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All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life
By Chris Hutchins
Never leave money on the table. This is your shortcut to upgrading your life, money and travel—all while spending less and saving more. Get tactical moves and deep dives into designing a life you’re e... more
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- Number 1: How to Make Your Home Healthier at Any Budget with Dom Francks
#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 Lightwork Home, a Stanford-trained engineer, and former climate-tech product leader. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/healthy-home-air-water-light-dom-francks/. Partner Deals Gusto: Free 3-month trial of the #1 payroll software Wispr Flow: Try effortless voice dictation for free Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Fora: Become a Fora Advisor today Thrive Market: 30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Articles & GuidesThe Lightwork Blueprint: 40 Action Steps for a Healthy HomeThe best air purifiers for your homeWhat are EMFs? A rational, skeptical, curious person’s guideTools & ProductsAirthingsAirGradientAtmocubeJasprConwayBlueAirIQAirAustin AirPeople & PodcastsBrian Hoyer on Tetragrammaton with Rick RubinATH PodcastHotel Upgrade ProgramBest Cards PageGift Cards PageNewsletterAMA: Submit QuestionsLeave a review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyEmail for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:06) How Your Home Affects Your Health (03:30) What Improvements Actually Feel Like (04:51) The Precautionary Principle for Chemicals Like PFAS (06:27) How Healthy Is the Average Home? (08:09) What to Expect From a Healthy Home Assessment (09:09) Four Things That Determine Bedroom Air Quality (14:37) Choosing an Air Quality Monitor (16:19) Using Air Purifiers for Filtration (17:37) The Simplest Ways to Improve Ventilation (18:33) Why Some Air Purifiers Cost So Much More (20:45) Ventilation vs. Filtration for VOCs (23:15) How to Get More Fresh Air Through Your House (24:26) What Chris Learned From Monitoring His Bedroom Air (27:14) Managing Humidity and Dust Testing (32:14) What a Full Mold Investigation Really Involves (33:49) Optimizing Your Bedroom Lighting (36:05) How to Spot Hidden Light Flicker (37:19) When Incandescent Bulbs Beat LEDs (38:27) A Practical Approach to EMF Exposure (39:58) Does Limiting EMFs Actually Matter? (41:29) Are Baby Monitors Safe? (43:35) What to Prioritize (and Ignore) in Your Bedroom (46:48) Testing and Improving Water Quality (49:35) DIY Water Testing, and Which Filters to Use (51:42) Carbon Monoxide Monitors & Combustion Gas Leaks (52:51) Optimizing Your Workspace Lighting (56:24) Home Products to Avoid (58:46) Do More Plugs Mean Better Grounding? (59:29) How to Make Your Home Healthier for $500 (01:01:53) The Best Healthy Home Upgrades for $2,000 (01:02:44) Higher-End Healthy Home Improvements (01:04:34) When to DIY vs. Hire a Professional Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
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- Number 2: What Happens to Your Points and Miles When You Die?
#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, why documenting your accounts and logins matters, and the surprising rules around gift cards, divorce, and timeshares. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/points-and-miles-after-death Partner Deals LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Haven: Skip the waitlist for the best sauna. Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Copilot Money: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Tools & ResourcesPoints & Miles Death and Transfer Rules PDFSilo MarketsTrustworthyNotion1PasswordBooks & PeopleThe Points GuyDie With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins ATH Podcast#200: Debunking Tax Myths, Avoiding Audits and Maximizing Savings with Jasmine DiLucci#285: Why Net Fulfillment Beats Net Worth with Bill PerkinsHotel Upgrade ProgramBest Cards PageGift Cards PageNewsletterAMA: Submit QuestionsLeave a review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyEmail for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Your Points & Miles Aren’t Actually Your Property (02:31) Can You Legally Access a Deceased Person's Accounts? (07:49) What Happens to Bank & Credit Card Points After Death (09:52) Why Amex Is One of the Most Generous Programs (14:00) Transferring Points Before Someone Passes Away (17:32) How Annual Fees Are Handled (18:01) What Happens to Business Cards (18:28) Moving Bank Points to Loyalty Programs (19:01) What Happens to Airline Miles (23:18) Why You Should Push Back With Airlines (24:22) Other Ways to Use or Preserve Airline Miles (25:59) How Hotel Points Are Handled (and Why They're Easier) (31:36) Hotel Certificates & Flight Credits (32:50) What Happens to Rental Car Points (34:04) Don't Hoard Your Points (34:21) Document Every Account and Login (37:26) Set Up Points Pooling and Authorized Users in Advance (37:52) Leave Clear Instructions for Your Heirs (38:12) Why You Need a Financial Power of Attorney (38:46) Don't Let Auto-Pays Shut Down an Account (39:17) Proactively Transfer Points Out (39:55) Where to Move Bank Points in a Hurry (45:40) Choosing Someone to Manage Your Points & Miles (47:09) The Checklist for When a Family Member Passes (48:30) Hang Up, Call Again (50:04) Document Everything You Do (50:39) How Points Are Handled in Divorce (51:40) Why Gift Cards Are Different (51:59) The Risks of Inheriting a Timeshare Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
55min - Number 3: The Science of Lasting Happiness with Arthur Brooks
#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 Build a Life" column. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on happiness and human flourishing. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/arthur-brooks-happiness-success-purpose/ Partner Deals Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Trust & Will: Get 20% off personalized, legally binding estate plans Zocdoc: Find and instantly book a doctor you love today NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Quince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returns For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Arthur: Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Some of Arthur's BooksFrom Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of LifeLove Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of ContemptWho Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism -- America's Charity Divide -- Who Gives, Who Doesn't, and Why It Matters Selected Works from the AtlanticHow to Build a Life - Arthur's ColumnAre you Epicurus or Epictetus Article BooksHappy Money: The Science of Happier Spending by Elizabeth Dunn and Dr Michael NortonThe Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor DostoevskyMan's Search for Meaning by Victor FranklMeditations by Marcus AureliusThe Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat HanhThe Confessions by Saint AugustineThe Bible Barcelona RecommendationsRoman RuinsSagrada FamiliaRomanesque Churches and Gothic Cathedrals ATH Podcast#36: Bucket Lists, Audacious Goals and Living the Life You Want with Ben NemtinHotel Upgrade ProgramBest Cards PageGift Cards PageNewsletterAMA: Submit QuestionsLeave a review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyEmail for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:17) How Arthur Defines Happiness (03:50) Quizzes to Diagnose Your Happiness (04:38) Fluid vs. Crystallized Intelligence (05:55) The Two Types of Geniuses (09:01) How to Jump the Curve (13:18) Darwin and Bach's Success Curves (16:56) Success Addiction and Dopamine (19:00) Hustle Culture, Workism and Metacognition (21:19) How Often You Really Need to Journal (22:46) When Love and Money Are Idols (24:40) The Good Four: Faith, Family, Friends and Work (29:13) The Happiness Algorithm: Understand, Apply, Share (30:41) Why Sharing and Teaching Happiness Matters (31:45) Bringing Faith and Meditation Into Your Life (34:15) Lectio Divina: Divine Reading (35:23) The Science of Satisfaction (37:49) Social Comparison, the Thief of Joy (38:39) How to Make a Better Bucket List (43:34) How to Actually Buy Happiness (47:09) Technology, Loneliness and Happiness (48:54) Turning Weakness Into Strength (50:51) Why Negative Emotions Make Us More Effective (51:20) Optimism vs. Hope (52:23) When It's Time to Leave a Job (54:18) Arthur's Recommendations for Barcelona (55:26) The Airplane Story That Inspired From Strength to Strength (57:33) Where to Find More From Arthur Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
58min - Number 4: Where to Keep Your Cash for the Highest Return
#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 compare nearly 100 cash options based on your specific situation. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/where-to-put-your-cash-2026 Partner Deals Wispr Flow: Try effortless voice dictation for free Quince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returns DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Trust & Will: Get 20% off personalized, legally binding estate plans Mercury: Help your business grow with simplified finances For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Tools & ResourcesChris's Cash Options Comparison ToolDoctor of Credit: Best High Yield Savings AccountsDoctor of Credit: Best Brokerage BonusesDoctor of Credit: Best Bank Account BonusesFedWatchPolymarketKalshi Cash Accounts & FintechsSilo MarketsBask® Mileage Savings Account ATH PodcastEp #62: Protect Your Family, Mitigate Taxes and Preserve Your Wealth with Patrick and ManiEp #177: Best Bank Account Setup to Earn Interest on All Your CashBest Cards PageGift Cards PageNewsletterAMA: Submit QuestionsLeave a review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyEmail for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (00:49) Why Cash Deserves Its Own Strategy (02:46) Why the Stock Market Isn't for Cash (05:18) Why After-Tax Yield Matters More Than the Rate (08:18) How Different Tax Treatments Change Your Return (13:05) Building a Cash Comparison Tool in Claude (14:12) Why Traditional Bank Accounts Are the Worst Option (14:39) How High-Yield Savings Accounts Really Work (17:57) Understanding FDIC Insurance and Keeping Your Cash Safe (19:52) SIPC Coverage for Brokerage Accounts (20:12) Why Friction Can Cost You More Than Yield (21:47) Treasuries, Money-Market Funds, and ETFs (24:05) Cash Management Accounts as a Bridge (25:30) Box Spreads and Other Advanced Cash Strategies (28:58) How Cash Bonuses Can Boost Your Returns (32:44) Negotiating Brokerage Bonuses at Scale (34:24) Earning Points on Your Brokerage Account with Silo (41:05) Walking Through the Cash Comparison Tool (44:11) The Big Takeaways by Tax Bracket (45:09) The High-Yield Savings Baseline (48:02) Why Friction Beat Optimization (50:13) Stacking Bank and Brokerage Bonuses (54:06) The Best Cash Strategy Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
58min - Number 5: The New Rules of Points & Miles in 2026 with Brian M
#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 Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Fora: Become a Fora Advisor today Trust & Will: Get 20% off personalized, legally binding estate plans MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Award Search & Points ToolsSeats.aeroPoints Path (15% off with ALLTHEHACKS15)PointsYeahEarning Points Beyond Credit CardsSymphonySilo MarketsRoveX MoneyATH Podcast#89: Booking Flights with Points and All Things Award Travel with Tiffany Funk#262: Points & Miles in 2026: What's New, What's Dying & What's Next with Brian M#288: Where to Keep Your Cash for the Highest ReturnHotel Upgrade ProgramBest Cards PageGift Cards PageNewsletterAMA: Submit QuestionsLeave a review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyEmail for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (00:49) Why 2026 Feels Different and Reasons to Stay Hopeful (02:26) Credit Card Interest Rate Caps Never Materialized (03:20) Why Debit Rewards Cards Are Becoming More Interesting (05:58) Six Months Into Southwest’s Transformation (13:14) Are Credit Card Retention Offers Drying Up? (14:23) The Unbundling of Airfare Keeps Expanding (15:25) Could Award Flights Lose Their Flexibility? (17:14) Foreign Airline Programs Push Into the US Market (19:58) Hotel Award Inflation (and What Cash Prices Reveal) (27:31) Banks Crack Down on Points Gaming (30:32) Qatar's New Restrictions on Booking for Others (32:54) New Ways to Earn Transferable Points Without Credit Cards (36:16) The Best Tools for Points & Miles (40:35) Why Cardholder Pricing Is Becoming a Bigger Advantage (42:04) United's New Cards and the Truth About "10% Off" (44:01) Transfer Bonuses and the Risk of Speculative Transfers (49:06) American’s Changes to Partner Award Availability (49:56) Pooling Airline Miles With Family (52:12) Brian's Biggest Prediction for the Year Ahead (55:23) Six Months Later: Is Bilt Delivering? (01:00:31) Will We See More Premium Credit Cards? (01:03:19) Is There Still Hope for U.S. Bank Transfer Partners? (01:04:53) What’s Next for the Amex Green Card? (01:05:31) Just Let the Points Coupons Go Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
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All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life episodes:
December 28, 2022Top Learnings, Hacks and Credit Cards of 2022 December 21, 2022Experience London Like a Local: What to Eat, See, Do & Getting There on Points with Jessica Dante (+ Chris' Trip Report) December 17, 20222022 Holiday Gift Guide December 14, 2022Year End Checklist for Your Money, Taxes, Points and Miles December 07, 2022Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins November 30, 2022Work Tactics: Finding a Job, Negotiating Comp, Managing Up, Getting Promoted and More with Lenny Rachitsky November 23, 2022Booking Flights with Points and All Things Award Travel with Tiffany Funk November 18, 2022Bonus Q&A: Teaching Kids about Money, Investing and Financial Responsibility with Tad Fallows November 16, 2022How High Net Worth Individuals Invest and a Deep Dive on Alternative Assets November 09, 2022The Best Deals for Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!
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