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: 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.
August 19, 202658min
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.
August 26, 202655min
Number 3: 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.
August 12, 20261h 9min
Number 4: 20+ Credit Card Benefits You’re Probably Not Using
#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://chrishutchins.com/hidden-credit-card-benefits-2026/⁠ Partner Deals Fora: ⁠Become a Fora Advisor today⁠ Bilt Rewards: ⁠⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent⁠ Mercury: ⁠Help your business grow with simplified finances⁠ Quince: ⁠Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returns⁠ LMNT: ⁠⁠Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix⁠ For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠⁠chrishutchins.com/deals⁠ Resources Mentioned Tools & Apps⁠CardPointers: 30% off⁠ (50% off for ⁠ATH Members⁠)⁠GigSky⁠⁠The Cultivist⁠Benefit Programs⁠Sapphire Tables (via OpenTable)⁠⁠Resy⁠⁠Mastercard Priceless⁠⁠Visa Universal Studios discounts⁠⁠SoFar Sounds⁠⁠Troon Rewards⁠⁠Discover Cash at Checkout⁠⁠Amex Venmo Send and Split⁠ATH PodcastEp #66: ⁠Rental Cars: Saving Money, Avoiding Fees and All the Secret Tricks with Jonathan Weinberg⁠Ep #113: ⁠Unlocking the Power of Plastic: Maximizing Your Hidden Credit Card Benefits⁠Ep #221: ⁠Deep Dive on Credit Reports, Scores, and Their Real-World Impact⁠Ep #224: ⁠Airport Lounges: Getting In, Hidden Perks and Expert Tips with Kevin Song⁠Ep #283: ⁠Do You Actually Need Travel Insurance?⁠⁠Hotel 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 (02:15) Purchase Benefits Overview (02:36) Purchase Protection: Coverage for Damaged or Stolen Items (05:15) How Extended Warranty Protection Works (06:36) Return Protection for Items Stores Won’t Take Back (07:55) When Price Protection Can Save You Money (12:27) Travel Benefits Overview (12:46) Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance (13:22) Trip Delay Coverage (13:47) Delayed Luggage Reimbursement (14:04) Lost and Damaged Bag Insurance (16:01) Rental Car Coverage: Primary vs. Secondary Insurance (21:37) Emergency Medical Coverage While Traveling (22:54) Non-Emergency Medical and Dental Coverage (23:22) What Travel Accident Insurance Actually Covers (23:53) Lounge Access Across Issuers and Networks (25:06) Booking the Luxury Hotel Collections for Free Perks (29:34) Free International Data and Roaming Benefits (31:46) Global Entry, TSA PreCheck & Trusted Traveler Credits (32:29) Cell Phone Protection Benefits (35:12) How to Maximize Card-Linked Offers (36:16) Automating Card-Linked Offers With CardPointers (37:26) What Credit Card Concierge Services Can Actually Do (38:49) Free Credit Scores and Credit Monitoring Tools (40:06) The Chase Instacart Benefit (and How to Stack It) (45:18) The Chase DoorDash Benefit (47:31) Exclusive Restaurant Reservation Programs (48:30) American Express Uber Benefits (49:14) Lyft Perks for Mastercard Holders (49:43) Capital One Entertainment and Drink Benefits (50:24) Free Museum Access With Bank of America and Capital One (52:22) Experience and Entertainment Programs (54:11) Getting Cash Out of Your Credit Card Benefits (55:50) Instant Approval and Virtual Card Numbers (58:02) Visa Network Benefits Worth Knowing (59:26) Mastercard Network Perks: Transit, Peacock, Airport Fast Track & Soho Friends 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.
June 24, 20261h 3min
Number 5: How We Booked a $20,000 Vacation With Points
#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 nights in, they decided to abandon the deal and pay more to switch resorts. They compare and rank the major Bora Bora resorts, weigh points versus cash, and explain what makes French Polynesia one of the easiest long-haul trips from the West Coast. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/bora-bora-on-points-2026/ Partner Deals Haven: Skip the waitlist for the best sauna. Gelt: ⁠Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Thrive Market: ⁠30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift Bilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Superhuman: ⁠Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Hotels & ResortsHotel Upgrade ProgramThe Westin Bora Bora Resort & SpaFour Seasons Resort Bora BoraThe St. Regis Bora Bora ResortConrad Bora Bora NuiThe BrandoLe Taha'aNanuku ResortWaldorf Astoria Costa Rica ProductsMonopoly Deal Health & Sauna ResearchBryan Johnson — Is Sauna ACTUALLY Good For You? (90-Day Experiment) ATH Podcast#285: Why Net Fulfillment Beats Net Worth with Bill Perkins#287: Putting Die With Zero Into Practice with Brad BarrettHotel 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 (02:09) How a Kid-Free Trip Came Together (03:33) How Chris and Amy Choose Vacation Destinations (13:09) Why French Polynesia Over Fiji (14:59) Booking The Westin (20:43) Flying Business Class Both Ways on Two Different Airlines (26:22) Air Tahiti Nui and the Inter-Island Flights (31:15) A Surprise First Class Upgrade on Air Moana (32:47) Arriving in Bora Bora and Checking Into The Westin (34:29) First Impressions: A Brand-New Property with Great Bones (37:33) A Thousand Little Cuts: The Westin's Service Problems (44:50) The Math Behind Checking Out Early (52:21) The Four Seasons vs. The Westin: What the Extra Money Buys (59:23) Why the Four Seasons Spa Facilities Stood Out (01:00:37) Getting Serious About Sauna Again (01:05:51) Pickleball, Paddleboarding, and Space to Get Lost (01:08:00) Did the Four Seasons Save the Trip? (01:13:18) How to Actually Get Deals at the Four Seasons (01:16:20) Ranking All Four Bora Bora Resorts (01:19:32) Why Fiji Is Still at the Top of the List (01:21:45) Where AI Can Go Wrong (01:23:15) Packing a Travel Med Bag for Remote Destinations (01:24:20) Final Thoughts and Why Bora Bora Keeps Winning 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.
August 05, 20261h 28min