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All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

Chris Hutchins 281 episodes Latest May 27, 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.

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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 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 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
How Long-Term Investors Actually Think About Risk with Ben Carlson May 20, 2026 3635 #279: Learn to handle market volatility and build long-term wealth in a world dominated by AI disruption, market fear, inflation concerns, and nonstop financial noise. Chris and Ben discuss why investing remains psychologically difficult, how to think about global diversification, when to reevaluate your portfolio, and the risks most investors still overlook.Ben Carlson is the Director of
The AI Tools I'm Building to Replace My Spreadsheets with Anish Acharya May 13, 2026 4216 #278: Is AI making it possible for the average person to live a fully optimized life? Chris and Anish swap notes on how custom AI tools are replacing years of spreadsheets, and reshaping the way we work, learn, create, and relate to each other. They dig into why Chris has abandoned OpenClaw, the architecture mistakes almost everyone is making, and what happens when the subsidies on all th
The Japan ER Visit That Changed How We Travel (& Tokyo Disney) with Amy Fox May 6, 2026 3074 #277: The last morning of our Japan trip turned into a sprint to a Tokyo emergency room, and challenged what we thought we knew about traveling abroad. We break down what a Japanese ER really cost, credit card benefits most travelers don't know they have, the best places to shop in Japan right now, and how to navigate Disney Tokyo without losing your day to four-hour lines.Link to Full Sh
Saving $30K+ on the Perfect Spring Break Japan Trip with Amy Fox Apr 29, 2026 4154 #276: Learn how Chris and Amy booked four nonstop business class seats and a week at the Park Hyatt Tokyo almost entirely on points. They break down the strategy, key takeaways for traveling with kids, Chris' AI-powered trip planner, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/50k-points-japan-tripPartner DealsUpwork: ⁠Free job posting to find, hire, and pay top freelance
The Custom Everything Era with Kevin Rose Apr 22, 2026 4005 #275: Chris and Kevin dig into how they're actually using AI tools in their daily lives right now. They explore real-world AI use cases, the tradeoffs of sharing personal data, the collapse of trust online, and what all of this means for jobs, creativity, and human connection.Kevin Rose is the host of Diggnation and a partner at True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that has
The Surprising History of Points and Miles Apr 15, 2026 2741 #274: Chris walks through the complete history of points and miles and breaks down the $140 billion machine behind them, so you can get more out of every point you earn. He covers the legal accidents that made credit cards wildly profitable, why loyalty programs are worth more than the airlines, the psychology behind why you keep hoarding points, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https:/
Stop Overthinking and Start Deciding with Derek Sivers Apr 8, 2026 6913 #273: Learn to stop overthinking and make better decisions. Chris and Derek discuss how optimizing can go wrong, a coin flip trick for making decisions, journaling as a superpower, how your actions might reveal what you actually want, and more.Derek Sivers is an entrepreneur, writer, and self-proclaimed "slow thinker" best known for founding CD Baby, which he sold for $22M and gave the pr
My Process for Booking Travel with Points & Miles Apr 1, 2026 3447 #272: Learn how to turn your points into significantly better travel experiences by following a simple, repeatable system. We cover how to plan, find award availability, choose the right tools, and decide between portals vs. transfers, plus the mindset shifts that make the whole process work.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/booking-travel-with-points-and-miles-2026Partne
How to Actually Live the Life You're Optimizing For with Sahil Bloom Mar 25, 2026 3575 #271: Learn why over-optimizing your life can quietly destroy the things you actually care about. Chris and Sahil explore the doorman fallacy, why big life decisions should happen fast, how to use AI as a thinking partner, and why systems beat motivation every time.Sahil Bloom is a writer, entrepreneur, and investor. He wrote The 5 Types of Wealth, publishes the newsletter The Curiosity C

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