice President, Marketing & Business Development Lori Reeves Marketing Communications Manager Todd Camp AMERICAN AIRLINES CONTENT SERVICES Publisher Jane Geelan-Sayres Creative Director J.R. Arebalo Jr. Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Robertson Norris Managing Editor Gina Mayfield Senior Designers Erica Espiritu Gonzalez Wilfredo J. Torres Designers Sam Goodlin Esteban Jaramillo Account Manager KariAnne Harmon A MERIC AN AIRLINES Director of Finance John Pittman Senior Financial Analyst Tiana Saenz Distribution Manager John Depew EDITORIAL OFFICES 4333 Amon Carter Blvd., MD 5575 Fort Worth, TX 76155 jennifer.norris@aa.com ® is published by Content Services, a unit of American Airlines. ©2017 by American Airlines. 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 financial and legal professionals before making financial decisions. The opinions expressed by the authors do not necessarily reflect 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. Take advantage of what you've earned