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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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37:24

Top 10 Takeaways from 2025

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2026/01/07

#260: Chris distills the most powerful lessons from over 50 episodes in 2025 into 10 actionable takeaways that changed how he thinks about money, time, health, relationships, purpose, and more.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/top-takeaways-2025-optimize-money-travel-life Partner Deals Gusto: Free 3-month trial of the #1 payroll software Notion: Try Notion Agent free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email

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59:44

Choosing the Problems Worth Struggling For with Mark...

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2025/12/31

#259: Learn how to pick the challenges in life that actually matter. We break down how to stop optimizing for the wrong things, why values trump goals in decision-making, practical strategies for building real friendships, and more.Mark Manson is the bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (20M+ copies sold). He hosts the Solved podcast, writes the newsletter Your Next Breakthrough, and co-founded Purpose, an AI tool for exploring purpose and values. Link to Full Show Notes:

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54:54

My Top 5 Mistakes with Points & Miles

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2025/12/17

#258: The 5 biggest mistakes Chris has made in his points & miles journey. He dives into the hidden cost of status, the math behind point values, the power of opportunity cost, and why hoarding points quietly destroys value.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/top-5-points-and-miles-mistakes Partner Deals Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite

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73:17

End of Year Checklist for Your Taxes, Points and Miles

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/12/10

#257: We break down essential tax and financial decisions to make before year-end. Learn how to maximize deductions, optimize charitable giving, manage investment gains and losses, and take advantage of retirement and home-improvement credits. We also run through all the credit card, points and miles deadlines to hit before 12/31.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/end-of-year-financial-checklist-2025 Partner Deals Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've

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58:45

The Easy Way to Build and Maintain Meaningful...

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2025/12/03

#256: We break down the simplest, most effective ways to build stronger friendships and stay connected as an adult. Plus, learn how to build a personal website, host better events, send a friends newsletter, book a cruise on a budget, and so much more. Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and author who built and sold two successful companies, Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack. His YouTube and short-form videos have reached over 55 million views. Link to Full Show Notes:

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84:30

2025 Holiday Gift Guide and Top Ways to Save This Season

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2025/11/19

#255: Here are 100+ holiday gift ideas across tech, kitchen, home, clothing, fitness, kids, and games. I’ll also share tools and tactics to help you find deals and spend less this holiday season.For all the products, links, deals and more, check out the full 2025 Gift Guide here: https://chrishutchins.com/gifts Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/gift-guide-2025 Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite

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72:10

The Cost of Always Optimizing with Chris and Amy

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2025/11/12

#254: Chris and Amy share a candid look at their life together as two optimizers. They discuss everything from family finances and teaching their kids about money to managing their health, work, and travel. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/ama-amy-marriage-parenting-health Partner Deals NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Storyworth: Share your family stories in a custom book (+ $10 off) DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the

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59:23

10 Lessons That Challenged My Thinking on Money and Life

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2025/11/05

#253: My top 10 takeaways from a retreat for high-net-worth investors, which will cover investing, managing risk, investing in your health, building meaningful relationships, parenting with purpose, and defining success in a way that goes far beyond money.Tad Fallows is the co-founder of Long Angle, a private community for investors with more than $2.2 million in assets. He previously co-founded iLab Solutions, a global leader in cloud-based lab management software, which was acquired by Agilent

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85:55

Family Travel on Points: Tips, Tricks and Tactics...

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2025/10/29

#252: Chris and Nick share strategies to make family travel affordable and stress-free with points and miles. They cover how to find multiple award seats, book business class for families, and their best tips for traveling with kids, from managing jet lag and delays to finding family-friendly hotels, must-have travel gear, and more.Nick Reyes is a writer at Frequent Miler and co-host of the Frequent Miler On The Air podcast. He is an avid traveler who's been to 60+ countries and loves collecting

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58:43

How to Focus on What Matters and Let Go of the Rest...

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2025/10/22

#251: Discover why Stoicism matters more than ever and how to make it part of your daily life. We share practical ways to focus on what you can control, build resilience, and cultivate the four Stoic virtues: courage, self-discipline, justice, and wisdom.Ryan Holiday is a bestselling modern philosopher and author of The Daily Stoic, The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key. His books on Stoic virtues have sold over 10 million copies in 40+ languages. He’s also the

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69:37

Open Enrollment, Diversifying Investments, Buying...

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2025/10/15

#250: Chris dives into listener questions, covering open enrollment, investing, buying gold, life and auto insurance, RSUs, practical ways to leverage AI tools and more.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/open-enrollment-AMA-2025 Partner Deals Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Gusto: Free 3-month trial of the #1 payroll software DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal

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50:10

Earn More Points in Multiplayer Mode with Kai

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2025/10/08

#249: 3x your points and miles with a multiplayer strategy. We break down how to earn, manage, and maximize rewards with a partner, family, or friends. Plus learn how to handle the logistics, emotions, and systems that make it all work.Kai is the founder and host of The Daily Churn Podcast, where he shares his churning journey. In 2024, Kai and his partner earned a total of $40,000 and 5 million points. Link to Full Show Notes:

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93:48

How to Stop Over-Optimizing and Focus on What Matters...

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2025/10/01

#248: Learn to escape the trap of over-optimizing and design a more meaningful life. We explore setting boundaries, resetting priorities, and turning failure into fuel for success. We also dive into Tim’s creative process behind his new card game and the surprising value of play.Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show, one of the world’s most popular podcasts with over a billion downloads. He loves experimenting with productivity, health,

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62:54

Deep Dive on Bank of America Credit Cards (Up to...

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2025/09/24

#247: Chris dives into Bank of America’s credit card lineup and why he has 5 different BoA cards right now. He'll go over how the Preferred Rewards program can help you earn unlimited 3.3% back on everything. Finally, he also covers approval rules, credit limits, unique perks like free museum access, and more.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/bank-of-america-preferred-rewards Partner Deals Gusto: Free 3-month trial of the #1 payroll software Gelt: Skip the waitlist on

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71:50

Contrarian Takes on Money, Risk, and Retirement with...

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2025/09/17

#246: Today we explore contrarian takes on budgeting, the 4% rule, retirement planning, and the risks of blindly investing in bonds. We also cover strategies for investing, spending, and rethinking how to use money with purpose.Tyler Gardner is a personal finance creator, educator, and former portfolio manager who’s built a following by challenging conventional money wisdom. He's also the host of Your Money Guide on the Side. Link to Full Show Notes:

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67:05

How Much Are Points and Miles Worth in 2025?

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2025/09/10

#245: Ever wonder what points are really worth? I'll break down the different types of points, how to calculate their value, and the biggest mistakes people make along the way. You’ll also learn when cash back might be the smarter choice and my personal card strategy for maximizing credit card rewards.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/what-are-your-points-worth Partner Deals Gelt: ⁠Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Fabric: ⁠Affordable

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57:56

How I Saved $10,000+ on Luxury Hotels

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2025/09/03

#244: I'll explain how I saved over $10k on luxury hotels in Costa Rica and Carmel Valley using points, free nights, and elite perks. I’ll walk you through every step, from how to book with points, when to buy them on sale, how to stack hotel credits, which hotel programs give you upgrades and free breakfast, and more!Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/maximize-savings-costa-rica-carmel-valley Partner Deals Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice NetSuite: Free

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59:30

Smarter Strategies for Retirement, Wealth Building,...

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2025/08/27

#243: Discover smarter strategies to grow your wealth and create financial flexibility. We dive into when it makes sense to invest beyond retirement accounts, how to access savings early through Roth conversions and 72(t) distributions, ways to reduce taxes with HSAs, tax-advantaged accounts, and charity, and so much more.Michael Kitces is the Head of Planning Strategy at Focus Partners Wealth, co-founder of XYPN and publisher of a continuing education blog for financial planners, Nerd’s Eye

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64:26

Deep Dive on Capital One Credit Cards and Miles (+...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/08/20

#242: Chris dives into the Capital One credit card lineup, breaking down earning structures for miles and cash back, exciting benefits, and redemption strategies. He also covers the best 2-card combo, transfer partners, important application rules, and more.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/capital-one-credit-cards-miles-guide Partner Deals Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay

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56:42

Earn More Points with New Cards, Bonuses, and...

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life ·

2025/08/13

#241: We cover new credit cards, increased welcome bonuses, and major changes to existing cards and their benefits. Plus, learn how to rack up thousands of points through airline and hotel challenges and giveaways.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/new-cards-increased-offers-points-challenges Partner Deals Copilot Money: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Gelt: Skip the

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