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All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

Chris Hutchins 281 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

All the Hacks is a podcast that provides tactical advice on upgrading your life, money, and travel while spending less and saving more. Host Chris Hutchins, a life hacker who has saved millions, breaks down every aspect of life to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. He and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, and Gary Vaynerchuk share smart strategies on money hacks, productivity, and routine changes.

Episodes

How to Earn Points on Your Savings and Investments
How to Earn Points on Your Savings and Investments Oct 14, 2026 4794 #298: Chris breaks down how to earn airline miles and transferable points on money you’re already saving or investing (and whether the rewards are actually worth the tradeoffs). He compares mileage-earning bank accounts from Bask, United and Alaska, the new Bank of America and Alaska transfer partnership, Silo’s brokerage rewards program, and Symphony’s higher-yield approach. Plus, the we
Have Better Conversations and Build Deeper Connections with Vanessa Van Edwards
Have Better Conversations and Build Deeper Connections with Vanessa Van Edwards Oct 7, 2026 4278 #297: Learn how to turn small talk, awkward encounters, and everyday logistics into conversations that actually matter. Chris and Vanessa explore the chemistry behind great conversations, how to find the topics that make people light up, and the three levels of conversation that lead to deeper connection.Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher, bestselling author of Captivate and C
The Best Cell Phone Plans (and How I’m Saving Big)
The Best Cell Phone Plans (and How I’m Saving Big) Sep 23, 2026 3012 #296: You're probably overpaying for cell service, and switching could save you hundreds of dollars a year without sacrificing coverage or features. Chris breaks down what's changed with the big carriers and MVNOs, the math behind "free phone" deals, the few features only AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile still offer, and his shortlist of the best unlimited plans. He also shares the cheapest
Turning the Tables: My Approach to Points, Miles and Travel
Turning the Tables: My Approach to Points, Miles and Travel Sep 16, 2026 3721 #295: Chris shares the strategies he actually uses to earn, spend, and maximize millions of points and miles. He breaks down how many credit cards most people really need, his approach to booking award travel for a family, the rise of massive card-member flight discounts, when to pay cash vs. points, and some of his favorite—and most unusual—redemptions.Meghan Coyle and Sally French are t
Deep Dive on World of Hyatt: Points, Perks and Status
Deep Dive on World of Hyatt: Points, Perks and Status Sep 9, 2026 4027 #294: Chris breaks down everything he's learned going all in on World of Hyatt. He covers the brands and footprint, earning points with Hyatt credit cards and transfers, what points are really worth, every status tier and milestone reward, and how to get Globalist treatment without having status.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/world-of-hyatt-deep-divePartner DealsEleven
How to Make Your Home Healthier at Any Budget with Dom Francks
How to Make Your Home Healthier at Any Budget with Dom Francks Sep 2, 2026 4102 #293: Learn to make your home healthier by focusing on the environmental factors that actually matter. Chris and Dom break down how to improve air and water quality, ventilation, mold prevention, lighting, and EMF exposure, plus what to prioritize in your bedroom, which popular healthy-home products to avoid, and the best upgrades at any budget.⁠Dom Francks⁠ is the General Manager of ⁠Lig
What Happens to Your Points and Miles When You Die?
What Happens to Your Points and Miles When You Die? Aug 26, 2026 3249 #292: What happens to your points and miles when you die? And how can you make sure they don’t disappear? Chris breaks down how major banks, airlines, and hotel programs handle rewards after death, strategies to protect or transfer your points, and the steps you can take now to make things easier for your family. Plus, learn what to do if you’re already dealing with a loved one’s rewards,
The Science of Lasting Happiness with Arthur Brooks
The Science of Lasting Happiness with Arthur Brooks Aug 19, 2026 3480 #291: Behavioral social scientist Arthur Brooks joins Chris to reveal why success and happiness follow different rules as we age. They dig into fluid vs. crystallized intelligence, success addiction and dopamine, the reverse bucket list, and how to actually buy happiness.Arthur C. Brooks is a Harvard Professor, musician, and columnist for the Atlantic, where he writes the weekly "How to B
The New Rules of Points & Miles in 2026 with Brian M
The New Rules of Points & Miles in 2026 with Brian M Aug 12, 2026 4108 #290: Chris and Brian break down the biggest trends reshaping points and miles. They discuss new ways to earn transferable points without a credit card, the award search tools worth using right now, a six-month check-in on Bilt, and what's coming next for premium cards.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/new-rules-points-miles-2026/⁠Partner DealsDeleteMe: ⁠20% off removing
How We Booked a $20,000 Vacation With Points
How We Booked a $20,000 Vacation With Points Aug 5, 2026 5228 #289: Chris and Amy booked a last-minute week in Bora Bora that would have cost over $20,000, almost entirely on points. They break down how it came together, why they chose Bora Bora over Fiji, the Marriott award search quirk that hid available rooms, flying business class in both directions by mixing two airlines, and using card travel credits on the inter-island flights. Then, three ni
Where to Keep Your Cash for the Highest Return
Where to Keep Your Cash for the Highest Return Jul 22, 2026 3469 #288: Chris breaks down exactly where to park your cash to earn the most, whether you have $10,000 or a few million. From high-yield savings accounts and Treasury ETFs to brokerage bonuses and cash management accounts, he explains the tradeoffs that actually matter—and why the highest advertised interest rate isn't always the best choice. He also shares the interactive tool he built to co
Putting Die With Zero Into Practice with Brad Barrett
Putting Die With Zero Into Practice with Brad Barrett Jul 15, 2026 4383 #287: Chris and Brad Barrett revisit "Die With Zero" and confront how much harder Bill Perkins' ideas are to live than to agree with. They dig into when frugality flips from superpower to liability, the maximizer's struggle to let go, optimizing for the perfect Tuesday over the once-a-year trip, and giving money to your kids while it still matters.Brad is the co-host of the ChooseFI podca

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