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In this episode, Luis speaks about the importance of having an emergency savings fund, and the best place to put it. 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 Investment News 40 Under 40 in 2019 and Financial Advisor Magazine’s 10 Young Advisors to Watch, as well as Investopedia’s 100 Top Financial Advisors of 2020. From participating as an FPA NexGen Ambassador & Host, 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, Luis discusses the following and more: The Importance of Having an Emergency Savings Fund The Two Most Important Things an Emergency Fund Needs to Have Comparing Checking, Savings, Money Market, High Yield Savings and CDs Why You Should Not Put Your Emergency Savings in a Short-Term Bond Fund Money Market Accounts vs. Money Market Funds Resources: Download the 3 Fundamental “Money Moves” to Make Before Turning 45 Luis’ Instagram Luis’ Facebook Luis’ LinkedIn Luis’ Twitter On My Way To Wealth YouTube Channel