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What does it look like to fully optimize your life—not just financially, but how you travel, make decisions, and spend your time? In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Hutchins, host of All the Hacks, for a fast-paced conversation about how to get more value, joy, and efficiency from everything you do. We talk about optimizing credit card rewards, streamlining travel, removing decision fatigue, and using money as a tool—not just for freedom, but for alignment with your values. If you're the kind of person who loves a smart system, a good travel hack, or just wants to make everyday decisions easier and more intentional, this episode is packed with ideas and inspiration. Get full show notes and transcript: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/travel-money-life-hacks-chris-hutchins/ Want to shape the show? Take the Point Me To First Class listener survey and share what you love and want more of! Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the Points Made Easy course waitlist here: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

Chris Hutchins, founder and host of All The Hacks, scaled his show into a 7-figure business using only ads and affiliate revenue — that's right, no courses or coaching services involved. In this episode, we dive into the strategies that have helped him reach 55,000 downloads per episode and sell out ad slots months in advance. Chris unpacks his success using the four steps of the Grow The Show podcast ladder framework, sharing tons of insights and tips for podcast growth, audience engagement, retention, and monetization. You'll get answers to the following questions and more: Are cross-promos or guest appearances more effective for growth? Do big names actually grow your podcast, or can solo episodes be just as impactful? How does YouTube compare to traditional platforms for audience growth and retention? Plus, tune in to hear an underutilized strategy that could significantly boost your podcast's reach and revenue! Topics Discussed Behind the success of Chris's All The Hacks podcast How Chris calculates his subscriber count The challenges of having a broad podcast audience Benefits of solo versus guest episodes Experimenting with intros to improve listener retention Podcast growth strategies that work (& ones that don't) Chris's approach to monetization and choosing sponsors MORE FROM CHRIS HUTCHINS: Connect with Chris Hutchins on Twitter! Learn how you can work with Chris to elevate your podcast growth and monetization strategy! https://allthehacks.ck.page/podcastconsulting ---- MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn APPLY To the Grow The Show Accelerator Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Today, I'm chatting with Chris, the host of the top ranked podcast All The Hacks.  In this episode we discuss when cash back might be the way to go, when to consider other points strategies aside from sign up bonuses, why $11,000 might be better than 1,000,000 points and so much more! One card to consider if you want a cash back card is the Chase Freedom Flex Card. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you're not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations ! ➤ Check out the Chase Freedom Flex Card Here:  ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Here: Timestamps:  00:00 - Get to know Chris 04:51 - Why Chris likes cash back cards  06:59 - How Chris earns so many points 09:15 - The misconceptions of points and miles 10:48 - What points is Chris sitting on for too long 12:47 - Opportunity cost of points and cash back 18:00 - What should people who go on 1 big trip a year do in terms of cash back? 24:32 - Psychology of "free" in points and miles 31:36 - Avoiding bad deals 32:54 - Compounding impact from cash back 36:00 - Unnecessary points analysis 38:12 - Cash back sign up bonuses 44:50 - Chris' top cash back cards to get 46:38 - Why Chris doesn't open a lot of cards 50:27 - Optimizing for convenience 52:50 - Outro == ➤ You can find Chris Here: You can find Julia at: ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template):  ➤ Instagram ➤ Credit card links ➤ Patreon  ➤ Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls 

Today's episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience is an interview I did recently with Chris Hutchins for his podcast, All The Hacks. We dive deep into many topics including finding a balance between the things you love, the importance of kindness, and a strong work ethic in achieving success. I also challenge the societal notion that "nice guys finish last," and share my belief that kindness is as crucial as hard work in reaching your goals. I hope you enjoy it!

Chris Hutchins joins Erik Torenberg as he explores the intricacies of building and growing a successful podcast. Learn about crucial factors of optimization, tracking growth, choosing platforms, monetization practices including subscription models and content-brand alignments, and more.We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.—LINKS:All The Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/—X / Twitter:@hutchins (Chris)@eriktorenberg (Erik)TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Episode Preview(01:27) Chris's Journey to Podcasting(02:26) The Challenges of Content Creation(04:18) The Power of Podcasting(05:00) The Importance of Creating Content for the Platform(06:32) The Struggles of Social Media Content Creators(09:57) The Future of All The Hacks(11:39) The Importance of Good Content(14:18) The Power of Cross Promotion(20:35) The Importance of Analytics in Podcasting(28:30) The Reality of Podcast Monetization(32:49) Exploring the Idea of Full-Time Creators(33:36) Building a Podcast Network: Challenges and Opportunities(35:03) The Impact of Audience Demographics on Advertising(36:23) The Pros and Cons of Niche Podcast Networks(39:54) Investing in Podcasters(45:21) The Journey of Building a Successful Podcast(47:46) Exploring the Idea of Subscription-Based Podcasts(53:25) The Future of Podcast Ecosystem This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mediaempires.substack.com

Chris Hutchins is an avid lifehacker, a financial optimizer, and he's the host of the top-ranked podcast, All The Hacks, where he shares his quest to upgrade his life without having to spend a fortune. Chris has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Previously, Chris was the head of new product strategy at Wealthfront after they acquired his company, Grove. Before that, he was an investor at Google Ventures, and cofounded Milk, which Google acquired. And he is also a member of my community, The Lab. Chris goes fast. He digs in deep, and he applies a scientific lens to his work. He has a real experimentality. In this episode, you'll learn How Chris grew his podcast How he was able to build and leverage relationships with high-profile creators like Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose How you can build similar relationships yourself And the experiments that he's run to grow his podcast Full transcript and show notes Chris's Website / Podcast / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn *** CONNECT

Chris Hutchins from All The Hacks joins this week's podcast and shares his best financial hacks from years of podcasting and interviewing top financial experts. We discuss the importance of automation and simplifying your finances, why renting is often better than owning a home, how to invest successfully, and how putting money rules in place can improve your financial life. Chris shared his favorite life organization tools, travel hacking thoughts, and much more! Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://insideoutmoney.org/015-all-the-financial-hacks-with-chris-hutchins/

Chris Hutchins is a podcaster (All The Hacks). He previously worked as the founder at Grove (acquired by Wealthfront) & Milk (acquired by Google). (0:00) Why Does Chris Podcast? (4:02) Maximizing Vs. Satisfysing (8:00) How Long Has Chris Been Hacking? (11:06) Wife & Relationship (21:13) Hacks For Relationships (28:15) Building World-Class Network (34:02) Principles Of An Optimized Life (38:50) Curiosity (41:45) How To Figure Out Your Thing (53:00) Driving Lyft (1:03:05) Finding Work You Love (1:10:30) Brilliant Strategy For Learning/Teaching (1:17:20) Challenge Resources Mentioned https://sarastibitz.com/ https://medium.com/chrishutchins/aceeecb21e48 Bill Perkins On All The Hacks – https://open.spotify.com/episode/29f3WdNtrYs5AdaP8jmKnV?si=736b74ee0003409b Derek Sivers On All The Hacks – https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T7DD03FW5bNf1BjvAE1E9?si=e0ed2bb71a3143f0 Arthur Brooks On All The Hacks – https://open.spotify.com/episode/4c2db9iTcBygScdxxojIPD?si=7e8a754f5fb54f35 Chris Hutchins On Tim Ferriss – https://open.spotify.com/episode/096TX9Cov1jjI1jxureble?si=1d0eb313848345a8 Gary Vaynerchuk On All The Hacks – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KlYZoHFNCEorl0o1LpYpP?si=8795fbf17d074447 Chris' Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/hutchins Podcast: https://www.allthehacks.com/ My Links

In this episode: what sparks goals, what are you optimizing you, valuing your time, and money prioritization. Sometimes on the journey to FI, we ask ourselves the following; do I really need to spend money on this? Do I really have the time and resources for that? These questions may be easy to dismiss by saying no in order to stay on track with your financial goals, but by dismissing them, you could be missing out on something that is beneficial to your personal journey! This week we are joined by friend of the podcast, Chris Hutchins, to talk about the hacks for optimizing your life, the differences between cheapness and frugality, and the importance of valuing your time and what it can lead to. Saving money is an important part of achieving FI, but you should never feel so restricted that you miss out on investing your time and money in things that bring joy and value into your life. While saving is important, it's okay to spend money. Whether it's on a trip or investing in something new, there are ways to make it work without feeling guilt or shame. Prioritizing and valuing your time can introduce new experiences and provide happiness as well as perspective while on this journey!  Chris Hutchins: Website: allthehacks.com Podcast: All The Hacks Timestamps: 2:27 - Introductions 6:12 - Full Time Podcasting 11:44 - What Sparks Our Goals 18:35 - What Are You Optimizing For? 23:36 - Managing Your Own Money 31:28 - Money Prioritization 39:03 - Valuing Time 50:53 - Real Estate Investing And Complexity 58:23 - The Once A Year Review 65:28 - Prioritizing Health 75:23 - Conclusion Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: feedback@choosefi.com Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth | All The Hacks Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Increase Productivity and Live the Life You Want | All The Hacks Playing With FIRE The Drive With Peter Attia Your Bold Move for 2023 | Dominick Quartuccio | ChooseFI Ep 419 Top Ways to Make This Year Amazing and Seven Simple Questions for Your Annual Review | All The Hacks My First Million Using an Investing Checklist to Improve your Portfolio | All The Hacks Paprika Delete Me Kubera Fancy Hands Eat Healthy and Save Money with the Laura Barrett Cookbook The 1% Rule in Real Estate: Is This a Realistic Way to Evaluate Rentals? House FIRE | ChooseFI Ep 414 Rocket Money Todoist Trustworthy Peter Attia DNS Huberman Lab Podcast Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More | All The Hacks Subscribe to The FI Weekly! More Helpful Links and Resources: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI's 3-card credit card strategy Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence Keep learning or start a new side hustle with one of our educational courses Commission-Free Investing with M1 Finance

#98: Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author Dan Martell joins Chris to talk about buying back time. They discuss the value of adopting the right mindset, techniques for scheduling your time, tools to streamline processes, and changes you can make to reclaim your time and lead a more fulfilling life.Dan Martell (@danmartell) is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author. He is also the managing partner of High Speed Ventures and the founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, the world's largest coaching program for high-performing founders of Software as a Service businesses. His new book is Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/buy-time-dan-martell Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the webKubera: 14 day trial of the world's most modern wealth tracker for $1Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest ecommerce platformVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Selected Links From The EpisodeDan Martell: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Resources Mentioned:Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your EmpireAll the Hacks Podcast::Managing Your Time to Get More Done with Laura VanderkamTranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What MattersCoaching: SaaS Academy | EMyth Business CoachTask Manager/Operations: Superhuman | Motion | Notion | Trustworthy | 1PasswordDelivery Services: Instacart | Towne.ioService Platform: TaskrabbitSleep/Activity Tracker: OuraChris's Recommendations: Pape Meat | ButcherBox Full Show NotesIntroduction to Dan Martell (00:00)Saving time, freeing it up, and buying it back (02:16)Time and energy audit (05:55)Understanding how you work, honoring your calendar, and learning when to schedule energy-depleting tasks (09:27)Maximizing efficiency by breaking down calendar tasks into several mini-tasks (14:04)Google Docs, calendars, and to-do lists (17:42)Life vision & RPM (20:31)Color-coding calendar hacks (22:55)Mindset: Common objections people have about the idea of buying back time (23:25)Leveling up in business: Trading time for money, money for time, and eventually money for money (27:29)Reducing expectations (30:00)Helping people value their time (34:02)Practical examples of how to buy back time (39:34)Administrative Assistant/House Manager/Virtual Assistant (56:02)Creating a family playbook (1:01:52)Trustworthy: Family operating system (1:05:34)Creating a frustration list (1:08:55)Designing your perfect week (1:11:19)Seven pillars of life (1:15:03)Relationships: Lessons learned from hiring a family coach (1:18:23)Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire (1:24:30)Where to find Dan Martell (1:25:59) PartnersDeleteMeDeleteMe is a simple subscription, privacy service for reducing unwanted personal information exposed on the public Web. They'll remove your cell phone #, address, email, family members and more from hundreds of data broker websites and then continuously scan for new data that shows up and get that removed as well. On average DeleteMe finds and removes over 2,000 pieces of data for a customer in their first two years.Get 20% off a plan for you or your entire family at allthehacks.com/deleteme KuberaKubera is most modern wealth tracker that can completely replace you net worth tracking spreadsheet. It can track your bank accounts, stocks, investments, crypto, real estate, physical assets and liabilities all in one place. It's so simple and easy to use, and because they partner with multiple account linking partners that even work for international accounts, you get the best connectivity possibleTry it out for 14 days for just $1 at allthehacks.com/kubera ShopifyShopify is a commerce platform that simplifies selling online and in-person so you can focus on successfully growing your business. And they even let you sell across social media marketplaces like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. Packed with industry-leading tools ready to ignite your growth, Shopify gives you complete control over your business and your brand without having to learn any new skills in design or code.Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/allthehacks VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#83: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about earning points with your spouse, where to put cash savings, investing vs. paying down a mortgage, when to book hotels in the travel portal, saving money on data while traveling and much more. This episode is packed with many of the incredible insights that Chris has earned from his years optimizing his life!Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions-7/ Partner Deals Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the webAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Selected Links From The EpisodeAll the Hacks Credit Card SiteCashback Comparison ExtensionWealthfront Cash AccountBrokered CDs (Vanguard | Schwab | Fidelity)Airalo eSim ShopRegister for Chase Freedom Q1 Bonus Full Show NotesListener Wins (00:47)Listener Hacks (3:19)Paying down mortgage vs. investing (5:35)Where to put short/mid-term savings (8:06)Getting more points with your partner (14:45)Opening airline accounts (17:08)Booking hotels and flights in the portal (20:05)Points Transfers (22:49)Short on Miles (27:53)Review the PNC Points Card (30:39)  Travel Questions (32:46)Storing Photos (36:32) Partners Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is a foundational nutrition drink designed to remove the friction from covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. It combines more than 9 essential nutrition products into one convenient and great-tasting drink, giving you an easy and efficient way to get your daily multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, prebiotic, functional greens blend, immune support complex and more. It contains no GMOs, no harmful ingredients and no artificial colors or sweeteners.Right now, Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5  free travel packs with your first purchase at allthehacks.com/athleticgreens DeleteMeDeleteMe is a simple subscription, privacy service for reducing unwanted personal information exposed on the public Web. They'll remove your cell phone #, address, email, family members and more from hundreds of data broker websites and then continuously scan for new data that shows up and get that removed as well. On average DeleteMe finds and removes over 2,000 pieces of data for a customer in their first two years.Get 20% off a plan for you or your entire family at allthehacks.com/deleteme FabricFabric by Gerber Life is where parents come to start their families' financial lives. They make life insurance easy with new lower prices that mean significant savings over other providers, like a million dollars in coverage for less than a dollar a day. With everything online, it takes less than 10 minutes to apply, and you could be offered coverage instantly, with no health exam required.It takes less than 10 minutes to apply and you could be offered coverage instantly, with no health exam required. To start protecting your family today with a 30-day money-back guarantee visit meetfabric.com/allthehacks VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn  

#94: Founder of Love and London, Jessica Dante, joins Chris to discuss all things London. They cover what to eat, see, do, and where to stay. Jessica also shares her favorite hidden gems, offers alternatives to overhyped tourist sites, and provides tips to experience the city like a true local. Then Chris provides a recap of his recent trip to London and walks through how to use use your points/miles for your next trip.Jessica Dante (@loveandlondon) founded the digital media company Love and London to share her love of London and make travel dreams a reality for others. Her mission is to provide tourists with unique ways to experience the city.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/london-travel-jessica-dante Partner Deals Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choiceDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the webAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packsVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Selected Links From The EpisodeLove and London: YouTube | Website | Instagram | Twitter | PinterestJessica Dante: Website | InstagramLove and London Resources:London 101 GuideLondon Pass guideLove and London Hotel and Accommodation AdviceVideo tour of the Shangri- La Hotel in The ShardLove and London Shop discount: Use the code "ALLTHEHACKS" for 10% off your purchase of digital travel guides and itineraries in the Love and London shop until 21st January 2023. Only valid at shop.loveandlondon.comResources Mentioned:Afar: The World's 10 Best Cities of 2023Travel & Leisure: The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2023Reviews and Ratings: Love and London |  Booking.com | The Infatuation | TimeoutAll the Hacks Luxury Upgrade ProgramLondon Recommendations:North London: HampsteadSites: Hampstead Heath | Kenwood HouseSouth London: BrixtonEast London: ShoreditchSites: Adrian Boswell: Shoreditch Broccoli Street Art Man | Columbia Road Flower Market | Broadway Market Dine/Drink: Bao Noodle Shop | Attendant Coffee Roasters | Jolene | Nightjar | Campania & JonesAccommodations: Mama ShelterWest London: Notting HillCentral London: Covent Garden | Marylebone | Soho | South Bank | Westminster | Chinatown | BermondseySites: Neal's Yard | Neal's Yard Remedies | Seven Dials | Tower of London: The Ceremony of the Keys | London Eye | Sky GardenDine/Drink: Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels (CVS Wine Bar) | The Barbary | The Barbary Next Door | Seven Dials Food Market | Opium | The Bermondsey Beer Mile | Maltby Street Market | Paradise | FreedomAfternoon Tea: Fortnum & Mason | Ting | One Aldwych Accommodations: Henrietta Hotel | Shangri-La The Shard | Cheval Collection ResidencesOther Dining Recommendations: Dishoom | Pizza Pilgrims | Franco Manca | PadellaTheater: Punchdrunk's The Burnt City | Agatha Christie's The MousetrapNavigation: Citymapper | Google MapsTransportation: Uber | Free Now | Tube | Bus (Including Night Busses) | Taxis & MinicabsAirport transportation from Heathrow: Elizabeth Line | Heathrow ExpressChris's RecommendationsAmazing London Airbnb Free NowAirbnb's AirCover Guarantee London Transport MuseumHamley'sNatural History MuseumScience Tea at The AmpersandFood/Drink: Dishoom | Borough Market | Ave Mario | Bancone | Opium | Mitre Lancaster Gate | Normah's | Seven Dials Food MarketMap of Award Hotels in LondonLondon Award Hotel Articles: The Points Guy | One Mile at a Time | Upgraded PointsAll the Hacks Upgrade Program Full Show NotesIntroduction to Jessica Dante (00:00)Why is London such a fantastic city? (02:19)What sets London apart from other major metropolitan cities? (03:19)Jess's top London experiences (04:52)Family-friendly London pubs (06:10)What to know about Londoners (07:20)London: a city that offers something for everyone (08:16)Planning your trip to London: the pros and cons of each season (09:32)The ideal number of days to stay in London (11:30)London food & drinks (14:10)Mistakes people make when visiting London (15:38)Which sites can you rely on for accurate UK reviews and ratings? (18:13)Safety travel tips (19:17)London: a lay of the land (20:59)Jess' food, drink, sightseeing, and shopping recommendations (23:06)Highlights of Jess' London itineraries (31:26)Jess' favorite hidden bar (35:11)Making reservations in London (35:57)Finding the best deals for London attractions (36:33)Afternoon tea recommendations (39:02)Random things to see (42:32)London area restaurant recommendations (46:57)London dining: are walk-ins a thing? (51:18)General Britain etiquette (53:17)Nightlife in London (56:26)London: transportation (57:43)London: air travel (59:40)London: theater scene (61:19)Planning your London trip (1:03:58)Hotel recommendations (1:05:14)Booking AirBnbs/hotels (1:07:55)The vibe of traveling to London with children (1:10:52)Final London recommendation (1:11:44)Where to find Jess online (1:14:26)Highlights of Chris' trip (1:18:54)Airbnb Issues and AirCover Protection (1:20:29)Transportation and Getting Around (1:27:15)Chris' favorite London activities (1:28:24)Chris' London food & drink recommendations (1:29:17)Booking flights to London with points (1:31:30)Using points for hotels in London (1:38:37) PartnersDaffyDaffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give, and they are on a mission to help people be more generous, more often. We do all our giving through Daffy because they make it so easy to put money aside for any of the 1.5+ million nonprofits in the us. You can make a one-time contribution or you can set a little aside each week or month and all your contributions are tax deductible.To start giving today and get your free $25 to give to the charity of your choice, go to allthehacks.com/daffy  DeleteMeDeleteMe is a simple subscription, privacy service for reducing unwanted personal information exposed on the public Web. They'll remove your cell phone #, address, email, family members and more from hundreds of data broker websites and then continuously scan for new data that shows up and get that removed as well. On average DeleteMe finds and removes over 2,000 pieces of data for a customer in their first two years.Get 20% off a plan for you or your entire family at allthehacks.com/deleteme Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is a foundational nutrition drink designed to remove the friction from covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. It combines more than 9 essential nutrition products into one convenient and great-tasting drink, giving you an easy and efficient way to get your daily multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, prebiotic, functional greens blend, immune support complex and more. It contains no GMOs, no harmful ingredients and no artificial colors or sweeteners.Right now, Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5  free travel packs with your first purchase at allthehacks.com/athleticgreens VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#11: You know I love a great life hack! In today's episode, I'm joined by Chris Hutchins, a life hacker, and host of the All The Hacks podcast. He has saved millions of dollars by breaking down every aspect of life, looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Together we look at ways you can upgrade your life, money, and travel – all while spending less and saving more. To apply for the Senior Podcast Producer position at Erika Taught Me: https://erikakullberg.com/producer-application Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - erikataughtme.com/bilt Thanks for tuning in and come back every Tuesday for a brand-new episode! Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.  Prefer video or want closed captions?⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube. Did you enjoy the episode?⁠⁠ Please leave us a review here⁠⁠: https://erikakullberg.com/review (just scroll to the bottom and tap on “leave a review”) It really helps the podcast especially since we're just getting started. Even just a sentence is perfect! Follow the podcast @erikataughtme across platforms.  ⁠Connect with me on Instagram.⁠ For more information, go to⁠ https://www.erikataughtme.com/⁠. Get on my personal finance & investing course priority waitlist here. https://erikakullberg.com/3DMoney Get my Mastering YouTube course, to learn how to grow a YouTube following and monetize it. https://erikakullberg.com/MasteringYT  ⁠Get more of my free resources.⁠

#92: Chris shares his list of the top year end optimizations to consider for your taxes, money, points and miles. That includes tax-loss harvesting, charitable deductions, retirement contributions and FSA/HSAs. It'll also cover taking advantage of all your annual credit card credits and perks.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/year-end-money-taxes-points-2022 Partner Deals Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlistPacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing creditsRocket Money: Easily cancel your unused subscriptionsAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packsDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Selected Links From The EpisodeTaxes/InvestingGelt: Tax planning service (skip the waitlist!)Gelt Tax Guide: Tax Concepts Worth Knowing During a RecessionAll the Hacks Newsletter: All About Investing Part 2Donor-Advised Fund DefinitionDaffy: $25 to towards a charity of your choiceTax-Loss HarvestingWash-Sale RuleSeries I Savings BondsOpportunity Zone InvestingWealthfront: $5,000 managed freeGrail test: Detect Cancer EarlyAugusta Rule: Tax Rules for Renting out Your HomePoints/Miles/CreditsFlyerTalk: Example Forum Page for Southwest CreditsAmerican Express Platinum: $200 Airline Credit | $200 Prepaid Hotels | $200 Dell | $50 Saks | $15/mo Uber ($35 in Dec) | $20/mo Digital EntertainmentSaks Credit Ideas: Aesop and Mack Weldon UnderwearAmex Gold: $10/mo Dining | $10/mo UberChase Sapphire Reserve: $300 Travel | $5/mo DoorDash | $10/mo GopuffCapital One Venture X: $300 TravelHilton Aspire: $250 Resort Credit | $250 Airline Credit | Annual Free Night | Complimentary Diamond Status | 150,000 point signup bonus Full Show NotesIntroduction to this week's episode (00:00)Should you take the standard deduction or should you itemize? (1:25)Accelerating or deferring income (3:59)Charitable donations (4:56)Donating appreciated assets (5:37)Donor-advised fund (7:28)Tax-loss harvesting and common index fund pairing (8:39)Selling crypto at a loss/abandonment loss (10:57)Opportunity zone investing (14:40)I-Savings Bonds (15:17)Stock options/ISOs (16:45)  Retirement accounts (17:37)Contributing to a 529 account (19:38)Use up the money in your FSA account (20:37)Max out your HSA account (21:31)Energy efficiency upgrades (22:11)EV tax credit (23:12)Hired as a business vs a W-2 employee (23:27)Business owner tax optimizations (24:52)HSA/FSAs and the Augusta Rule (30:19)California municipal bonds (32:31)End-of-the-year housekeeping: points and miles (32:54)Chasing flight and hotel status (34:05)Taking advantage of benefits/upgrades/lounge access passes (35:14)Hotel, credit card, and airline credits (35:39)Credit card: travel credits (38:42)Benefits included with the American Express Hilton Aspire card (39:18)San Francisco event (40:47) Partners Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is a foundational nutrition drink designed to remove the friction from covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. It combines more than 9 essential nutrition products into one convenient and great-tasting drink, giving you an easy and efficient way to get your daily multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, prebiotic, functional greens blend, immune support complex and more. It contains no GMOs, no harmful ingredients and no artificial colors or sweeteners.Right now, Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5  free travel packs with your first purchase at allthehacks.com/athleticgreens Pacaso Pacaso is the modern way to buy and own a second home in over 40 world-class destinations. Each home is set up in an LLC, so you can buy as little as 1/8 of the property. And then Pacaso handles everything, from expert interior design to ongoing management, dedicated local support, and equitable, app-based scheduling – making ownership simple and turnkey.To get a free Pacaso Access account, which includes early access to new listings and up to $10,000 in credit towards closing costs, go to allthehacks.com/pacaso Rocket MoneyRocket Money is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don't need, want, or simply forgot about. You can see all your unwanted subscriptions in one place, keep the ones you want and cancel the ones you don't – right from the app. Your Rocket Money concierge is there to cancel your subscriptions, so you don't have to. No talking to humans. No difficult conversations.Join over 2 million users who've used Rocket Money to save over $100 million and start canceling your unused subscriptions today, by going to allthehacks.com/rocketmoney MasterworksMasterworks is an alternative investing platform that gives you access to one of the most exclusive and overlooked investments in history: blue-chip art. Masterworks lets regular people invest in paintings by legends like Banksy, Basquiat and Warhol without spending millions. I've now used masterworks to invest in 14 different paintings, including a 15 million dollar Picasso.Here's how it works: Masterworks will buy a painting they think will appreciate well over time, then they securitize that painting with the SEC, so you can invest in it instead of buying the whole thing. Once they sell the painting, later on, you get your share of the proceeds. It's that simple. They've offered over 100 paintings so far and the three that have sold realized a net annualized gain over 30% per work. They have over 280,000 users and demand is as high as ever. All the Hacks has partnered with them to give you all priority access by going to allthehacks.com/masterworks(see important disclosures at masterworks.io/cd)  Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#91: Hedge fund manager and author, Bill Perkins, joins Chris to talk about what it actually means to die with zero. They discuss why you should focus on net fulfillment in each stage of life, what types of experiences to prioritize, banking memory dividends, questions to ask yourself in order to make the best choices about spending your money, solving for maximum fulfillment, and so much more.Bill Perkins (@billperkins) is a successful hedge fund manager and energy trader whose mission is to guide people to focus on living their richest lives now. His book is Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/die-with-zero-bill-perkins Partner Deals Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by scienceMasterClass: Learn from the world's best and buy one get one freeDaffy: Learn more about charitable tax savings with a special offerVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Selected Links From The EpisodeAll the Hacks is a Signal Awards finalist: Vote NowConnect with Bill Perkins: Instagram | Website | TwitterDie With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your LifeWealthfront Financial Utopia NumberCalculate your biological age: Inside TrackerFull-body MRI Scan: PrenuvoYour Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial IndependenceAll the Hacks NewsletterHacking Healthcare: Saving Money and Pushing BackAll the Hacks Podcast#40: The Power of Regret, Motivation and Good Timing with Daniel PinkBill Perkins' Saint Barthélemy RecommendationsBeaches: Flamands Beach | Grand Cul de Sac Beach | Gouverneur Beach | Saline Beach | Shell BeachHotels: Eden Rock | Le Barthélemy Hotel & SpaResturants: Nikki Beach | Shellona | Tamarin St. BarthGustavia Shopping Full Show NotesIntroduction to Bill Perkins (00:00)Who is the target audience of Bill's book? (01:36)Defining net fulfillment (02:43)Common misconceptions people have about retirement and spending (03:25)The declining utility of money (05:23)Anti-bucket list: bucketing things vs a bucket list  (09:28)What are you saving for? (Memory dividend) (11:59)Remembering your bucketing experiences (18:38)Start investing in your experiences now (20:11)How far in advance should you bucket your experiences? (23:38)Advice for people in their 20s and 30s on what experiences to prioritize (26:12)  Chris' backpacking trip (27:23)How to avoid getting caught in the hamster wheel (28:21)Principles of living an optimized life and the five whys (33:14)Bill's advice to people who are contemplating a career upgrade (35:09)Solutions for people who are concerned about not having enough money later in life (38:55)Attach your efforts to your goals (39:54)Letting go of fear associated with failure (42:07)Reframing your mindset and minimizing future regrets (44:08)Do the bold thing  (45:48)Determining the value of your time and fulfillment (46:55)Should you spend more money? Less money? Figuring out the straight line to the grave of spending down your money (50:02)Estimating how much money you need, and when you can stop saving (54:46)Doing it now benefits you later (60:31)The Coke/Pepsi taste testing experiment (1:00:52)Deconstructing what you love about your job, and being mindful about habituating yourself and defaulting to autopilot mode (1:41:07)Fire Movement (1:07:07)Building a model spreadsheet for net fulfillment and the downside of front-loading retirement (1:12:09)Getting past your habits and ego in exchange for more choices and opportunities (1:16:25)Habitually reviewing and readjusting your net worth goal (1:18:52)Solving for maximum fulfillment (1:22:20)Experiencing fulfilling opportunities and extending quantity and quality of life by practicing healthier habits (1:27:01)Thwarting many diseases and ailments through diagnostics (1:30:39)Bill Perkins' Saint Barthélemy recommendations (1:35:28)Where to find Bill Perkins online (1:38:23) PartnersInside Tracker InsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With InsideTracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker Masterclass With MasterClass, you can learn from the world's best minds - anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. With over 100 classes from a range of world-class instructors like Steph Curry, Richard Branson and Martin Scorsese, that thing you've always wanted to do is way closer than you think. When I signed up a few years ago, I jumped straight into an amazing cooking class by Thomas Keller that has totally leveled up my skills in the kitchen. I also really enjoyed FBI Hostage Negotiator, Chris Voss' class on the art of negotiation.With every class I've taken I'm blown away by the depth of knowledge the instructors have and the quality of the experience. I highly recommend you check it out. This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free at allthehacks.com/masterclass DaffyDaffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give, and they are on a mission to help people be more generous, more often. We do all our giving through Daffy because they make it so easy to put money aside for any of the 1.5+ million nonprofits in the us. You can make a one-time contribution or you can set a little aside each week or month and all your contributions are tax deductible.To learn more about charitable tax savings and to make all your tax-deductible donations before year-end in one place go to allthehacks.com/daffy VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#88: Tad Fallows joins Chris on this bonus episode to discuss teaching children about money and investing, allowances, college savings, and strategies you can use for investing in your children. Tad also shares his favorite real estate tax hack recommendations for Dallas, Texas and his favorite finance podcasts.Tad Fallows (@LongAngleHNW) is co-founder of Long Angle, a private digital community of highly successful young entrepreneurs and executives. He also cofounded iLab Solutions LLC, a global leader in cloud-based laboratory management software, which Agilent Technologies acquired in 2016.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/bonus-tad-fallows Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Tad Fallows: Twitter | Website | LinkedIn | EmailResources MentionedM is for MoneyMr. Money MustacheReddit fatFIREPodcastsOdd Lots PodcastMoney For The Rest of UsBusiness of FamilyTad Fallows' Dallas RecommendationsKaty Trail Ice HouseDallas Symphony Orchestra Full Show NotesIntroduction to Tad Fallows  (00:00)Instilling your children with financial knowledge and values without entitlement (03:38)Gifting your children with brokerage accounts to purchase individual shares of stocks (07:09)Teaching the value of money and charitable giving through allowances (08:39)Encouraging financial responsibility and reinforcing natural consequences to correct behaviors (09:04)College Savings and 529s vs. keeping money in a less restrictive place (10:17)Tax Hack: Become a Real Estate Professional (13:00)Resources Tad follows to stay current on investments and finances (14:07)Tad's Dallas Recommendations (15:47)  Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#86: Host Chris Hutchins delves into the topic of vacation homes in today's solo episode.  He explores the pros and cons of vacation home options, including home rentals and exchanges, fractional ownerships, vacation real estate investment funds, and timeshares. Chris also discusses his family's experience owning timeshare properties, shares special offers for All the Hacks listeners, and more.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/vacation-homes Partner DealsPacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing creditsInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by scienceButcherBox: High-quality meat, delivered to your door + Free Thanksgiving TurkeyDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Resources MentionedHigher-End Vacation Home Rental sitesAvantStayWander (email hello@wander.com and mention All the Hacks to get $250 off)Haven InVillas of DistinctionVacation Home Rental sitesAirbnbVrboCabo VillasHome ExchangeHome ExchangeLove Home SwapPeople Like UsThird HomeCouchsurfingMy PlaceFractional OwnershipPacasoMy 5 HomesPrivate Residence ClubsThe OrchardTimbers ResortsVacation Real Estate Investment FundsEquity ResidencesDestination ClubsInspiratoInspirato PassBlog: Luxury Pass ReviewsExclusive ResortsDestination Club Comparison List: Sherpa ReportTimesharesRent or Buy SecondhandRed WeekTug2KoalaDay Passes to Resorts: Resort PassRent Private Pools: Swimply (

The credit card landscape glitters with options for the consumer - different rewards earned at different rates, in different ways, sometimes with an annual fee and sometimes not, all wrapped in countless different brands and colours. Chances are, there's a product out there that is perfect for every consumer. Chances are, it's bloody hard to find.That's where Chris Hutchins comes in. In, All The Hacks, Chris gets deep into the weeds matching consumers to credit card offers with an understanding of the market that can benefit both sides. All The Hacks is not just a great listen, it can save you money and improve your life, so seek it out on any of the major podcast platforms, or listen on its home page here: https://www.allthehacks.com/ You can find my research on first card in wallet over here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/younger-consumers-seeking-out-credit-cards-clear-value-le-grange/ or at https://www.transunion.hk/resources/transunion-hk/doc/insights/Insights-On-Being-First-Card-In-Wallet.pdf If you want to start your own Laid Off Camp - here's the wiki to get you going http://wiki.laidoffcamp.com/w/page/14510849/FrontPage (and it's a great idea for this economy because if I think back to my own MBA thesis, there's a momentary spike in entrepreneurial activity post layoff but that drops with as unemployment persists, so we really only have a narrow window to make it work).And, speaking of me, you can pop over to my LinkedIn page (feel free to connect), my action-adventure novels are on Amazon, some versions even for free, and my work with ConfirmU with our gamified psychometric scores is at https://confirmu.com/ and on episode 24 of this very show https://www.howtolendmoneytostrangers.show/episodes/episode-24If you have any feedback or questions, if you would like to participate in the show, or if you'd like to find full written transcripts with timestamps head on over to HowtoLendMoneytoStrangers.ShowOh, and since you like banking podcasts, head on over to https://blog.feedspot.com/banking_podcasts/ to find related content that you may find interesting.Keep well, Brendan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#85: Tiago Forte joins Chris to talk about his proven method to build a "Second Brain" to organize your digital life. They discuss the best tools to use to collect and store information, why it's important to become more of a maker than a consumer, why the most common way people categorize information might not be the best and a lot more.Tiago Forte (@fortelabs) is one of the world's foremost experts on productivity. His cohort-based courses teach people around the world how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their productivity, creativity, and personal effectiveness. Tiago's book is Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative PotentialFull show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/second-brain-tiago-forte Partner Deals Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornMasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% offFabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyDaffy: Donate for a chance to increase your contribution by $100 - $10,000 Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Tiago Forte: Website |  Instagram | TwitterTiago Forte's BookBuilding a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative PotentialResources MentionedYour Resource Guide to Building a Second BrainSecond Brain Case Study: Sleep Training an InfantEvernote Mobile AppReadwiseZapierNotion TwletsOtter.ai AirrMiroProcreateCommand EApple FilesThingsArt of AccomplishmentAssemblyAIFree Shipt Membership with Visa CardsGetting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityWayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the WorldDream Studio Course Full Show NotesIntroduction to Tiago Forte (00:00)How it all started (01:49)The three-part arc people go through as they build their Second Brain (02:43)Changing the focus from finding content to making things and using technology more effectively (05:04)The Four Steps of CODE (09:14)Capture: Saving 1% of the most insightful idea, quotes, takeaways, and thoughts  (10:47)Capture tools (17:00)Tools to search across all of your saved information (26:09)Distinguishing between business and personal life mode in your organizational categories (28:39)The optimal way to organize your information (30:23)Tiago Forte's PARA method: Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives (33:33)  How to begin implementing the PARA method today (37:32)Organizing your email inboxes (38:23)Types of information to offload or to keep (45:32)Doing/acting vs. rote memorization (47:34)Thinking about your First Brain: primary use cases (49:04)Tiago's acknowledgment hack (52:36)The role AI plays in our Second Brain (55:18)Tiago's Mexico City recommendation (57:36) PartnersVuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori MasterClassWith MasterClass, you can learn from the world's best minds - anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. With over 100 classes from a range of world-class instructors like Steph Curry, Richard Branson and Martin Scorsese, that thing you've always wanted to do is way closer than you think. When I signed up a few years ago, I jumped straight into an amazing cooking class by Thomas Keller that has totally leveled up my skills in the kitchen. I also really enjoyed FBI Hostage Negotiator, Chris Voss' class on the art of negotiation.With every class I've taken I'm blown away by the depth of knowledge the instructors have and the quality of the experience. I highly recommend you check it out. Get unlimited access to every MasterClass and 15% off an annual membership at allthehacks.com/masterclass FabricFabric by Gerber Life is where parents come to start their families' financial lives. They make life insurance easy with new lower prices that mean significant savings over other providers, like a million dollars in coverage for less than a dollar a day. With everything online, it takes less than 10 minutes to apply, and you could be offered coverage instantly, with no health exam required.It takes less than 10 minutes to apply and you could be offered coverage instantly, with no health exam required. To start protecting your family today with a 30-day money-back guarantee visit meetfabric.com/allthehacks DaffyDaffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give, with a mission to help people be more generous, more often. Daffy makes it so much easier to put money aside for charity. You can make your tax deductible contributions all at once. Or you can set aside a little each week or month. Then anytime in the future, you can give to more than one and a half million charities, schools, and faith-based organizations in a matter of seconds.So you can separate the decision to give (and get your tax deduction) from deciding exactly which organization you want to support and when. My favorite part is that you can invest your contributions to your Daffy account so they can grow tax-free to let you have even more impact in the future. To start giving today and get a chance to win an extra $100 to $10,000 for a charity of your choice, go to allthehacks.com/daffy Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#84: Travel writer and author, Rolf Potts joins Chris to discuss time wealth, why that's such a vital topic in life and what anyone can take from the concept to travel more richly. They also talk about how to adapt to the changes in travel technology and still have amazing adventures, why Rolf once traveled for six weeks without luggage and what you can learn from that experiment, how leaving your phone behind or getting lost might create richer experiences, and why he thinks that as you get older, you can still have richer and fulfilling travels.Rolf Potts (@rolfpotts) is an esteemed travel writer, teacher, and author. He's reported from more than 60 countries across six continents for publications like National Geographic Traveler, the New York Times Magazine, Sports Illustrated, National Public Radio, and the Travel Channel. His most recent book is The Vagabond's Way: 366 Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of TravelFull show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-rolf-potts Partner Deals Masterworks: See my art portfolio and get VIP access to skip the waitlistInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by scienceTrade Coffee: $30 off the best coffees that you can brew at homeLinkedIn: Post your job for free and find the candidates your want faster Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Rolf Potts: Website |  Instagram | TwitterBooksVagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World TravelThe Vagabond's Way: 366 Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of TravelParis Writing WorkshopsNo Baggage ChallengeBlundstoneAirTreksPodcast: Deviate 131: Kevin Kelly on travelResources Mentioned The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New RichDie With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your LifeUse this TikToker's viral travel tip to find the best places to stay Full Show NotesThe book that played a role in an eight-month backpacking trip around the world (00:27)Common misconceptions about travel (02:14)Embracing the world and living your travel dreams (05:04)Travel Safety: shifting your mindset and not giving in to “clickbait” (06:03)Hacking hotel expenses and being open to setting the itinerary aside and making decisions along the way (07:40)Rolf shares how he learned to slow down and experience the pleasures of his travel destination (11:03)Time wealth: spending your money in a way that makes your life more fulfilling and improves your travel (12:45)Dangers of having arbitrary goals for net worth (16:27)Making your money, income, and interests a more active part of your life (19:43)How to figure out what you want (20:51)  Basic building block themes that affect the way Rolf lives his life (26:26)Strategies to employ when immersing yourself in a new place (29:19)Attitudes and rituals born of travel (34:08)Taking part in immersive cultural experiences close to home (35:44)How traveling with children can lead to new and unique experiences (37:37)Tips for families traveling with children (39:18)Slow travel: experience more by doing less (41:20)Participating in a home swap to be more authentically immersed while slow traveling (42:24)Creating memorable moments (47:24)Creating and checking items off a bucket list (48:02)Encountering unique experiences without having to travel halfway around the world (50:26)Lessons learned from traveling without baggage (54:01)Rolf Potts' go-to travel items (57:09)Traveling without the distraction of technology (58:13)Cost-saving travel hacks (1:02:57)“Flâneuring” your way through a city (1:06:00)Where to find Rolf Potts online (1:08:22) PartnersInsideTrackerInsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With InsideTracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker MasterworksMasterworks is an alternative investing platform that gives you access to one of the most exclusive and overlooked investments in history: blue-chip art. Masterworks lets regular people invest in paintings by legends like Banksy, Basquiat and Warhol without spending millions. I've now used masterworks to invest in 14 different paintings, including a 15 million dollar Picasso.Here's how it works: Masterworks will buy a painting they think will appreciate well over time, then they securitize that painting with the SEC, so you can invest in it instead of buying the whole thing. Once they sell the painting, later on, you get your share of the proceeds. It's that simple. They've offered over 100 paintings so far and the three that have sold realized a net annualized gain over 30% per work. They have over 280,000 users and demand is as high as ever. All the Hacks has partnered with them to give you all priority access by going to allthehacks.com/masterworks(see important disclosures at masterworks.io/cd) Trade CoffeeTrade is a coffee subscription service that partners with top independent roasters and sends the best coffees in the country direct to your home, on your schedule. Their coffee is so good because they have a team of experts taste testing hundreds of coffees from across the U.S. every month – to curate over 450 exceptional coffees that make the cut.So if you want to support small businesses and brew the best cup of coffee you've ever made, try Trade Coffee and get $30 off your first order plus free shipping at allthehacks.com/trade LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. You can ceate a free job post in minutes to reach the world's largest professional network of over 810 million people. Simple tools, like screening questions, make it easy to focus on candidates with just the right skills and experience so you can quickly prioritize who you'd like to interview and hire. It's why small businesses rate LinkedIn jobs, number one in delivering quality hires versus leading competitors.Every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn, so post your job for free at allthehacks.com/linkedinTerms and conditions apply  Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#82: Real estate investor and author, Brandon Turner, joins Chris to discuss how he's managed to be successful and still prioritize friends, family, and quality of life. They talk about working with a performance coach, hacking self-discipline, goal-setting, ways to make money matter through business and Brandon's top Maui recommendations.Brandon Turner (@BeardyBrandon) is a podcaster, author and real estate investor with a portfolio of >7,000 properties. Having hosted the BiggerPockets podcast with over 100 million downloads, Brandon is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts on real estate investing. He is also the best-selling author of several books and the founder and of Open Door Capital.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/performance-brandon-turner Partner Deals Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by sciencegoodr: Free shipping on $25 stylish and comfortable sunglassesFabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Brandon Turner: Website |  Newsletter | TwitterBrandon Turner's ResourcesBooksThe Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down: Real Life Strategies for Investing in Real Estate Using Other People's MoneyThe Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth With Intelligent Buy and Hold Real Estate InvestingThe Intention Journal: The powerful, research-backed planner for achieving your big investing goals in just ninety dayseBooks: How the Rich Pay No Income Tax | How to Invest $100,000 in Real EstateOpen Door CapitalBigger PocketsResources Mentioned BooksThe 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 MonthsTraction: Get a Grip on Your BusinessThe ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary ResultsFrom Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of LifePerformance CoachesJason DreesTony Robbins Strategic CoachBelow The Line PodcastLoom: Async Video Messaging for Work All the Hacks PodcastFinding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur BrooksBrandon's Maui RecommendationsMonkeypod KitchenMaui Brewing CompanyMoku RootsTin Roof MauiBlack Rock | Maui Cliff DivingLava fields WaileaBig Beach | Little BeachRoad to Hana Full Show NotesAdjusting your mindset to achieve your ideal life [01:17]Key to an amazing relationship: scheduling a goal-setting retreat with your spouse [3:05]Achieving relational, fitness, and business success by setting specific goals  [4:57]Strategies to hack your self-discipline and attain maximum productivity [8:19]What a performance coach brings to the table [16:44]Where to find a performance coach [19:00]Brandon's “Starbucks” Strategy [21:34]Finding the balance between pursuing audacious business goals and prioritizing quality family time [23:58]Strategies Chris uses to prioritize his work/life balance [27:15]  Learning to drop the “right” balls and establish boundaries [30:24]Brandon's perspective on reading books and information about his text message newsletter [36:46]Reading every book as if you are going to teach it [38:11]Making money matter: why philanthropy has become a bigger focus in Brandon's life [39:35]Philanthropy: ways to make money matter through business [41:56]Brandon's Maui recommendations [43:33]Where to find Brandon Turner online [46:56] PartnersInsideTrackerInsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With InsideTracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker goodrgoodr makes $25 active sunglasses that don't slip, don't bounce, and are 100% polarized. They're lightweight, stylish and comfortable. I love my Goodrs and have been wearing them everywhere, from running to hiking, just hanging out or watching the sunset. Also, because they're so affordable I never worry about losing or breaking them.To get free shipping and a 30-day money back guarantee go to allthehacks.com/goodr FabricFabric is where parents come to start their families' financial lives. They make life insurance easy with new lower prices that mean significant savings over other providers, like a million dollars in coverage for less than a dollar a day. With everything online, it takes less than 10 minutes to apply, and you could be offered coverage instantly, with no health exam required.Fabric is fully-backed by Vantis Life, one of the most trusted names in life insurance. To start protecting your family today with a 30-day money-back guarantee visit meetfabric.com/allthehacks DeleteMeDeleteMe is a simple subscription, privacy service for reducing unwanted personal information exposed on the public Web. They'll remove your cell phone #, address, email, family members and more from hundreds of data broker websites and then continuously scan for new data that shows up and get that removed as well. On average DeleteMe finds and removes over 2,000 pieces of data for a customer in their first two years.Get 20% off a plan for you or your entire family at allthehacks.com/deleteme Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#79: Entrepreneur and author, Andrew Warner, joins Chris to talk about ways to become a better, more exciting conversationalist. They discuss why this is a skill everyone should master and learn what most people get wrong about how they ask questions. Andrew shares ways to improve the kinds of questions you ask and how to build rapport with people you have just met.Andrew Warner(@AndrewWarner) is an entrepreneur and host of the hit startup podcast, where, 2,000+ episodes, he uncovers the secrets of the world's best founders. After building two startups of his own, he started Mixergy, a place where successful people teach ambitious upstarts through interviews, courses, masterclasses, and events. His book is Stop Asking Questions: How to Lead High-Impact Interviews and Learn Anything from Anyone.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/interviews-andrew-warner Partner Deals ButcherBox: High-quality meat, delivered to your door + 2 Free NY Strips/LobsterVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornMasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% offBlockFi: Exclusive bonus of up to $250 free Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Andrew Warner: Website | TwitterAndrew Warner's Resources:Book: Stop Asking Questions: How to Lead High-Impact Interviews and Learn Anything from AnyonePodcast: Startup Stories - MixergyPodcast Episodes Mentioned:All the Hacks Podcast:Cybersecurity and Protecting Yourself from Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves with Adam LevinHosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Hacks and Friends Newsletters with Nick GrayBuilding The Tim Ferriss Show to 700+ Million DownloadsStartup Stories - Mixergy:Jason Fried on valuations, Basecamp, and why he's no longer poking the world in the eyeHow Chess.com scaled a massive communityI FailedHow Netflix founder finds inspiring ideasResources Mentioned: How to Win Friends & Influence PeopleWingmanLibby AppLibrary Extension Full Show NotesBecoming a better conversationalist: instead of asking questions, use “magical phrases” [1:38]Andrew explains why he wrote his book [3:25]Learning to project confidence and direct the conversation during a job interview [4:02]Questions to ask yourself when preparing for an upcoming conversation [5:50]How to prepare yourself for conversations with people you don't know [7:52]Keeping a Google doc of techniques for having better conversations, and why you should join the resistance [10:02]Methods to get guarded people to be more open [13:30]Examples of positive tangible outcomes [18:08]Using conversational tactics outside of a business setting [19:36]  Becoming more of a learner and less of a know-it-all [20:43]How to shift a conversation to find an overlap of interests  [24:11]Studying conversation transcripts to improve your conversational skills (and how to get consent to record) [26:53]Becoming a better conversationalist by practicing with people you're not as concerned about [33:40]How vulnerability can be valuable [38:22]Seeking permission to ask uncomfortable questions [39:37]How to follow up with someone after you've built a relationship [43:54]Andrew's advice about listener engagement [47:53]A “No” is good [52:33]How you can help All The Hacks [54:03]Andrew's feedback for Chris [55:23]Where to Find Andrew Warner online [57:40]Library App Resources [58:00] PartnersButcherBoxButcherBox makes it easy to get high-quality, humanely raised meat that you can trust. They deliver delicious, grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken; heritage-breed pork, and wild-caught seafood directly to your door. You can pick a curated box or customize your own. And I'll save you some time, I compared the prices to what I can get locally at Whole Foods and Safeway and ButcherBox is a better deal.To get two 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order + a $10 coupon, go to allthehacks.com/butcherbox VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori MasterClassWith MasterClass, you can learn from the world's best minds - anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. With over 100 classes from a range of world-class instructors like Steph Curry, Richard Branson and Martin Scorsese, that thing you've always wanted to do is way closer than you think. When I signed up a few years ago, I jumped straight into an amazing cooking class by Thomas Keller that has totally leveled up my skills in the kitchen. I also really enjoyed FBI Hostage Negotiator, Chris Voss' class on the art of negotiation.With every class I've taken I'm blown away by the depth of knowledge the instructors have and the quality of the experience. I highly recommend you check it out. Get unlimited access to every MasterClass and 15% off an annual membership at allthehacks.com/masterclass BlockFiIf you're interested in Crypto, BlockFi is one of the best ways to get started, letting you easily buy, sell and store your crypto assets. After signing up and linking your bank account, you can instantly trade a variety of cryptocurrencies and store them all in a secure wallet that lets you control and transfer your holdings however you want. You can also set up recurring transfers so you can dollar cost average your crypto investments over time.Or if you want another way to put your crypto investing on autopilot, there's the BlockFi Crypto Rewards Credit Card. While 1.5% cash back isn't the best in the market, that cash back is automatically invested into Bitcoin, Ethereum or whatever cryptocurrency you want. If you want to check out BlockFi, you can get an exclusive bonus of up to $250 free when you sign at allthehacks.com/blockfi Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#77: Cybersecurity expert, Adam Levin, joins Chris to discuss all things cybersecurity, privacy, identity theft, and fraud. They cover how to avoid becoming a victim of online scams, ways to ​​effectively monitor your credit, managing the damages of identity incidents and methods to protect your personal information online. Adam Levin (@Adam_K_Levin) is a consumer affairs advocate and cofounder of Credit.com and CyberScout. His mission is to educate consumers, businesses, law enforcement officials and lawmakers about consumer privacy, identity management, and protection. Adam's weekly cybersecurity podcast is What The Hack and his critically acclaimed book is Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/cybersecurity-adam-levinWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gTGIa3fwmsk Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the webDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choiceGoodr: Free shipping on $25 stylish and comfortable sunglassesInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Adam Levin: Website | TwitterAdam Levin's Resources::Book: Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity ThievesPodcast: What The Hack With Adam LevinEpisodes Mentioned:Episode 20: Axton Goes Looking For Her Identity ThiefEpisode 2: Christen's Enemy with BenefitsEpisode 11: Mary Snags a CatfishResources Mentioned: Have I Been PwnedAnnual Credit Report.comCredit KarmaConsumer Federation of AmericaAuraLifelockExperian ProtectMyIDIdentity Theft Resource CenterConsumer Financial Protection BureauReputation DefenderAbineGoogle AuthenticatorAuthy1PasswordYubico  Full Show NotesThe importance of protecting yourself online with secure passwords and keeping your phone numbers private   [1:28]Protecting yourself from SIM swapping: the fundamental basics [3:27]Lie like a superhero when setting up security questions [6:23]Protecting your credit identity [7:29]The three M's: minimize, monitor, manage [9:19]Six ways to ​​effectively monitor your credit activity [9:50]Should you pay for credit monitoring and reporting services? [14:04]Managing the damage of identity incidents [14:58]Deciding if you need help from an expert [15:34]  Credit monitoring service resources [17:26]Stolen SSN: what is your liability? [20:12]Different levels of identity theft and the evolution of the blame game [23:11]Criminal identity theft: are there services available to avoid becoming a victim? [26:28]How to avoid falling for online scams [28:20]More advice about online security, protecting your financial identity, and avoiding scams [31:25]Minimizing your risk: how to function as safely as possible in a “surveillance economy” [41:19]Chris shares methods he uses to protect his personal information and financial identity online [49:21]Hardware security keys vs. Google Authenticator or other apps [50:52]Adam and Chris discuss the importance of safely storing written passwords and share more ways to remove personal information from the internet [52:08]Using Google Voice as a secondary phone number and protecting yourself from being scammed [53:39]Are VPNs necessary? [55:44]Protecting yourself by limiting or disabling location services [57:32]Regularly auditing authorizations from other accounts [59:24]Adam's message to those who are anxious about security breaches [1:02:21]Where to find Adam Levin online [1:08:46] PartnersDeleteMeDeleteMe is a simple subscription, privacy service for reducing unwanted personal information exposed on the public Web. They'll remove your cell phone #, address, email, family members and more from hundreds of data broker websites and then continuously scan for new data that shows up and get that removed as well. On average DeleteMe finds and removes over 2,000 pieces of data for a customer in their first two years.Get 20% off a plan for you or your entire family at allthehacks.com/deleteme InsideTrackerInsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With InsideTracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker DaffyDaffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give, with a mission to help people be more generous, more often. Daffy makes it so much easier to put money aside for charity. You can make your tax deductible contributions all at once. Or you can set aside a little each week or month. Then anytime in the future, you can give to more than one and a half million charities, schools, and faith-based organizations in a matter of seconds.So you can separate the decision to give (and get your tax deduction) from deciding exactly which organization you want to support and when. My favorite part is that you can invest your contributions to your Daffy account so they can grow tax-free to let you have even more impact in the future. To start giving today and get your free $25 to give to the charity of your choice, go to allthehacks.com/daffy GoodrGoodr makes $25 active sunglasses that don't slip, don't bounce, and are 100% polarized. They're lightweight, stylish and comfortable. I love my Goodrs and have been wearing them everywhere, from running to hiking, just hanging out or watching the sunset. Also, because they're so affordable I never worry about losing or breaking them.To get free shipping and a 30-day money back guarantee go to allthehacks.com/goodr Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#76: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions all about credit cards, points and miles. From his favorite credit cards (and two card combos) to racking up points on a small budget, preventing points from expiring, redeeming points, tools and services to manage your points, and what happens to your points when you die. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/listener-questions-5All the Hacks Newsletter: https://allthehacks.com/email Partner DealsPacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing creditsVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornBlockFi: Exclusive bonus of up to $250 freeDry Farm Wines: Get an extra bottle of extraordinary natural wine for just 1¢ LinksAll the Hacks Newsletter: Sign upFavorite CardsChase Sapphire Reserve - 3x Dining/TravelChase Sapphire Preferred - 3x Dining, 2x TravelChase Freedom Unlimited - 3x Dining/Drug Stores, 1.5x EverythingCapitalOne VentureX - 2x EverythingCapitalOne Venture - 2x EverythingCapitalOne Savor - 4x Dining/Entertainment/Streaming, 3x GroceriesCiti Premier - 3x Dining/Groceries/Gas/Airfare/HotelsCiti Double Cash - 2x EverythingAmex Gold - 4x Dining/GroceriesAmex Green - 3x Dining/TravelBilt Rewards - 3x Dining/TravelTop Signup BonusesCiti Premier - 80,000CapitalOne VentureX - 75,000CapitalOne Venture - 75,000Amex Gold - 70,000Amex Platinum - 100,000Hilton Amex - 100,000Hilton Surpass - 130,000IHG Premier - 140,000Other Cards MentionedAmex Blue Cash Preferred - 6x Groceries/Streaming, 3x Gas/TransitTop Business Card BonusesChase Ink Preferred - 100,000Chase Ink Cash - 75,000Chase Ink Unlimited - 75,000United Business - 150,000CapitalOne Spark Miles - 50,000CapitalOne Spark Cash Plus - 100,000ResourcesStraight to the Points NewsletterAll the Hacks Transfer Partner ListUpgraded Points: When do airlines release award seats?AwardWalletTPG AppPoint.me (Promo Code: ALLTHEHACKS)ExpertFlyerAwardNexusAwardLogicKVS ToolDeals30,000 Amex Points with Business CheckingTwo Months of Southwest Companion Pass2,500 Wyndham Points with Bakkt10-15k Chase Points with Refer-a-Friend Full Show NotesQ: Best Credit Cards [2:45]Chase [4:07]Citi and CapitalOne [6:39]Amex [9:18]Q: Accruing points in one place [10:23]Q: Best Signup Bonuses [11:25]Q: Best card for visiting kid in college [16:55 ]Q: Cards for big upcoming expenses [18:29]Q: Best Family Card [21:08]Q: Best Business Cards [21:43]Q: Using authorized users to build credit [23:41]Q: How to meet minimum spend requirements [25:21]Q: Earning miles on foreign carrier [28:13]Q: How do you earn so many points? [29:05]Q: Do points expire? [31:52]Q: What happens to your points if you die? [36:56]Q: Utilizing points for a large group  [40:14]Q: Best transfer partners [42:55]Q: What's your points tool stack? [44:01]Q: How far in advance do you book to get the best deal? [47:54]Latest Deals [51:32] SponsorsPacasoPacaso is the modern way to buy and own a second home in over 40 world-class destinations. Each home is set up in an LLC, so you can buy as little as 1/8 of the property. And then Pacaso handles everything, from expert interior design to ongoing management, dedicated local support, and equitable, app-based scheduling – making ownership simple and turnkey.To get a free Pacaso Access account, which includes early access to new listings and up to $10,000 in credit towards closing costs, go to allthehacks.com/pacaso VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori BlockFiThis episode is brought to you by BlockFi. If you're interested in Crypto, BlockFi is one of the best ways to get started, letting you easily buy, sell and store your crypto assets. After signing up and linking your bank account, you can instantly trade a variety of cryptocurrencies and store them all in a secure wallet that lets you control and transfer your holdings however you want. You can also set up recurring transfers so you can dollar cost average your crypto investments over time.Or if you want another way to put your crypto investing on autopilot, there's the BlockFi Crypto Rewards Credit Card. While 1.5% cash back isn't the best in the market, that cash back is automatically invested into Bitcoin, Ethereum or whatever cryptocurrency you want. If you want to check out BlockFi, you can get an exclusive bonus of up to $250 free when you sign at allthehacks.com/blockfi Dry Farm WinesDry Farm Wines is my new favorite way to find great wines that are sustainably produced and leave me feeling better the next day. They source all their wines according to the world's strictest criteria: They're organically grown, sugar free, low alcohol, lab tested for purity, grown on small, family farms and keto & paleo approved. And every bottle is protected by their 100% happiness promise, so if you don't love it, they'll replace or refund it.Every box is shipped directly to your door, free of charge and you can get extra bottle in your first box for just 1¢ at allthehacks.com/wine Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#75: Financial Samurai and bestselling author, Sam Dogen, joins Chris to discuss ways to maximize wealth-building and live life on your own terms. They cover Sam's 70/30 rule for decision making, how Sam engineered his own layoff and the principles you can use to do it yourself, how real estate can be a significant source of passive income, and why we should all consider having our own online real estate, small business, or side hustle.Sam Dogen (@financialsamura) engineered his own layoff after working for 13 years in corporate america and created Financial Samarai, one of the largest independently-owned personal finance sites in the world. His Wall Street Journal bestselling book is Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/financial-samurai-sam-dogenWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gTGIa3fwmsk Partner Deals Trade Coffee: $30 off the best coffees that you can brew at homeLinkedIn: Post your job for free and find the candidates your want fasterBlockFi: Exclusive bonus of up to $250 freeWren: 10 extra trees planted in your namePacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Sam Dogen: Financial Samurai | TwitterSam Dogen's Books:Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and FreedomHow To Engineer Your LayoffResources Mentioned: PacasoThinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the FactsPodcasts Mentioned:All the Hacks #19: Becoming a Better Investor with Andy RachleffTravel Recommendations:MalaysiaKuala LumpurNational PalaceBatu CavesPulausPenangRedang IslandThe Taaras Beach & Spa ResortAngkor Wat, CambodiaSoutheast AsiaMajorca, SpainAmsterdam  Full Show NotesThe point of financial optimizations: why money isn't the end goal [1:43]Engineering a layoff and choosing an alternate career path [3:30]Negotiating severance pay and differentiating between the WARN Act and severance [5:53]Sam shares the core principle he's held since middle school [12:36]Thinking in probabilities and not absolutes: Sam's 70/30 rule [14:19]How to earn passive income by having real estate as part of your portfolio [20:15]Why it makes sense to choose an adjustable-rate mortgage [26:59]Strategies for success when purchasing vacation properties and lessons learned about forecasting your income [33:04]Online real estate: the importance of “planting your flag” on the internet [36:34]  Venture Capital: what is VC and how does it work? [38:27]Personal, financial, and tax benefits of running a business [45:12]Choosing a retirement plan and health insurance as a business owner [48:24]Thoughts about financial independence and advice about how to manage finances when bringing a partner or spouse into your business [52:21]Reasons to live in an area with the country's highest income taxes [54:33]Sam's travel recommendations [57:58]What to see and do in Malaysia [59:35]Chris shares his experience trying to use an ATM in Malaysia during his 8-month backpacking trip [1:01:13]Contributing to your child's 529 college savings plan [1:02:48]Deciding which educational route to take: public vs. private education [1:05:05]Where to find Sam Dogen online [1:07:43] PartnersTrade CoffeeTrade is a coffee subscription service that partners with top independent roasters and sends the best coffees in the country direct to your home, on your schedule. Their coffee is so good because they have a team of experts taste testing hundreds of coffees from across the U.S. every month – to curate over 450 exceptional coffees that make the cut.So if you want to support small businesses and brew the best cup of coffee you've ever made, try Trade Coffee and get $30 off your first order plus free shipping at allthehacks.com/trade BlockFiThis episode is brought to you by BlockFi. If you're interested in Crypto, BlockFi is one of the best ways to get started, letting you easily buy, sell and store your crypto assets. After signing up and linking your bank account, you can instantly trade a variety of cryptocurrencies and store them all in a secure wallet that lets you control and transfer your holdings however you want. You can also set up recurring transfers so you can dollar cost average your crypto investments over time.Or if you want another way to put your crypto investing on autopilot, there's the BlockFi Crypto Rewards Credit Card. While 1.5% cash back isn't the best in the market, that cash back is automatically invested into Bitcoin, Ethereum or whatever cryptocurrency you want. If you want to check out BlockFi, you can get an exclusive bonus of up to $250 free when you sign at allthehacks.com/blockfi WrenWren makes it easy to calculate your personal carbon footprint based on your lifestyle then offset with a monthly subscription that funds projects to plant trees, protect rainforests, sequester CO2, and more. Signing up for Wren is an easy way to do something meaningful about the climate crisis and I love that they share monthly updates on all the projects you're funding. You can even see the exact coordinates of the trees you planted.To sign up and get 10 extra trees planted in your name, go to allthehacks.com/wren LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. You can ceate a free job post in minutes to reach the world's largest professional network of over 810 million people. Simple tools, like screening questions, make it easy to focus on candidates with just the right skills and experience so you can quickly prioritize who you'd like to interview and hire. It's why small businesses rate LinkedIn jobs, number one in delivering quality hires versus leading competitors.Every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn, so post your job for free at allthehacks.com/linkedinTerms and conditions apply Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#398: Chris Hutchins is an avid life hacker, a financial optimizer and the host of the top ranked podcast “All The Hacks”, where he shares his quest to upgrade his life without having to spend a fortune. These passions have led him to being featured in a documentary on financial Independence called “Playing with FIRE” and collecting millions of points and miles. If you want to learn more about optimizing your spend so that you can travel with less of an impact to your bank account, you'll want to hear what Chris has to say. Timing of discussion points as per August 2022: 04:13: Is travel hacking a good use of time? 08:15: What is the simple path to optimizing spend? 09:108: Why focus on one rewards program? 10:46: Why are there recommendations for transferable point programs and what are the benefits of co branded cards? 18:08: How can the value of points or miles be estimated? 22:08: Is the best redemption value in booking business class international flights? 32:34: How do you know the best flight to book for optimal redemption? 37:00: What is the difference between airline miles and credit card points? 38:25: What is a “positioning” flight and how do I utilize this strategy? 47:42: What is the process for choosing flights based on reward redemptions? 57:15: What are the best ways to boost an existing points balance? 1:02:12: Discussion on credit cards with crypto rewards… 1:04:17: Tips for those who want deals but don't want to work with miles or points… For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode398 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#73: In this bonus episode, Chris shares all the apps, products, services and chrome extension he uses to make his life more productive and efficient. That includes optimizing email, scheduling meetings, storing information and accessing everything quickly from your computer. He'll also share the products he uses at home to make life more efficient, including his desk A/V  setup.Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/productivity-apps Selected Links From The EpisodeGmail ShortcutsGmail GTD MethodSuperhuman (1 month free)CalendlyNick Gray's Calendly GuideNotionAlfred AppRectangle AppChrome ExtensionsLibrary ExtensionCapital One EnoLushaTab to Window/PopupDon't F*** with PasteCardPointers + 20% off ProKeepaOneTabBlueStacksPaprika1PasswordMicsATR2100XShure SM7B + Cloudlifter + Focusrite 2i2HeadphonesApple AirPodsAudio-Technica M50xBose QuietComfort 35 IIVideoLogitech C920 + C930Sony a7c + Elgato Camlink 4kILOKNZI TeleprompterDuet DisplayElgato Ring LightLumeCube LightDuet Display AppUnifi Wifi SystemAugust Smart LocksRing Alarm SystemSonos Sound SystemOura Ring ($50 Off) Full Show NotesHow to optimize your email and inbox [00:58] Easily schedule events with Calendly [6:08]Where to store information online [6:50] Using Notion to organize everything [8:43] My favorite productivity app: Alfred [10:43]Organize your desktop windows with Rectangle [12:04]The best Chrome extensions for productive browsing [12:33]Running mobile apps on your computer [15:46] Organizing recipes and meal planning with Paprika [17:09] Storing passwords and 2FA keys with 1Password [17:59] Upgrading your audio with a microphone [19:58] My favorite headphones [21:30]Improving your video setup {22:26]The ultimate home WiFi setup with Unifi [24:44] Home Tech: Locks, Alarm System + Speakers [26:01]Tracking your fitness and sleep with the Oura Ring [26:59] Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#71:  In this bonus episode, expert traveler, writer, and journalist, Sebastian Modak, and Chris break down their list of favorite places to visit on each continent. They talk about bridge jumping in Bosnia, scuba diving in Coiba National Park, the thrill of crossing the streets of Hanoi during rush hour, and a lot more.Sebastian Modak (@sebmodak) is a writer, multimedia journalist, and the editor-at-large at Lonely Planet. He spent 2019 circling the globe as the New York Times 52 Places Traveler, reporting from every destination on the Times' 52 Places to Go list. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-bonus-episode-sebastain-modakView video on our YouTube channel: Travel like a Journalist and Make Every Trip Incredible | Sebastian Modak | All The Hacks Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Sebastian Modak: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Lonely PlanetAll the Hacks Podcasts Mentioned:Travel Hacks for Planning Your Best Trip Ever with Brandon PresserResources Mentioned:  This is your brain on Antarctica: penguins, icebergs, and a lifetime supply of awe Travel Destinations MentionedNorth/Central AmericaNew OrleansEl SalvadorLas Flores ResortNicaraguaCosta RicaSanta Catalina, PanamaCoiba National ParkTamarindoSouth AmericaCartagena, ColumbiaMedellínQuito, EcuadorBonaireArubaEuropePlovdiv, BulgariaKapana - Creative DistrictBudapestMostar, Bosnia and HerzegovinaBridge Diver's ClubTito's Nuclear BunkerCroatiaAfricaDekar, SenegalDar es Salaam, TanzaniaTazara Railway (between Tanzania and Zambia)ZanzibarAsiaIndonesiaHanoi, De Nang, Saigon, VietnamNew OrleansSiberiaLake BaikalOlkhan IslandSyriaLebanonIsrealJapanKanazawaShirakawa-goSetouchi IslandsSetouchi TriennaleTaiwanIndiaCambodiaOceania/AntarcticaSouth Island of New ZealandGreat Walks Full Show NotesChris and Sebastian share their recommended travel destinations in North/Central America [0:42]Travel destinations recommended in South America [4:49]Travel destinations recommended in Europe [7:37]Travel destinations recommended in Africa [12:47]Travel destinations recommended in Asia [15:18]Sebastian's Japan recommendations [19:27]Tips and travel destinations recommended in Oceania/Antarctica [21:49] Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#70:  Expert traveler, writer, and journalist, Sebastian Modak, joins Chris to talk about what he's learned from traveling to 80+ countries and living on four continents. They discuss what it means to travel like a journalist, how he uses those skills to plan a memorable trip, some of the unusual experiences he's had on his journeys, why travel is important for everyone, and he shares some of his favorite places to inspire your next adventure.Sebastian Modak (@sebmodak) is a writer, multimedia journalist, and the editor-at-large at Lonely Planet. He spent 2019 circling the globe as the New York Times 52 Places Traveler, reporting from every destination on the Times' 52 Places to Go list. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-sebastian-modak Partner Deals Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by scienceTruebill: Easily cancel your unused subscriptionsWren: 10 extra trees planted in your nameDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Sebastian Modak: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Lonely PlanetPublications Mentioned:On Québec's Route Verte, not knowing what I was getting myself into was the best part52 Places to Go in 2019Resources Mentioned: The World (Lonely Planet)RedditSmart WoolFjällrävenPacking CubesTakuhaibin Delivery Services Full Show NotesWhat most people could be doing differently in the way they travel [1:21]Excellent examples of why people choose to travel [2:52]How to search for a travel destination based on the type of experience you want to have [5:16]Resources to find travel information and inspiration, and how Sebastian begins his travel planning [7:09]Sebastian recounts how reading a forum on Reddit inspired him to plan a bicycling trip in Canada as well as two takeaways from that trip [11:07]To make your trip more connective than extractive, Sebastian talks about research to do in advance and how choosing where to stay can impact your travel experience [14:55]Steps to take in order to feel connected to your destination [18:14]Sebastian's hard and fast rules of what and how to pack [26:04] Using GPS trackers in your luggage [29:11] Checking bags versus using only a carry-on, renting items you may need, and alternate methods for transporting your luggage during your trip [30:55]Three tips for engineering moments of serendipity [33:17]How to create engaging and exciting experiences while traveling with children [41:19]Hiring experiences for your next travel adventure if you have limited time and budget isn't the primary concern [46:01]Sebastian shares his most memorable and fascinating experiences of traveling to 52 destination in one year  [50:52]Final travel parting advice [54:41]How to follow Sebastian on his adventures and learn what he is writing about [55:48] Travel Destinations MentionedAmalfi CoastHawaiiSloveniaItalyProvenceBordeauxFranceSpainAlbaniaCroatiaCzech RepublicProspect Park (Brooklyn)Alto AdigeQuebec, CanadaBulgariaSouth AfricaUzbekistanSyriaTurkeySiberiaTahitiGambiaFaroe IslandsDolomitesTokyoKyotoMunichNew YorkSan FranciscoNew OrleansGaliza, SpainChileFalkland IslandsDenmarkOrcas IslandMexico PartnersInsideTrackerInsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With Inside Tracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker WrenWren makes it easy to calculate your personal carbon footprint based on your lifestyle then offset with a monthly subscription that funds projects to plant trees, protect rainforests, sequester CO2, and more. Signing up for Wren is an easy way to do something meaningful about the climate crisis and I love that they share monthly updates on all the projects you're funding. You can even see the exact coordinates of the trees you planted.To sign up and get 10 extra trees planted in your name, go to allthehacks.com/wren TruebillTruebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don't need, want, or simply forgot about. You can see all your unwanted subscriptions in one place, keep the ones you want and cancel the ones you don't – right from the app. Your Truebill concierge is there to cancel your subscriptions, so you don't have to. No talking to humans. No difficult conversations.Join over 2 million users who've used TrueBill to save over $100 million and start cancelling your unused subscriptions today, by going to  allthehacks.com/truebill DaffyDaffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give, with a mission to help people be more generous, more often. Daffy makes it so much easier to put money aside for charity. You can make your tax deductible contributions all at once. Or you can set aside a little each week or month. Then anytime in the future, you can give to more than one and a half million charities, schools, and faith-based organizations in a matter of seconds. So you can separate the decision to give (and get your tax deduction) from deciding exactly which organization you want to support and when. My favorite part is that you can invest your contributions to your Daffy account so they can grow tax-free to let you have even more impact in the future. To start giving today and get your free $25 to give to the charity of your choice, go to allthehacks.com/daffy Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#68: Entrepreneur and author, Nick Gray joins Chris to discuss his mission to get people to host more parties, make connections, build friendships, and live a richer life. They delve into why Nick thinks name tags and icebreakers are non-negotiable for parties and get a complete run-through of everything you need to do to make your next cocktail party easy and effortless. Nick also shares all the museum tricks and tips he picked up while running Museum Hack, the multi-million dollar renegade museum tour company he founded and recently sold.Nick Gray (@nickgraynews) is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Museum Hack. His new book is “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings.” Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/cocktail-parties-nick-grayView on YouTube: https://youtu.be/250NrAu7IEwPartner DealsMasterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlistVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornBlockFi: Exclusive bonus of up to $250 freeTrustworthy: 20% off The Family Operating System® Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Nick Gray: Website | Blog | TwitterNick's Resources:How to Host a Party WebsiteThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: WebsiteThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: AmazonHow to Host a Clothing SwapHow to Plan a Networking EventHow to Host a Happy HourIf I Had $10 Million Dollars, How Would I Live Differently?Music Playlist for Cocktail PartiesResources Mentioned: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It MattersMixilyPartifulChris' go-to lemon ricotta pancake recipeCapital One Cultivist Deal Academy of SciencesThe Apollo CircleMetropolitan Museum of Art's Young Patron's Program Bank of America Museum DealdeYoung MuseumAirBnb ExperiencesHow Nick Gray Sold Museum Hack PodcastNick's Favorite:MuseumsMetropolitan Museum of Art (Take the entrance on 81st St to skip the lines)Legion of Honor National Gallery of Art New York City RecommendationsNew York City's Central Park (Picnic at Sheep Meadow)Washington Square Park Scott's Pizza Tour Full Show NotesNick Gray, author of “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings”  explains the benefits of regularly hosting events [2:02]Advice about the best day of the week to host your cocktail party, the ideal duration, and who to invite [3:02]How to get 80% of the benefit with only 20% of the work of a dinner party and ideal number of guests to invite [5:42]Nick gives step-by-step invitation information and tips about hosting a party with kids  [8:01]Information to put on your event page and two unique features Nick includes for all of his parties [18:55]What to serve at your cocktail party, the NICK party formula [20:47]How to get people to leave when the party is over [21:55]Choosing the perfect music streaming channel and types of cocktails to serve [23:11] The reason Nick doesn't serve beer [25:11] Three parts of an icebreaker, examples, and how to use them during your cocktail party [29:08]The schedule and formula to use when sending reminder messages to your guests [37:08]Asking for feedback after your cocktail party [36:56]Advanced level party planning: Organizing a book or clothing swap [39:34]How to run a good icebreaker [40:55]Leading a party with generous authority [42:33]What people come away with after a successful cocktail party [43:34]Nick's Museum Hack business [44:35]How to experience a museum for the first time and avoid gallery fatigue [46:42]Nick's museum recommendations [50:55]Tips for getting good deals at museums [51:42]How to find a tour when visiting new locations [1:00:42]Selling a business using seller financing [1:01:54]Writing a quarterly newsletter (Life Updates) to your friends [1:04:01]Nick's favorite New York City recommendations [1:06:04]Where to find Nick Gray online [1:07:44] SponsorsTrustworthyTrustworthy is a secure online service that helps modern families protect, organize, and optimize their important information — ID's, Money, Property, Passwords, Insurance, Taxes, Legal, Emergency Instructions and the Family Archive. 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The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori BlockFiThis episode is brought to you by BlockFi. If you're interested in Crypto, BlockFi is one of the best ways to get started, letting you easily buy, sell and store your crypto assets. After signing up and linking your bank account, you can instantly trade a variety of cryptocurrencies and store them all in a secure wallet that lets you control and transfer your holdings however you want. You can also set up recurring transfers so you can dollar cost average your crypto investments over time.Or if you want another way to put your crypto investing on autopilot, there's the BlockFi Crypto Rewards Credit Card. 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If you planned for late summer or early fall travel at the beginning of the year (or heck, even the beginning of summer), your budget now looks ugly. Although gas prices have retreated, they're still significantly higher than only a few months ago. Airline fares are sky high, and hotel pricing plus rental car fees have also seen inflation. Today we're coming to the rescue of those travel plans, ditching our normal roundtable format to bring you some hacks and tips to save you money and keep more of the fun when you vacation. Chris Hutchins from the All The Hacks podcast joins us to share travel tips that could save you tons of time and money. Then George Igoe from the popular Million Stories series George Goes Everywhere shares fun ways to spend less but get the same enjoyment out of your travel experiences. He travels around the country visiting various cities for a weekend on a measly $100 budget. He shares how he does it and how you can too. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#65: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about the current market, where to put cash, investing strategies, backdoor Roth IRAs, net worth tracking, financial planning and saving money on gas. Chris also shares some listener hacks to save money and the top deals he's seen lately.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/listener-questions-4 !! Vote for All the Hacks in The People's Choice Podcast Awards !! Partner LinksTrustworthy: 20% off The Family Operating System®Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by scienceBlockFi: Exclusive bonus of up to $250 freeAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Resources MentionedInvestingAll the Hacks Newsletter: All About Investing Part 1 Wealthfront: $5,000 managed freeSeries I Savings BondsBlockFi (CEO Zac Prince: @BlockFiZac)CME FedWatch ToolDollar-cost averaging just means taking risk laterWash-Sale Rule DefinitionJust How Valuable Is Tax-Loss Harvesting?Backdoor Roth IRA DefinitionMega Backdoor Roth 401(k) Conversion ExplainedFinancial PlanningXY Planning NetworkWealth Foundry: George Galat V, CFPTracking Your FinancesWealthfront: Net Worth Tracker + Free Financial PlanningMint: Budgeting AppKubera: Net Worth TrackerAssetDash: Track Crypto and NFTsTiller: Import account data into spreadsheetsSaving Money on GasCiti Premier: 80k Signup Bonus + 3x Points on Gas/Groceries/Hotels/Flights)Register for 5%/5x on Gas in Q3 for Chase Freedom/Freedom FlexGasBuddy: Cheapest Gas Station Finder AppListener Money HacksLowes Coupons CodesCashback Monitor: Compare Cash Back Deals Across 100+ SitesRetailmenot: Earn Cash BackLowes E-Gift Cards on AmazonLatest DealsFree Grubhub+ with Amazon PrimeFree Uber One with Disney+Free Cultivist membership for Capital One Cardholders (access 100+ museums)Free Instacart+ with ChaseFree Mariott Gold status with Chase Sapphire ReservePodcasts MentionedAll The Hacks#43 - Why 50/50 Doesn't Work: A New Model for Happier Relationships with Kaley and Nate Klemp#59 - Save Money, Build Wealth, and Just Keep Buying with Nick Maggiulli#64 - Inflation and All Things Money with Jacob Goldstein#42 - Beating Inflation, Alternative Assets, and Simplifying Your Finances with Ben Carlson#55 - Maximize Your Points: Stacking, Buyers Clubs, Redemption Hacks, and More with Julia MenezOn the Brink#329 - Zac Prince (BlockFi) on Navigating Through the StormAnimal SpiritsMacro Voices Full Show NotesCurrent Markets and what to do with the money needed within the next three to five years [02:32]US Government Series I Savings Bonds [03:27]Crypto High-Yield Savings Accounts [04:19]High Yield Savings Account [05:55]Investing: What to do with a windfall in this market and the best way to start dollar-cost averaging [06:47]Tax Loss Harvesting [10:15]Direct Indexing [12:18]Backdoor Roth IRA: contributing even if your household exceeds limits for both Roth and traditional IRAs [17:45]Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k): after-taxes contributions to your 401k [19:31]Podcasts for sophisticated investors who want to continue learning [22:08]Financial Planning: comprehensive financial plans [25:27]Tracking your finances across all of your accounts [30:11]Saving money on gas: considerations for taking the cash discount, the best cards and apps to use, fuel reward programs, and electric vehicles [33:19]Listener money-saving hacks: stacking deals and transferring the available balance of Visa or Amex gift cards to your Amazon gift card balance [36:53]Free premium subscriptions, statuses, and perks that are available to members of certain cards or services [40:08]Chris shares how listener, Stephanie, used the hotel hack shared in episodes #1 and #55 to score big on a recent trip [41:03]Nominate All the Hacks for The People's Choice Podcast Award [41:38] SponsorsTrustworthyTrustworthy is a secure online service that helps modern families protect, organize, and optimize their important information — ID's, Money, Property, Passwords, Insurance, Taxes, Legal, Emergency Instructions and the Family Archive. Trustworthy gives you a system of record for all your family information and lets you share it with loved ones, collaborate with trusted professionals like your accountant or wealth advisor and helps you keep everything up to date and on track so you never have to pay a late fee or penalty again.So if you want to set up your Family Operating System and be prepared for all of life's moments you can get 20% off and a free 14-day trial at allthehacks.com/trustworthy InsideTrackerInsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With Inside Tracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker BlockFiThis episode is brought to you by BlockFi. If you're interested in Crypto, BlockFi is one of the best ways to get started, letting you easily buy, sell and store your crypto assets. After signing up and linking your bank account, you can instantly trade a variety of cryptocurrencies and store them all in a secure wallet that lets you control and transfer your holdings however you want. You can also set up recurring transfers so you can dollar cost average your crypto investments over time.Or if you want another way to put your crypto investing on autopilot, there's the BlockFi Crypto Rewards Credit Card. While 1.5% cash back isn't the best in the market, that cash back is automatically invested into Bitcoin, Ethereum or whatever cryptocurrency you want. If you want to check out BlockFi, you can get an exclusive bonus of up to $250 free when you sign at allthehacks.com/blockfi Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is a foundational nutrition drink designed to remove the friction from covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. It combines more than 9 essential nutrition products into one convenient and great-tasting drink, giving you an easy and efficient way to get you daily multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, prebiotic, functional greens blend, immune support complex and more. It contains no GMOs, no harmful ingredients and no artificial colors or sweeteners.Right now, Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5  free travel packs with your first purchase. To take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional  insurance visit allthehacks.com/athleticgreens Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#60: In this episode, your host Chris Hutchins shares his personal and professional story. He also explains how his life experiences, previous jobs and startups, and passion as an optimizer and entrepreneur inspired the creation of All the Hacks. Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/founder-story-chris-hutchins Partner DealsVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packsTruebill: Easily cancel your unused subscriptionsDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Full Show NotesChris describes how his optimization and entrepreneurial tendencies developed during his youth [04:22]How attending boarding school inspired his ‘let's just try it” attitude [06:20]Building a relationship with the college dean may lead to professional employment opportunities [11:08]Chris' first experience in management consulting and the event that changed everything in his life like “a flash” [13:14]How the financial crisis, move to San Francisco, and job loss led to the SXSW BarCamp Conference and Laid Off Camp [16:17]Networking and freelance work [19:30]Chris and Amy's economical 8-month trip around the world [20:33]Working for startups, learning to build consumer products, having a growth mindset, and selling a company to Google [23:39]Chris covers how gaining valuable experience working for Google Venture afforded him financial stability and allowed him to become CEO of his startup [29:00]The process Chris and his co-founder went through to develop their company, the brutal lesson they learned about human-powered financial planning, and the desire for self-driving money and personal finance products to help people grow their wealth more easily [33:55]Having a passion to optimize every aspect of his life and fielding questions about money hacks, Chris realized that he needed to create his podcast All The Hacks [36:52]Chris and Amy share their incredible wedding and honeymoon travel hacks [39:48]  SponsorsTruebillTruebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don't need, want, or simply forgot about. You can see all your unwanted subscriptions in one place, keep the ones you want and cancel the ones you don't – right from the app. Your Truebill concierge is there to cancel your subscriptions, so you don't have to. No talking to humans. No difficult conversations.Join over 2 million users who've used TrueBill to save over $100 million and start cancelling your unused subscriptions today, by going to  allthehacks.com/truebill DaffyDaffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give, with a mission to help people be more generous, more often. Daffy makes it so much easier to put money aside for charity. You can make your tax deductible contributions all at once. Or you can set aside a little each week or month. Then anytime in the future, you can give to more than one and a half million charities, schools, and faith-based organizations in a matter of seconds. So you can separate the decision to give (and get your tax deduction) from deciding exactly which organization you want to support and when. My favorite part is that you can invest your contributions to your Daffy account so they can grow tax-free to let you have even more impact in the future. To start giving today and get your free $25 to give to the charity of your choice, go to allthehacks.com/daffy Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is a foundational nutrition drink designed to remove the friction from covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. It combines more than 9 essential nutrition products into one convenient and great-tasting drink, giving you an easy and efficient way to get you daily multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, prebiotic, functional greens blend, immune support complex and more. It contains no GMOs, no harmful ingredients and no artificial colors or sweeteners.Right now, Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5  free travel packs with your first purchase. To take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional  insurance visit allthehacks.com/athleticgreens VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#57: Former Navy SEAL Commanding Officer Mike Hayes joins Chris to discuss leadership principles, strategies for successful communication, building confidence, and the most important lessons that he learned while serving in the Navy SEALs.Mike Hayes (@thisis.mikehayes) is a 20-year veteran of the Navy SEALs, where he last served as Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO, overseeing a 2,000 person Special Operations Task Force in southeastern Afghanistan. He is also the former Director of Defense Policy and Strategy at the National Security Council, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at VMWare, and author of Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning. Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/purpose-meaning-mike-hayes Partner DealsVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by sciencePoint.me: $1 trial w/ this link (and the code ALLTHEHACKS)Riverside.fm: Sign up here and get 15% off with code CHRIS Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Mike Hayes: Instagram | TwitterMike's Book: Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and MeaningMike's Sunapee, New Hampshire Restaurant Recommendation: The AnchorageThe US National Medal of Honor Museum: https://mohmuseum.orgPodcasts mentionedAll the Hacks podcast #19: Andy Rachleff Become a Better InvestorAll the Hacks podcast #39: David Marquet The Language and Actions of Great LeadersAll the Hacks podcast #47: Arthur Brooks Finding Happiness, Success and Deep PurposeAll the Hacks podcast #52: Liz Moody Hack Your Health (While Still Enjoying Life)Full Show NotesThree principles to aim for in everything you do [1:50]Why Mike's book: Never Enough is relatable regardless of the life path you choose [4:32]Two lessons Mike learned during a near-death situation in Peru [6:01]Using examples of his time with the Navy Seals; Mike explains how debriefing with questions like “What could I have done better?” leads to success [8:54]The importance of delivering a message in a way that maximizes the probability of growth in a professional environment [11:59]As a former Director of Defense Policy and Strategy, Mike explains the exciting and uniquely high-pressure situations that he has experienced in the White House Situation Room [15:43]Strategies for learning from failure, and the value of being confident AND humble [17:14]Manufacturing discomfort, pushing yourself harder to live in the struggle, and stretching yourself beyond your perceived limitation, to increase confidence [19:49]Cost-benefit analysis: simply following the rules versus pushing beyond toward innovation and entrepreneurship [26:38]Focusing on the outcome and using the most efficient method toward achievement, and the four most important verbs to focus on during a meeting [29:22]Chris and Mike share methods they use to politely refocus a meeting [32:53]Mike's perspective on why asking for help is a sign of strength and why hard, intrusive questions must be asked [38:24]Building a positive ecosystem and network through relationships with others [43:48]Technology and tactics to improve presence and focus during conversations [46:12]Lessons learned from high-stakes situations in Iraq about slowing down, staying calm, and maintaining focus [49:19]How the principles described in Mike's book “Never Enough” change in importance throughout a person's life [51:52]Mike speaks of his mission to do great things for others, the purpose of writing “Never Enough”, and why he is passionate about its success [55:57]Advice about getting as much sleep as possible for optimal performance [58:05]Mike's restaurant recommendation in Sunapee, New Hampshire [59:41]Where to find Mike online and ways to support his missions [1:00:44]  Quotes:“We're only excellent if we know we're never excellent enough.” -Mike Hayes SponsorsInsideTrackerInsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With Inside Tracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker Riverside.fmRiverside.fm is the best platform to record studio quality podcasts or videos from anywhere in the world. I use it for all my remote interviews and it consistently delivers high quality audio and video, because it records everything locally, which means you get uncompressed audio and video that works even with unstable wifi. After recording, you can use Riverside's editor to make ready to publish videos with a few clicks or easily download separate audio and video tracks and edit until your heart's content.To get 15% off your plan, use code CHRIS at allthehacks.com/riverside VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

Today, our Host, Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) celebrates the one year anniversary of All The Hacks! This was a live Q&A recorded on May 9th, 2022 with All The Hacks listeners tuning in. Chris answers questions on earning points buying a house and car, how flexibility helps you save big on award flights, whether elite status is worth it and much more. This is a really fun episode with 3 big giveaways you can enter for 10k miles, a $100 Vuori gift card and a lifetime subscription to CardPointers.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/anniversary-live-show Partner LinksRiverside.fm: Sign up here and get 15% off with code CHRISAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packsBlockFi: Exclusive bonus of up to $250 freeMasterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist All the Hacks Episodes Mentioned#34 - Hacking Healthcare, Prescriptions and Medical Bills with Marshall Allen#11 - Making Money from Side Hustles with Nick Loper Resources MentionedAll The Hacks Upgrade Program - free upgrades, breakfast and more on paid luxury hotel staysSavanti Travel: - High end travel concierge, owned by Leigh Rowan (ATH #1 and #51)Point.me and BookYourAward.com - Award booking servicesNotion - How I track all the information for podcast (and actually for our family)Countdown to the FOMC - FedWatch Tool for interest rate hikesCreditKarma - Free credit score and helps find cards you can get approved forExtra.App - Debit card that helps you build creditCardPointers - Get 20% at allthehacks.com/cardpointersVuori: 20% off your first purchase at allthehacks.com/vuoriRakuten - Big Give Week with 15% cash back and free $40 for new users Anniversary Giveaway!Enter the giveaway by visiting https://allthehacks.com/giveaway for a chance to win:$100 to Vouri Clothing StoreFree Lifetime Membership to CardPointers10,000 Capital One points, courtesy of Chris! Full show notesQ: Colin asks, How can I maximize points while trying to purchase a house or a car?Q: Chad asks, When planning a trip with points should I aim to book last minute? Or should I plan in advance? Q: Webber asks, how should I figure out where to stay in London for a luxury splurge?Q: Mallorie asks, how should I plan my trip to Japan while also making sure that I optimize my credit card award bonuses? How do I know which new cards to sign up for?Q: Brandy asks, how do you decide when to maximize points and when to just spend the money to save the time?Q: Jared asks, how important is elite status?Q: Andrew asks, if it's worth staying with IHG when Hyatt seems to be the best hotel transfer partner?Q: JC asks, how does Chris keep all his podcast notes organized?Q: Mallory asks, if you are lower income, how can you start earning bonuses?Q: Yevgeniy asks, are there any BlockFi alternatives for high yield?Q: Peter asks, what are your tips for students who don't have established credit?Q: Benji asks, is there a cash back debit card?Q: Mallorie asks, when you have a lot of financial goals, but limited financial resources; where do you start?Q: Webber asks, what are the best cards to use on Amazon?Q: Lessie asks: what about Discover cards?Q: Marlin asks, what cards should I use to optimize my spend while doing my home remodel?All the Hacks Anniversary GiveawayRakuten  The Quick HacksUse your favorite card for a down payment on your new car (including Tesla!)Don't forget about “Position flights” or flying from one smaller airport to a major hub.CardPointers is an amazing app for tracking and optimizing your points.Don't forget to try the “reconsideration line” if you ever get declined for a cardIf you have an old card, don't cancel the card, it's helping your credit score! If it has a fee you don't want to pay, ask to get the card downgraded to a no annual fee card.When appropriate: don't pay in cash, pay in gift cards! Editors NoteWish Amy and Chris the best of luck; baby two coming very soon! SponsorsRiverside.fmRiverside.fm is the best platform out there to record studio quality podcasts or videos from anywhere in the world. I use it for all my remote interviews and it consistently delivers high quality audio and video, because it records everything locally, which means you get uncompressed audio and video that works even with unstable wifi. Once your recording is done, you can use Riverside's editor to make ready to publish videos with a few clicks or easily download separate audio and video tracks and edit until your heart's content. To get 15% off your plan, use code CHRIS at allthehacks.com/riverside Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is a foundational nutrition drink designed to remove the friction from covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. It combines more than 9 essential nutrition products into one convenient and great-tasting drink, giving you an easy and efficient way to get you daily multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, prebiotic, functional greens blend, immune support complex and more. It contains no GMOs, no harmful ingredients and no artificial colors or sweeteners.Right now, Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5  free travel packs with your first purchase. So to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional  insurance visit allthehacks.com/athleticgreens MasterworksThis episode is brought to you by Masterworks. 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All the Hacks has partnered with them to give you all priority access by going to allthehacks.com/masterworks(see important disclosures at masterworks.io/cd) BlockFiThis episode is brought to you by BlockFi. If you're interested in Crypto, BlockFi is one of the best ways to get started, letting you easily buy, sell and store your crypto assets. After signing up and linking your bank account, you can instantly trade a variety of cryptocurrencies and store them all in a secure wallet that lets you control and transfer your holdings however you want. You can also set up recurring transfers so you can dollar cost average your crypto investments over time.Or if you want another way to put your crypto investing on autopilot, there's the BlockFi Crypto Rewards Credit Card. While 1.5% cash back isn't the best in the market, that cash back is automatically invested into Bitcoin, Ethereum or whatever cryptocurrency you want. If you want to check out BlockFi, you can get an exclusive bonus of up to $250 free when you sign at allthehacks.com/blockfi Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#55: Points expert, Julia Menez, joins Chris to go deep on all things points and miles, including points stacking, optimizing rewards, tools to help organize your points and miles, using buying clubs to earn lots of points, and Chris shares how a somewhat sketchy website saved him an extra 15% off a new couch!Julia Menez (@geobreezetravel) is a points strategy coach, speaker and host of the Geobreeze Travel podcast, where she interviews travelers from all walks of life about their points and miles strategies.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/maximize-points-julia-menezView the video version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbhznmaq0BgSponsor LinksVuori: 20% of the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornInsideTracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science.Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyCardPointers: 20% off the app that helps you earn more cash back, points, and miles.  All the Hacks Live Q&A EpisodeMonday, 5/9 @ 12p PDTRegister and join at allthehacks.com/live Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Julia Menez: Website | Instagram | FacebookJulia's Podcast: Geobreeze TravelJulia's gift to All the Hacks listeners: Geobreeze Hotel Upgrade TemplateBuyers ClubsPFS Buyers ClubMYS Buying GroupBuyForMeRetail@thepointsanalystPack Your Bags With PointsJulia's Monthly Buyers Club MasterclassEarn More Points + $$$Grabr - International purchasers prepay for you to buy items locallyRakuten - Cash back at thousands of storesFluz - Cash back at thousands of stores + referral bonusesSeated - 20%+ back at partnered restaurantsDosh - Additional rewards shop, dine, and book. Can be stacked with Seated and other dining portalsCashback Monitor - Portal to find cash and points back for online retailersHoney & RetailMeNot - Promo Codes instantlySearchTempest - Search the whole USA on CraigslistSavendeals - Coupons for Crate & Barrel, Lowes and Home DepotMyVegas Rewards - Get points towards free things in VegasFrequent Miler - Blog with great points + miles contentDoctor Of Credit - Blog with great points + miles contentPay1040.com - Pay taxes with your credit cardID.me - Discounts for teachers, military and moreOptimizing Your PointsFeedly - Keep track of many blogs/websitesAwardWallet - One dashboard for all your pointsTravelfreely - Credit Card managementCardPointers - Automated Reward optimizer for your credit cardsCredit Karma - Credit score trackingPoint.me - Award flight search toolANA Around the World Redemption - Up to 8 flights in biz class for less than 120k pointsTurkish Airlines Miles & Smiles - Great deals for award flightsUnited Excursionist Perk - Unique trick to get an extra free award flight from UnitedScott's Cheap Flights - Alerts on cheap flights around the worldCredit CardsAmerican Express Gold - 4x Dining/GroceriesBilt Rewards - Earn Points on RentChase Freedom Unlimited - 1.5x on EverythingChase Freedom Flex - 5x on Rotating CategoriesChase Sapphire Preferred - Huge 80k Bonus and 3x Dining/2x TravelChase Sapphire Reserve - 3x Dining/TravelAll the Hacks Card Signup Site - Thanks for using this! :)PodcastsGeobreeze Travel podcast:Episode 7 - How to Stack Points and Rewards Programs with Angel Trinh (@pennywisetraveler)Episode 56 - How to Earn More Points on a Teacher's Salary with Zac Hood (travelfreely.net)Episode 67 - Brazil Travel Tricks and Military Benefits with Mark WhiteHacking the American Dream Full Show NotesHow people on a smaller budget can earn enough points to use toward travel [03:05]Outsource buying, how participating in buying groups can work to your advantage [05:14]When sourcing items, do buyers usually pay more than the item costs? [07:04]Buyer's groups: are they reliable? trustworthy? Advice to keep you from being scammed, and how to learn about the different buyer's clubs options available [08:36]Using Freedom Flex, Freedom card, Freedom Unlimited, Sapphire Preferred, and Sapphire Reserve to earn points [11:10]Bringing electronic and medical devices to Latin America: reasons to consider using Grabr, and advice about safety during the product exchange [11:55]Chris and Julia walk through an extreme example of how valuable ‘stacking' can be along with ways to automate the process [13:40]The unbelievable benefits of stacking through dining portals [14:54]Using Cashback Monitor to learn the best places for cashback, transferable points, and airline points, as well as hacks for accessing coupons online [18:45]Julia's favorite app for stacking deals in Las Vegas and how often you can take advantage of the offers [23:53]Chris highlights the “crazy amounts” of point stacking deals [26:39]Specific places to search online for timely deals that require prompt action and tools to help organize your point balances [28:52]Why it's important to understand the 5/24 rule and its exceptions [31:54]Julia Menez's go-to cards and her advice for travelers who are just beginning the process of accumulating points [35:16]Amazing redemptions to take advantage of even though you may not have a huge balance and how to use the ANA Around the World redemption program [40:02]Plan a trip across Europe using Julia's redemption super hacks [45:07]Buying points, is it worth it? Chris and Julia share their perspectives [50:55]3 reasons why paying your taxes on a credit card might actually make sense [52:54]Hacks to save money and earn perks for members of the military and their spouses [57:49]For upgrades and extra perks, while traveling, Julia shares a special link to a template on her website for All the Hacks listeners [59:56]  Where to find Julia Menez online [1:01:50] Today's SponsorsVuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori FabricFabric is where parents come to start their families' financial lives. They make life insurance easy with new lower prices that mean significant savings over other providers, like a million dollars in coverage for less than a dollar a day. With everything online, it takes less than 10 minutes to apply, and you could be offered coverage instantly, with no health exam required. Fabric is fully-backed by Vantis Life, one of the most trusted names in life insurance. To start protecting your family today with a 30-day money-back guarantee visit meetfabric.com/allthehacks InsideTrackerInsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With Inside Tracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker CardPointersCardPointers is a free app that helps you manage all your credit cards in one place and makes it easy to find the right card to maximize your category bonuses on every purchase. You can also load it on your partners phone so they'll also the best cards to use. The app automatically tracks every category bonus and recurring credits from over 5,000  cards. They also track and help you use your Amex, Chase, Bank of America, or Citibank offers to save even more money every day.The app is free to download and many of the features are free too, but if you want to unlock all the features, you can get 20% off CardPointers Pro at allthehacks.com/cardpointers Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#54: Minimalist expert and award-winning author, Joshua Becker, joins Chris to talk about the many ways that “things'' get in the way of living a purpose-filled life. They discuss Joshua's top decluttering strategies, the 8 distractions that prevent people from living more meaningfully, and hacks to help guide you toward achieving the benefits of a more satisfying life through owning less.Joshua Becker (@joshua_becker) is an expert minimalist, an award-winning author, and the founder of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He recently released his latest book Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/minimalism-joshua-becker Selected Links From The EpisodeAll the Hacks Newsletter: Sign UpConnect with Joshua Becker: Website | Instagram | TwitterJoshua's Books: Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful LifeThe Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused LifeThe More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You OwnSimplify: 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and LifeClutterfree with Kids: Change your thinking. Discover new habits. Free your homePodcasts mentioned:All the Hacks Podcast #25 Nir EyalAll the Hacks Podcast #50 Adam NashResources Mentioned:Harvard Study: Exchanging cents for seconds : the happiness benefits of choosing time over moneyHappy Money: The Science of Happier SpendingIndistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your LifeCourtney Carver's Website: Be More With LessLogan and Tammy Strobel's Website: Our Tiny HouseJoshua's Phoenix Recommendations: Barrio Cafe | Camelback MountainPartner DealsFree Vitamin D + Travel Packs with Athletic Greens10% off your first month with BetterHelp$25 free in your Daffy Account Full Show NotesWhat most people get wrong when they think about minimalism [01:39]The importance of having fewer physical distractions and unnecessary possessions in your life [02:32]The first question Joshua asks those who are beginning the process of removing  distractions from their lives [03:47]Joshua's top decluttering strategy [07:01]Staging your home for living: how to make small changes to promote a calm space and the importance of finding the purpose of your home [08:54]How one conversation inspired Joshua's transition to minimalism and the positive outcome of his decision [13:12]Alternatives to keeping seldom-used items, the cost of holding on to them, and the benefits of letting them go [15:59]How decluttering during a move afforded Chris the ability to use his space differently [21:31]Donate or sell? Joshua provides insight about getting rid of valuable items [22:49]Chris discusses the 5 core principles of smart spending as described in Elizabeth Dunn's book Happy Money [25:40]Spending money on things to buy time versus having fewer items, practical advice on learning what's right for you [27:30]As the trend grows in popularity, is there a ‘right' way to apply the minimalist approach to your space? [29:38]10 questions Joshua suggests you ask during the process of minimalizing [31:09]The realization Joshua came to once he adopted the minimalist lifestyle and what inspired him to write: Things That Matter [34:07]8 distractions that prevent people from feeling the most satisfied and fulfilled [35:53]Acknowledging that money is not the end-all and the shocking results of a Harvard study of 100,000 people on time versus happiness [40:04]Focusing on things that matter through generosity and acts of service [42:30]Ways in which distraction of the ‘trivial' prevents us from finding our purpose and the importance of taking a ‘digital detox' [45:26]Joshua's top recommendations for ‘dine, drink, and do' in the Phoenix area [50:21]Where to find more information about Joshua Becker [51:58] SponsorsAthletic GreensAthletic Greens is a foundational nutrition drink designed to remove the friction from covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. It combines more than 9 essential nutrition products into one convenient and great-tasting drink, giving you an easy and efficient way to get you daily multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, prebiotic, functional greens blend, immune support complex and more. It contains no GMOs, no harmful ingredients and no artificial colors or sweeteners.Right now, Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5  free travel packs with your first purchase. So to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional  insurance visit allthehacks.com/athleticgreens BetterHelpLife is full of twists and turns and we all need help at some point, whether it's because of stress at home, or work or loneliness or maybe you just want to improve yourself but I don't know where to start. No matter the reason, it's invaluable to know that there's someone professionally trained, who can help you through whatever you're facing. And that's exactly what BetterHelp can do. They can assess your needs and match you with a licensed professional therapist in less than 48 hours. And because it's all online, it's way more affordable than traditional in-person therapy (not to mention it is so much easier to have a video, phone or chat session from the comfort of your own home). To get 10% off your first month visit allthehacks.com/betterhelp DaffyDaffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give, with a mission to help people be more generous, more often. Daffy makes it so much easier to put money aside for charity. You can make your tax deductible contributions all at once. Or you can set aside a little each week or month. Then anytime in the future, you can give to more than one and a half million charities, schools, and faith-based organizations in a matter of seconds. So you can separate the decision to give (and get your tax deduction) from deciding exactly which organization you want to support and when. My favorite part is that you can invest your contributions to your Daffy account so they can grow tax-free to let you have even more impact in the future. To start giving today and get your free $25 to give to the charity of your choice, go to https://allthehacks.com/daffy  Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#53: Award-winning travel journalist Brandon Presser shares advice on choosing accommodations, critical factors to consider when planning a trip, his top travel hacks, and his favorite off-the-beaten-path points of interest. He also discusses his traveling philosophy and shares his top lesser-known travel destinations!Brandon Presser (@brandpress) is a freelance features writer and travel expert. He's written 50+ travel guidebooks, contributes to numerous influential publications, and can be seen on Bravo's television series, Tour Group where he led a group of eclectic travelers around the world. He recently released his latest book: The Far Land: 200 Years of Murder, Mania, and Mutiny in the South Pacific.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/best-trip-brandon-presser Selected Links From The EpisodeAll the Hacks Newsletter: Sign UpConnect with Brandon Presser: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | WebsiteBrandon's Work:Latest Book: The Far Land: 200 Years of Murder, Mania, and Mutiny in the South PacificGuidebooksArticles PublishedBravo's Tour GroupWhere to Travel in 2022Photo of Juxtaposition in KyrgyzstanBrandon's Hospitality Jobs:Maître d' at NobuButler @ The Plaza HotelDeckhand on a Luxury YachtCommercial Flight AttendantPrivate Jet Flight AttendantVegas High Roller Suite ManagerHoneymoon PlannerMadagascar Club Sandwich: Le Pavillon de l'EmyrneJapan Recommendations:YanakaKanazawaKaga Hot SpringsShikokuSetagayaShimokitazawa (Bear Pond EspressoDaikanyama (Tsutaya Bookshop)JiyugaokaBook mentioned: Happy Money: The Science of Happier SpendingTravel Shoes: PalladiumIceland Recommendations:Snaefellsnes PeninsulaHotel EgilsenSponsor Deals15% off Riverside with code CHRIS10% off your first month with BetterHelp$25 free in your Daffy Account Full Show NotesWhat most people get wrong about the way they travel and plan vacations (1:25)Advice about travel planning and critical factors to consider when choosing your destination (1:59)What's so fulfilling about authentic travel (4:04)Why having a ‘checklist' may not result in the most meaningful travel experience (5:28)The most effective (and non-insulting) ways to show generosity while traveling (9:27)Authentic travel experience versus a ‘commercial vacation' (10:44)A career as a fixer and advice for finding a trip planning guide (13:36)Writing guidebooks for Lonely Planet (16:10)How social media has changed travelers' need for guidebooks and review sites  (18:11)The importance of using your instincts, hotel concierges, and online resources (21:14)Having stayed in 3,000+ hotels, Brandon offers advice on what to look for in a ‘nice' hotel (27:02)“I want the amenities in the room to be thought through and I don't want people to skimp on a crappy Q-tip. I want a good Q-tip.” (29:39)Using a quality rating metric of club sandwiches! (29:51)Why Japan, as a destination, is always at the top of Brandon's list (32:20)The downsides of a career in travel writing, and even living in incredible places, especially on someone else's dime (37:43)Favorite luggage and travel footwear (39:32)Finding the balance between taking photographs and being fully immersed in your travel experience (41:48)“I don't want a photo that someone's already taken a better version. I want to capture my moments of serendipity,  that's what I use photography for"  (43:50)Capturing a moment of incredible juxtaposition in Kyrgyzstan (42:48)Brandon distills his favorite travel hacks (44:00)Alternative cost-effective travel locations (45:42)Why traveling within “our regional bubbles” will be more accessible right now and in the near future (52:31)Brandon's bucket list of travel destinations (54:08)What constitutes a true ‘visit' for the purpose of country counting (56:51)Working high-end hospitality jobs at Nobu, The Plaza, and Barneys (57:21)  Brandon on his search for ‘Eloise moments' (01:00:41)Top tips and tricks from years in travel service (01:03:51)How carrying tokens of gratitude can affect your travel experience (01:07:54)The Far Land: 200 Years of Murder, Mania, and Mutiny in the South Pacific (01:10:06)Travel Recommendations for Iceland and Japan (01:15:40)Where to find Brandon online (01:19:42) SponsorsRiversideRiverside is the best platform out there to record studio quality podcasts or videos from anywhere in the world. I use it for all my remote interviews and it consistently delivers high quality audio and video, because it records everything locally, which means you get uncompressed audio and video that works even with unstable wifi. Once your recording is done, you can use Riverside's editor to make ready to publish videos with a few clicks or easily download separate audio and video tracks and edit until your heart's content. To get 15% off your plan, use code CHRIS at allthehacks.com/riverside BetterHelpLife is full of twists and turns and we all need help at some point, whether it's because of stress at home, or work or loneliness or maybe you just want to improve yourself but I don't know where to start. No matter the reason, it's invaluable to know that there's someone professionally trained, who can help you through whatever you're facing. And that's exactly what BetterHelp can do. They can assess your needs and match you with a licensed professional therapist in less than 48 hours. And because it's all online, it's way more affordable than traditional in-person therapy (not to mention it is so much easier to have a video, phone or chat session from the comfort of your own home). To get 10% off your first month visit allthehacks.com/betterhelp DaffyDaffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give, with a mission to help people be more generous, more often. Daffy makes it so much easier to put money aside for charity. You can make your tax deductible contributions all at once. Or you can set aside a little each week or month. Then anytime in the future, you can give to more than one and a half million charities, schools, and faith-based organizations in a matter of seconds. So you can separate the decision to give (and get your tax deduction) from deciding exactly which organization you want to support and when. My favorite part is that you can invest your contributions to your Daffy account so they can grow tax-free to let you have even more impact in the future. To start giving today and get your free $25 to give to the charity of your choice, go to https//allthehacks.com/daffy Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#52: Writer and cookbook author Liz Moody joins Chris to discuss health and wellness hacks, including what kind of foods you need to be adding in, supplements, vitamins, cold showers, circadian walks, hydroxyapatite, taping your mouth, all her favorite health hacks, and more.Liz Moody (@lizmoody) is a health and wellness hacker. She is the author of two healthy cookbooks: Healthier Together: Recipes for Two-Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships, and Glow Pops, contributing food editor for mindbodygreen, and host of the hit wellness podcast Healthier Together. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/health-liz-moodyWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4TcIr5sWdt4Selected Links From The EpisodeAll the Hacks Newsletter: Sign UpLiz Moody: Instagram | Podcast | Patreon | Cookbooks | HT DeckChris on Liz's Podcast: Healthier Together with Chris HutchinsLiz Moody Episodes Mentioned: Glucose Goddess | Dr. Katy Milkmen | Dr. Anna Lembke | Mark Burhenne, DDS | Dr. Amishi JhaLiz's London Recommendations: Dishoom | Canal Walks | Paddington Station | Camden Market | Nitrogen Ice-Cream | Gordon's Wine BarProducts Mentioned: Athletic Greens | RiseWell Toothpaste | Boka Toothpaste Affordable Life Insurance: Fabric20% off Performance Apparel: VuoriFree Vitamin D + Travel Packs: Athletic Greens Full Show NotesWho is Liz Moody (01:33)Eating healthy with fruity pebbles (03:14)Green starter hack (07:55)Cauliflower rice hack (12:32) Adding spices (14:07) Starting every morning with a big smoothie (14:42)Do spices go bad? (18:48)Liz's taco salad recipe (21:03)Why Liz's cookbook is gluten-free & dairy-free (22:13)Plant forward (22:57)Do vegetables need to be organic? (24:17)Grass-fed beef (25:19) Supplements and vitamins (26:20)Eating diverse produce (28:22) Set the bar lower (31:27)Make it enjoyable (33:47) Starting a meditation practice (35:31)Cold showers (40:17)Balancing your dopamine levels (41:38) What taking a cold shower looks like (45:29)Circadian walks (50:49) Hydroxyapatite (53:22)Taping your mouth (55:54) The healthier together deck (57:27)Liz's London recommendations for a meal, drink, and something to do (1:00:58)  Where to find Liz online (01:07:00)  Today's SponsorsAthletic GreensAthletic Greens is a foundational nutrition drink designed to remove the friction from covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. It combines more than 9 essential nutrition products into one convenient and great-tasting drink, giving you an easy and efficient way to get you daily multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, prebiotic, functional greens blend, immune support complex and more. It contains no GMOs, no harmful ingredients and no artificial colors or sweeteners.Right now, Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5  free travel packs with your first purchase. So to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional  insurance visit allthehacks.com/athleticgreens VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori FabricFabric is where parents come to start their families' financial lives. They make life insurance easy with new lower prices that mean significant savings over other providers, like a million dollars in coverage for less than a dollar a day. With everything online, it takes less than 10 minutes to apply, and you could be offered coverage instantly, with no health exam required. Fabric is fully-backed by Vantis Life, one of the most trusted names in life insurance. To start protecting your family today with a 30-day money-back guarantee visit meetfabric.com/allthehacks Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#50: Entrepreneur and investor Adam Nash joins Chris to discuss the biggest misconceptions of philanthropy, the hurdles of giving, tax benefits for charitable donations, real estate investing, why Daffy was created, everything you need to know about Donor-Advised Funds, and more.Adam Nash (@AdamNash) is the CEO and co-founder of Daffy, a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give. Adam is a seasoned executive, investor and advisor. He sits on the board of the investing company Acorns, he teaches the "Personal Finance for Engineers" course at Stanford and he was previously the president and CEO at Wealthfront. Full Show Notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/giving-adam-nashView Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mERMZviCHx0 Selected Links From The EpisodeGet a free $25 in your Daffy account: https://allthehacks.com/daffyConnect with Adam Nash: Twitter | Instagram | Adam's Blog | Daffy's BlogSelected Works from Daffy's blog: Let's Close the Trillion-Dollar Generosity Gap | The Benefits of Donating Stock to CharityAdam's Stanford Course: CS 007: Personal Finance for EngineersBook Mentioned:  Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending by Elizabeth Dunn and Dr. Michael Norton  Palo Alto Recommendations:   The Post | The Sea | Stanford Campus | The Dish | Shoreline LakeBilt Signup: https://allthehacks.com/bilt Full Show Notes Chris welcomes Adam to All The Hacks  (00:00) The biggest misconceptions about philanthropy (02:13)How much should one give?  (03:29) How to know if an organization is using its money wisely (09:22)Could people be giving more? (12:36)The hurdles of giving (15:10)Giving to multiple similar organizations (20:44)Tax benefits for charitable donations (23:15) Donor-Advised Funds (23:49)Why Daffy was created (27:42)Why do large firms have such high fees on donor-advised funds? (30:34)Donating appreciated assets (33:04)Moving your Donor-Advised Funds (38:31)Donor-Advised Fund apps and their ease (40:37) Investing inside your Daffy Donor-Advised Fund (44:31)What people are getting wrong about personal finance (46:04)How do alternative investments fit into your portfolio? (48:10)Real Estate investing (52:36)Dinner, Drink, and Something to do in Palo Alto (57:52)Where to find Adam online (59:41) SponsorsDaffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give, with a mission to help people be more generous, more often. They makes it easy to put money aside for charity and because Daffy Charitable Fund is a registered 501(c)(3), all your contributions  are tax-deductible. Then, whenever you want, you can give to more than 1.5 million  charities, schools, and faith-based organizations in a matter of seconds. So you can separate the decision to give  (and get your tax deduction) from deciding exactly which organization you want to support.Also, all  the contributions to your Daffy account are invested in  a standard, ESG or crypto portfolio so they can grow tax free to let you have even more impact in the future. And if you donate any stock or crypto that has increased in value since you bought it, you get full credit for the value of the asset and never have to pay taxes on the capital gains.To start giving today and get your free $25 to give to the charity of your choice, go to https//allthehacks.com/daffy Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#49: This episode breaks down exactly how I  booked a $20,000+ trip Bora Bora for less than $1,500 with points and miles. I'll break down finding flights, transferring the points, booking the hotels, my own recommendations for Bora Bora and all the hacks you need to make a trip like this possible yourself.Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/wjX4K2RLOj8 Full Show Notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-hacking-bora-bora Selected Links From The EpisodeSuggested Episodes on Travel Hacking: #1. Leigh Rowan | #2.  Brad Barrett | #27. Brian KellyFinding the right flight: point.me | FlightConnections |  Google Flights | ExpertFlyer | French bee | Air Tahiti NuiFinding the right hotel: Google Hotels | AwardMapper | Costco Travel | FlyerTalk (example thread on St Regis Bora Bora)Tahiti Recommendations:  Intercontinental Tahiti | Hilton Hotel TahitiBora Bora Recommendations: St. Regis Bora Bora Resort | Conrad Bora Bora Nui | Bora Bora Sharks and Stingrays | Amazon Floats Full Show NotesChris introduces All The Hacks from Bora Bora  (00:00) Listener Email (01:13)Trip background (03:02) A glimpse into Bora Bora (04:40)Finding the right flight (06:46)Flightconnections.com (06:57)Google flights (07:27)Expert flyer (11:40)Point.me and Air Canada (13:13)Finding the right hotel (16:24)Google Hotels (16:50)Awardmapper.com (18:43)Booking with Marriott (19:09)How to get that upgrade (22:30)Flying Air Tahiti (24:18)Costco Hack (26:41)Food costs (27:12)St. Regis vs. Conrad (28:13)Bora Bora Hacks (31:17)   Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#48: Investing expert Brian Feroldi joins Chris to discuss the current market, Brian's counterintuitive investing philosophy, making an investor checklist, evaluating risk, investor policy statements, understanding market capitalization, creating an exit strategy, asymmetric bets and more.Brian Feroldi (@BrianFeroldi) is a financial educator, YouTuber, and author of Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren't, who has also written more than 3,000 articles on stocks, investing, and personal finance for the Motley Fool. He's been intensely interested in money, personal finance, and investing since he graduated from college and shares his knowledge with the world on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Fool.com.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/investing-checklist-brian-feroldi Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Brian Feroldi: Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | Website | Motley Fool ArticlesOrder Brian's Book: Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren'tYouTube Video: Brian Feroldi's Stock Investing Checklist: A Step By Step GuideBrian's Investing Checklist: brianferoldi.com/checklist/Stock Investing Platforms mentioned: Interactive Brokers | M1 FinanceRhode Island Recommendations: Hemenway's Restaurant |  Waterfire Providence | Tilted Barn Brewery Books Referenced:Warren Buffet and the Interpretation of Financial Statements: The Search for the Company with  Durable Competitive Advantage by Mary Buffett and David ClarkThe Little Book That Builds Wealth: The Knockout Formula for Finding Great Investments by Pat Dorsey100 Baggers: Stocks that Return 100-to-1and How to Find Them by Christopher W. Mayer Full Show NotesChris welcomes Brian to All The Hacks  (01:15) Making sense of the current market (01:25)How Brian feels about calm and volatile times (03:06) Timing the market vs. dollar-cost averaging (04:13)How Brian thinks about managing his own portfolio (06:35)Evaluating risk (08:27)The Investor policy statement (09:43) How to make an investing checklist (12:20)Educating yourself on what to look for when finding a company to invest in (16:25)Is Brian's investing more passive or wild bets? (19:54)Is price even a factor when investing in stocks? (22:55)Understanding market capitalization (25:20)Exiting positions when the market cap gets too large (27:12)Determining your exit strategy and keeping an investment journal (28:31)When to double down on your position (30:52)Brian's counterintuitive investing philosophy (33:35) What platform does Brian use to trade? (36:22) How to evaluate how a stock or company is doing (39:01)Online Resources to compare your stock to the rest of the market (41:18) Taking on higher risk bets (41:58)Researching and finding asymmetrical bets (43:53)Does the vetting process for asymmetrical bets differ from less risky investments? (45:34)Five stocks that Brian is keeping his eye on (47:28) Brian's book recommendations (49:08)Brian's contrarian opinion on paying down mortgage fast (52:52)Brian's local recommendations for Rhode Island (52:52)Where to find Brian online (54:24) SponsorsMasterworksThis episode is brought to you by Masterworks. Masterworks is an alternative investing platform that gives you access to one of the most exclusive and overlooked investments in history: blue-chip art. Masterworks lets regular people invest in paintings by legends like Banksy Basquiat and Warhol without spending millions. In fact, I used masterworks to invest in a 15 million dollar Picasso the other day.Here's how it works: Masterworks will buy a painting they think will appreciate well over time, then they securitize that painting with the SEC, so you can invest in it instead of buying the whole thing. Once they sell the painting, later on, you get your share of the proceeds. It's that simple. In 2020 and 2021, masterworks sold two paintings that appreciated by over 30%. They have over 280,000 users and demand is as high as ever. But I partnered with them to give you all priority access by going to https://allthehacks.com/masterworks (see important disclosures at masterworks.io/disclaimer). StarshipThis episode is brought to you by Starship. Are you looking for a new HSA? You can get one free with Starship and signing up only takes a few minutes. If you're not familiar with HSAs, they're health savings accounts for health-related expenses like doctor appointments, glasses, prescriptions, and over-the-counter meds. The best part is that an HSA from Starship lets you get tax breaks on account contributions, when purchasing eligible expenses and on any investment growth.In the past, my HSAs have had high monthly fees and I've been forced to invest through an old school brokerage. That's why I'm so excited about Starship – there are no hidden fees, no minimum balance fees, and no monthly maintenance fees. And you can spend, save, and invest your HSA funds all from their simple app. Also, instead of having to manually invest your funds, Starship can automatically invest your contributions using their robo-advisory tool. 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Today's episode features Chris Hutchins from the hit new podcast All The Hacks. Chris has always been obsessed with making life as optimal and enjoyable as possible without excessively spending money to do so. But how did he get here? Well, he's had typical employment, been laid off, started a series of conferences for those that also found themselves unemployed during the Great Recession, founded a successful start-up that educated the masses on personal finance, and sold said start-up. He's had quite the journey! Along the way, he's built up a ton of expertise and passion all related to life hacks. Now, he's pumping out fantastic episodes with some names you might not know yet, and names you're likely familiar with (Tim Ferriss, Manu Ginobli, Kerri Walsh Jennings, The Points Guy....you get where this is going). Chris' podcast is certainly one to add to your weekly rotation and we're pumped to showcase his story. Links From the Episode All The Hacks Podcast Chris' Twitter Chris' LinkedIn Chris' Instagram YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/hR7cKfWPpm0 Join the Community We'd love to hear your comments and questions about this week's episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here

Bestselling Author Daniel Pink joins Chris to discuss how regret works and how it can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and bring greater meaning to our lives. They also talk about Dan's best hacks, tips and tricks for timing, motivation and more.Dan Pink (@DanielPink) is the author of several bestselling books on business, work, creativity, and behavior, with his latest book being The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His books have collectively spent more than 5 years on the New York Times best seller's list (including two #1 spots) and have been translated to 42 languages. Those books include Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us,  When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing and To Sell is Human.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/regret-dan-pink Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Dan Pink: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | FacebookDan Pink's Books:The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us ForwardDrive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates UsWhen: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect TimingTo Sell is HumanA Whole New MindDan's Top 10 Ted Talk: The puzzle of motivationOrganize and store your tabs: One Tab Chrome ExtensionSaving articles for later: Instapaper | Pocket Full Show NotesWho is Dan Pink (and his thoughts on All The Hacks)? [00:11]What is regret? [02:59]Why is regret so powerful? [03:50]The 4 core regrets everyone has (according to 17,000 people's regrets). [05:45]The single most important lesson from Dan Pink's research on regret. [11:29]Always go to funerals. [13:24]The best decision-making hack to avoid regret. [14:18]3 steps to reframe how you think about the regrets you already have. [15:23]Overcoming career regrets: making a failure resume. [20:00]Anticipated regret: why you SHOULD change your answer on a multiple-choice test. [22:59]Anticipated regret: maximizers and satisficers. [24:56]Anticipated regret: Jeff Bezos' regret minimization principle [29:48]The surprising truth about what motivates us. [32:28]Do people need to create their own autonomy, mastery, and purpose (and why you might be demotivated)?  [35:07]Having more ‘why' conversations. [41:43]When is the best time to do the things you want to do throughout the day? [43:21]Is remote and autonomous work better for night owls? [48:41]Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? [49:42]The kinds of breaks you should take every day. [51:02]Is there such a thing as ‘good timing' throughout the year (not the day)? [54:09]Having physical boxes for your future projects. [56:41]Having a spark file (and having a system to organize and store your random thoughts). [58:32]A line-a-day notebook. [01:01:38]How to connect with Dan Pink. [01:03:25] SponsorsBlockFiThis episode is brought to you by BlockFi. BlockFi is the company I use to store all my crypto and I think they provide huge value because. Whether you buy your crypto with them or transfer in what you already have, you can start earning interest on all of it, which is a great way to earn some passive income with almost no effort. And that also includes stable coins based in us dollars where you can earn 9% without having your savings fluctuate with the crypto markets. This is where I store the cash I used to keep at a high yield savings account. Since opening my account, I've already earned thousands of dollars of interest.BlockFi also has a rewards credit card that instead of earning points or miles gives you Bitcoin back on every purchase you make offering 3.5% back in the first three months and 1.5% percent back after that. If you want to check out BlockFi, you can get an exclusive bonus of up to $250 free when you sign at https://allthehacks.com/blockfi Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

Today's guest is Chris Hutchins. Chris is an entrepreneur and the host of the popular podcast "All The Hacks" which you can listen to wherever you're listening to this podcast right now. Chris shares with us some innovative ways to get cheap flights, free hotel stays, advice on how to land your dream job, how to start a successful podcast, clever investing hacks, and much more! For more information on Chris Hutchins and "All The Hacks" visit: https://allthehacks.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. For more information about CVV and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I'm reviewing episode #17 of the All The Hacks podcast  with Kwame Christian, one of the world's best negotiators.

Chris Hutchins, the host of the All The Hacks podcast and Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront, is back to discuss portfolio construction in the current world of crypto and NFTs. Kevin and Chris also discuss Bitcoin-backed credit cards and a hack to hold crypto in tax-efficient retirement accounts. 

Ever wish that saving money and spending less were easier? Today we've got your back because Chris Hutchins, Mr. Hack himself and host of the All The Hacks podcast, joins us to discuss a delicious list pulled from the popular Inspired Budget blog that lists a whopping 30 money hacks you should try in 2021. What hacks do you love that are missing from this list? On today's show recorded live on the new Fireside app, we're joined not only by Chris Hutchins but also Paula Pant (Afford Anything podcast) and Len Penzo (Len Penzo dot com) as they dive into their favorites (and also skewer one or two that they aren't as fond of). At the end of the discussion we'll ditch the list and this crack team will even add a few of their own. Before we're done we'll also magnify Tom's money, who asks what we think about popular trading app Robinhood. You know us...this is going to be good! And of course we can't forget about Doug's trivia! He has a heart-wrenching question today. Literally. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices