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In this episode, Luis talks about co-branded retail cards and whether it’s a good idea to get one. Luis came to the U.S. at age 11 from the Dominican Republic. Growing up in New York City, he noticed the lack of financial literacy in his community and was inspired by his parents to work hard and pursue an education. He founded Build a Better Financial Future LLC and is the host of the On My Way to Wealth podcast. Luis was named one of InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 in 2019 and Financial Advisor Magazine’s 10 Young Advisors to Watch. From participating as an FPA NexGen Ambassador to speaking at the CFP Board’s Diversity Summit, Luis uses his platform to help spread financial literacy as well as encourage younger and diverse planners to join and thrive in the industry. Notes: In this episode, you’ll learn about the following: What a co-branded credit card is and how it differs from a store retail card The pros and cons of obtaining a co-branded credit card Additional considerations before you decide to apply for a co-branded credit card What to look out for to avoid overspending and paying unnecessary interest Resources: On My Way to Wealth Podcast & Blog Build a Better Financial Future LLC Luis’ Twitter Luis’ LinkedIn Luis’ Instagram Luis’ Facebook