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All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

Chris Hutchins 281 Episodes Aug 19, 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

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 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 nights i
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
Are Credit Card Points Still Worth It? and More Listener Q&A
Are Credit Card Points Still Worth It? and More Listener Q&A Jul 8, 2026 4351 #286: With credit card fees climbing, credits getting harder to use, and points constantly devaluing, it's fair to ask whether earning points and miles is even worth it anymore. In this AMA, Chris breaks down why the fees are still worth it for him (and who they're not worth it for), common mistakes to avoid when running the numbers, and when cash back makes the most sense. He also walks
Why Net Fulfillment Beats Net Worth with Bill Perkins
Why Net Fulfillment Beats Net Worth with Bill Perkins Jul 1, 2026 5385 #285: Bill Perkins joins Chris to unpack what dying with zero really means in practice. They discuss why net fulfillment matters at every stage of life, which experiences are worth prioritizing now, how to bank memory dividends, the questions to ask yourself before spending (or saving), and how to solve for maximum fulfillment.⁠Bill Perkins⁠ is a hedge fund manager, energy trader, and aut
20+ Credit Card Benefits You’re Probably Not Using
20+ Credit Card Benefits You’re Probably Not Using Jun 24, 2026 3765 #284: Chris breaks down the credit card benefits that save real money but rarely get attention, from getting a cracked iPhone repaired for free to purchase protections, travel coverage, and a deep bench of lesser-known perks. Learn exactly which card to reach for on every purchase, so you're always covered and never leaving money on the table.Link to Full Show Notes: ⁠https://chrishutchin
Do You Actually Need Travel Insurance?
Do You Actually Need Travel Insurance? Jun 17, 2026 4224 #283: Learn exactly when to buy travel insurance and when your credit cards already have you covered. Chris breaks down what travel insurance covers, how those benefits compare to the coverage built into popular credit cards, and when it makes sense to buy additional protection. Plus, what US health insurance actually covers abroad, and specialty policies worth getting for medical evacuat
Saving Money and Optimizing is My Kryptonite
Saving Money and Optimizing is My Kryptonite Jun 10, 2026 3170 #282: When does optimization stop helping and start hurting? Chris shares how a string of seemingly smart decisions had him pouring hours into marginal gains that never materialized. He unpacks the hidden cost of optimization, the role AI plays in amplifying it, and how he's learning to focus on what actually moves the needle.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/optimizing-i
Taking My Health Into My Own Hands: Tests, Records, and What Actually Worked
Taking My Health Into My Own Hands: Tests, Records, and What Actually Worked Jun 3, 2026 3880 #281: Chris shares the full playbook he used to take control of his health after digging into his biomarkers. He breaks down which tests are actually worth your money and when each one matters. Plus, how he built a personal health AI from his own medical records to surface what doctors missed.Link to Full Show Notes: ⁠https://chrishutchins.com/personal-health-ai-diagnostics/.⁠Partner Deal
The Hidden Rules of Credit Card Approvals
The Hidden Rules of Credit Card Approvals May 27, 2026 3028 #280: Learn how to dramatically improve your odds of getting approved for the credit cards you actually want. Chris breaks down the hidden system every bank uses to evaluate applications, why your credit score matters far less than what's on your report, and the real factors driving denials, from credit-to-income ratios to recent inquiries to each issuer's internal model. He also walks th

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