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All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

Never leave money on the table. This is your shortcut to upgrading your life, money and travel—all while spending less and saving more. Get tactical moves and deep dives into designing a life you’re excited about. Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life and looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk are here to deliver smart strategies you can plug into

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87:29

Top Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners to Maximize...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/08/06

#240: Transferring points is one of the best ways to maximize your points, so today we share the top airline and hotel transfer partners. We also cover strategies to get the most out of your points, including how to leverage transfer bonuses, identify sweet spots, avoid common mistakes, and more. Greg Davis-Kean is the founder of Frequent Miler, a blog dedicated to helping people maximize their travel rewards and loyalty programs, mostly without flying. He is also the host of the Frequent Miler

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63:36

Mini Retirements: How to Take a Break Sooner That...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/07/30

#239: Why wait until you're 65? It's feasible for almost anyone to take a mini retirement and when done right, it can also fast-track your career and income. Learn how to plan one, negotiate time off, manage costs, avoid pitfalls, and make it work if you’re self-employed. Plus, we share tips for handling health insurance and other logistics during your mini-retirement.Jillian Johnsrud is the author and host of Retire Often. She’s taken more than a dozen mini-retirements and coaches people to

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57:44

18 Tactics for Booking Travel with Points & Miles

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/07/23

#238: Chris shares 18 tactics he’s used to get the best deals booking flights and hotels with points. Learn how to leverage flexibility, navigate transfer partners, use the right tools, identify “sweet spots,” avoid high fees, position flights, and so much more.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/18-tactics-for-booking-award-travel Partner Deals MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Trust & Will: Get 20% off personalized, legally binding estate plans Vuori:

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63:59

How to Design a Rich Life at Any Income with Ramit Sethi

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/07/16

#237: Start living your rich life today regardless of your income. Learn how to spend without guilt, track the four key financial numbers that matter most, harness the power of decisiveness, and avoid the common traps that hold people back as their income grows.Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and the NYT bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich. He hosts the popular Netflix show, How to Get Rich, and the Money for Couples podcast. Link to Full Show Notes:

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108:22

Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/07/09

#236: Chris reviews and ranks the full American Express lineup of 30+ cards. He also breaks down Membership Rewards, transfer partners, approval rules, card-linked offers, unique perks, and more.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/amex-cards-membership-rewards-points Partner Deals Kick: 50% off your first year of self-driving bookkeeping w/ code CHRIS DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay

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56:33

Chris’ Money Allocation Framework: 10 Steps to Build...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/07/02

#235: Chris shares his personal 10-step money allocation framework to help prioritize savings, investments, and financial flexibility. He also dives into advanced strategies for tax optimization, liquidity, and real-world application through listener questions.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/10-step-money-allocation-framework Partner Deals Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to

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24:59

Bonus Ep: Earn Points on Mortgage, 4x 100k+ Card...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/06/28

#234: In this bonus episode, Chris discusses the new Mesa Homeowners Card, some new big welcome bonuses, card and hotel program devaluations, two new points promotions, free summer activities and more.Link to Full Show Notes: ⁠⁠https://chrishutchins.com/card-news-promos-and-more-june-2025⁠ Resources Mentioned Mesa Homeowners Card 5,000 Point Offer (or code FCRGNB) Amex Platinum: Up to 175k Bonus Amex Gold: Up to 100k Bonus ⁠Major Card Refresh (100k/200k Bonus)⁠ Coinbase One 4%

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67:02

Money: What Each Generation Gets Right (& Wrong) with...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/06/25

#233: Explore how different generations approach money and what they get right (and wrong) about saving, investing, spending, and building wealth. We dig into the psychology of money across generations and share practical lessons on homeownership, retirement, automation, points inflation, and more. Ben Carlson is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. He runs the popular financial blog, A Wealth of Common Sense and is the author of four books on investing and

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79:58

Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2025

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/06/18

#232: Chris reviews his current credit card lineup for 2025. He also covers how to evaluate new/existing cards, some card changes for 2025, new cards he's excited about, the best cards for each major spending category, and apps to manage all your cards. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/whats-in-my-wallet-2025 Link to Cards Mentioned: https://chrishutchins.com/blog/whats-in-my-wallet-for-2025/ Partner Deals Trust & Will: Get 20% off personalized, legally binding estate

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66:16

Top 50 Ways to Upgrade Your Life, Money, and Travel...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/06/11

#231: Chris shares his top 50 hacks, learnings and lessons from the past 230 episodes. Learn actionable strategies to level up your travel, wealth, points & miles, productivity, relationships, and so much more!Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/50-impactful-lessons-travel-money-life Partner Deals Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Facet: Personalized Financial

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55:06

The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/06/04

#230: The Wealth Ladder is a new philosophy for thinking about money and in this episode you'll learn exactly how to handle your spending, income, investments, and more, with tailored advice for every stage. We cover strategies to boost income, spend smarter with the 0.01% rule, avoid costly financial traps, evaluate new business opportunities, and achieve financial freedom.Nick Maggiulli is a financial writer, data expert, and the COO of Ritholtz Wealth Management. He’s the creator of the

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68:51

Understanding and Improving Your Gut Health with Dr....

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/05/28

#229: Your gut is the engine of your entire body, so today we break down how to keep it running smoothly with practical, evidence-backed tips. We cover the gut’s powerful role in digestion, immunity, and brain health while challenging common misconceptions about reflux, probiotics, and more.Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a board-certified integrative gastroenterologist, bestselling author, and founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness. She’s the founder of Gutbliss and host of the Gutbliss Podcast,

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60:48

Deep Dive on Citi Credit Cards and ThankYou Points...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/05/21

228: A deep dive into Citi’s credit card lineup. I've recently opened up a few Citi cards and am very excited about sharing the best Citi cards, how to maximize ThankYou Points, the best airline and hotel transfer partners, and how Citi’s best two-card combo stacks up against other major issuers.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/citi-credit-cards-thank-you-points Partner Deals Thrive Market: 30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift Facet: Personalized

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71:18

The Path to Becoming an Expert in Points & Miles with...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/05/14

#227: An actionable 4-step framework to master points and miles while maximizing personal value. We cover high-yield earning strategies like paying processing fees, bulk ordering, and leveraging business expenses, plus tactics for scaling award travel for multiple people. We also explore alternate pathways to earn and redeem points without chasing “perfection.”Devon Gimbel is the founder of Point Me to First Class, an educational platform and podcast that teaches people to maximize their

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65:14

Optimizing Vacations, New Ways to Earn Points,...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/05/07

#226: From optimizing travel and rewards to new ways to earn points, Chris shares some recent tactics he's picked up on upgrades and award travel. He also covers some flight deals, airline changes, Mother's Day gift ideas, and reflects on recent podcast episodes.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/optimizing-vacations-and-new-ways-to-earn-points⁠ Partner Deals Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Trust & Will: Get 20% off personalized,

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71:58

Optimize Your Oral Health for a Longer Life with Dr....

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/04/30

#225: Learn how to optimize your oral health to prevent disease and improve your overall health. We cover the ideal oral care routine, negative impacts of mouth breathing, the truth about fluoride, the role of nutrition and diet, how to choose the right dentist, dental coverage options, and so much more.Dr. Mark Burhenne is a functional dentist, author, and the founder of Ask the Dentist, a go-to resource for evidence-based oral health education. He is also the co-founder of Fygg, a toothpaste

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79:51

Airport Lounges: Getting In, Hidden Perks and Expert...

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2025/04/23

#224: This is the ultimate guide to airport lounges. You'll learn how to access the best lounges without needing to fly first class by using credit cards, memberships, elite status, and more. We’ll also discuss the best lounges, underrated perks, tools to manage access, avoiding crowded lounges and more.Kevin Song is the co-founder of This Lounge, one of the most comprehensive databases of airport lounges around the world. He is a former cybersecurity professional at WeWork, Hyatt, Deloitte, The

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58:11

Become a 10x Better, More Effective Writer with...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/04/16

#223: Actionable tips to become a better writer—whether it’s for work, business, or everyday life. We cover the biggest copywriting mistakes, essential skills for effective writing, the only copywriting formula you need to know, plus the tools and exercises (including AI) to sharpen your writing.Neville Medhora is the founder of Copywriting Course and SwipeFile.com. He’s worked with top companies to help them craft high-converting copy to grow their sales exponentially. Link to Full Show Notes:

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45:09

Earning Points on Taxes, Navigating Market...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/04/09

#222: Discover how paying taxes with a credit card can unlock huge rewards—or even turn a profit. Chris also shares how he's handling the current market decline and shares practical tips for teaching kids about money, stacking card-linked offers, and using VPNs for big savings.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/pay-taxes-with-credit-card-2025-musings Partner Deals Facet: Personalized Financial Planning + $250 enrollment fee waived Storyworth: Share your mother's stories in a custom

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65:35

Deep Dive on Credit Reports, Scores, and Their...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/04/02

#221: The ultimate guide to credit reports and scores—how they’re calculated, what affects them, and proven ways to improve them. Specially, I'll cover how opening lots of credit cards impacts your credit. You'll also learn how to check your credit reports and scores for free, dispute errors, understand lender scoring models, protect your financial health, and more.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/credit-reports-credit-scores Partner Deals Superhuman: Free month of the fastest

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