As one of our policy owners, you can look forward to receiving your 2017 Annual Policy Statements soon. An important part of a Life Lived Well is your preparation for the future. Empower yourself and your loved ones by taking a few minutes to review your 2017 AAFMAA statements, specifically for accuracy in the following areas:

As each new year begins, several priorities rise in importance. Typically among these are the financial security concerns you must address to ensure the long-term well-being of your family. As your resource and partner, AAFMAA understands. We are here for you not just today, but in the future — ready and able to assist you throughout all stages of your life.

We sadly report that AAFMAA’s former Vice Chairman of the Board, GEN Jack N. Merritt (USA, Ret) passed away in his home Wednesday afternoon, January 3, 2018. GEN Merritt was an inspirational leader whose influence and impact will be seen and felt by many future generations of AAFMAA Members.

We have that December feeling — a crisp chill in the air, the tinkling of sleigh bells, and a mailbox overfilled with donation requests from charitable organizations. As Americans, we gave over $373 billion in 2016 alone. As your desire to give grows this time of year, we have outlined some tips to ensure you can do so with peace-of-mind that your gift provides maximum efficiency for both you and your charity of choice.

You’ll Thank Yourself a Year from NowWith the New Year right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to make resolutions before the calendar flips to January 1. Every year, many people base their resolutions on things like faith, family, and personal wellness. But financial stability tends to trail far behind. For instance, in 2015, only 29% reported financial considerations in their New Year's resolutions. AAFMAA is hoping to change that this year by providing the top 4 financial resolutions to make for 2018: Financial Resolution #1 — Diversify Your Income StreamsDoes the bulk of your annual income come from one source? Is there one slice of the pie that dominates your other income sources? It’s a good idea to diversify your income streams as much as possible so you aren’t dependent on one particular source as your sole income.Create a game a plan to grow other income streams so that you increase your overall income and decrease your reliance on one main source. This resolution is a ...

It has been reported in the media lately that, in 2021, regulators will replace LIBOR (the London Interbank Offered Rate) with a system of rates that are more closely tied to interest rates on actual loans. LIBOR is the financial benchmark that is tied to an estimated $350 trillion of financial instruments like bonds and derivatives and is used to set many variable interest rate transactions, including some adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). Read the full article to see how the forecast of this economic area will affect your own mortgage rates both in the short- and long-term.