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The magazine of American Airlines Federal Credit Union
Consumers love being connected while enjoying seamless integration. Smart homes have led to smart neighborhoods — and it’s even extending beyond those borders.
Your credit score — a three-digit number between 300 and 850, with 650+ generally considered good — offers landlords and lenders a snapshot of your overall credit history and financial health.
That’s when little technological time-savers become invaluable. While everyone at the Credit Union loves interacting with our members, we also recognize you don’t always have time to swing by your nearest branch or deposit-taking ATM whenever you need to deposit a check.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found mobile app developers are not always straightforward about what their products do. According to the FTC, 59% of apps collect and share information, though only 11% tell users they do and 84% of apps allow in-app purchases, opening people up to unexpected charges.
In a world where a vehicle’s value drops by 20 to 30% during the first 12 months of ownership, protecting yourself with Guaranteed Auto Protection or “GAP” insurance may be a smart purchase as you prepare to drive off the car lot.