#232: Chris reviews his current credit card lineup for 2025. He also covers how to evaluate new/existing cards, some card changes for 2025, new cards he's excited about, the best cards for each major spending category, and apps to manage all your cards.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/whats-in-my-wallet-2025

Link to Cards Mentioned: https://chrishutchins.com/blog/whats-in-my-wallet-for-2025/

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Southwest Companion Pass Complete Guide 2025

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:17) Quick Episode Overview

(03:28) The 3 Main Reasons to Own Credit Cards

(08:08) Things to Keep in Mind About Welcome Bonuses

(10:26) Chris' Credit Card Goals for 2025

(13:24) Points vs. Cash Back

(17:09) Why You Should Identify Your High Spend Categories

(21:53) How to Calculate the Value of a Card

(23:00) Review of Current Cards in Chris' Wallet

(30:44) Bank of America Cards

(33:00) U.S. Bank Cards

(33:49) Citi Cards

(38:27) The Bilt Mastercard®

(40:10) Understanding the Major Spending Categories

(42:35) Maximizing the Travel Category

(44:53) Earnings via Travel Portals

(47:57) Other Categories: Wholesale Clubs, Phone Service, Gas

(50:11) Managing Business Expenses (+ Kick Bookkeeping)

(52:10) New Cards for 2025

(55:47) How Chris Keeps Track of All His Cards

(1:01:06) Big Changes to Popular Travel Card & New Travel Biz Card

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#231: Chris shares his top 50 hacks, learnings and lessons from the past 230 episodes. Learn actionable strategies to level up your travel, wealth, points & miles, productivity, relationships, and so much more!

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/50-impactful-lessons-travel-money-life

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(04:07) Ways to Boost Your Points and Miles

(06:10) The Truth About Credit Scores

(07:57) Leveraging Award Search Tools and Points

(11:15) Hidden Credit Card Benefits

(13:21) Travel Planning Tips and Tricks

(15:11) Monitoring Price Drops: Flights, Hotels, Car Rentals

(17:02) Emailing the Hotel Before Your Stay

(20:44) Hacks for International Travel

(22:13) The Peak-End Rule

(23:08) Why You Should Audit Your Bills

(25:16) Saving Money on Housing

(27:04) A Die with Zero Mindset

(28:46) Establishing Money Rules

(30:29) The Power of Negotiation

(32:54) Stacking Deals to Increase Savings

(37:46) Browser Extensions to Secure the Best Deals

(39:40) Leveraging Gift Cards

(41:28) How to Access Library Books Online

(42:00) Freebies at Hotels

(42:31) Saving Money on Taxes

(43:38) Automating Investments

(45:31) Tax-Advantaged Accounts, Donor-Advised Funds, and HSAs

(48:18) The Best U.S. Bank Accounts

(50:28) Turning Deals into Side Hustles

(51:58) Free Unclaimed Money

(53:21) Paying Bills with Credit Cards

(55:13) Setting Up a Will and Trust

(56:31) Leveraging AI to Save Time

(58:06) Ways to Optimize Your Time

(59:19) The Hell Yes or No Filter

(1:01:32) How to Buy Back Time

(1:03:44) Levels of Listening and 80/80 Marriage

(1:05:21) Two-Hour Cocktail Party

(1:06:45) Making Healthier Decisions

(1:08:25) Protecting Your Identity

(1:10:38) Decision-Making Tactics

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#230: The Wealth Ladder is a new philosophy for thinking about money and in this episode you'll learn exactly how to handle your spending, income, investments, and more, with tailored advice for every stage. We cover strategies to boost income, spend smarter with the 0.01% rule, avoid costly financial traps, evaluate new business opportunities, and achieve financial freedom.

Nick Maggiulli is a financial writer, data expert, and the COO of Ritholtz Wealth Management. He’s the creator of the popular financial blog Of Dollars and Data and the author of Just Keep Buying and The Wealth Ladder.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/the-wealth-ladder-nick-maggiulli

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:15) Big Misconception: Wealth vs. Income

(04:43) Why You Should Think About Wealth as a Ladder

(08:54) Level 1: Living Paycheck to Paycheck

(11:18) How to Grow Your Income in Level 2

(14:04) What Is the 0.01% Rule?

(18:43) Leveling Up from Level 3: Investing & Side Hustles

(21:21) The Risk of Overspending

(22:41) Nick's Research Data Sources

(24:15) The Difference Between Level 3 and Level 4

(29:44) Risks People Face at Level 3 and 4

(33:40) Transitioning from Level 4 to 5

(35:56) How to Manage Lifestyle Creep

(38:49) Level 5 and 6 of the Wealth Ladder

(40:24) The 5 Different Types of Wealth

(41:47) How Does Happiness Correlate with the Wealth Ladder?

(43:47) The Average Timeline to Climb Up the Wealth Ladder

(47:30) Using the 1% Rule to Evaluate Business Opportunities

(50:20) Accessing Travel Freedom Through Points & Miles

(52:36) Biggest Lessons Nick Learned on His Wealth Journey

(53:54) The Impact of Understanding the Wealth Ladder

(55:02) Where to Find Nick's Book and Other Work

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#229: Your gut is the engine of your entire body, so today we break down how to keep it running smoothly with practical, evidence-backed tips. We cover the gut’s powerful role in digestion, immunity, and brain health while challenging common misconceptions about reflux, probiotics, and more.

Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a board-certified integrative gastroenterologist, bestselling author, and founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness. She’s the founder of Gutbliss and host of the Gutbliss Podcast, where she shares expert insights on digestive health and the microbiome.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/improve-gut-health-dr-robynne-chutkan

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:49) Why Gut Health Is a Critical Part of Our Health

(04:26) The Role of the Gut

(07:11) The Gut–Immune Connection

(10:15) Balancing Sanitation With Kids

(14:20) Ways to Assess Your Gut Health

(22:23) What the Research Worldwide Says About the Gut

(28:15) Gut Health Testing

(30:49) Foods That Are Good for Your Gut

(35:42) Prebiotics and Probiotics

(42:32) How Important Is Your Water Intake?

(43:32) The Impact of Animal Protein

(44:58) The Negative Effects of Artificial Sweeteners and "Zero" Calorie Drinks

(47:30) Is Dairy Good for Your Gut?

(49:12) What Healthy Poop Should Look Like

(53:24) The Ideal Pooping Position

(54:16) Tips to Achieve “Stool Nirvana”

(57:06) Good Gas vs. Bad Gas

(1:00:05) Aerophagia (Air Swallowing)

(1:02:34) Does the Smell of Gas Mean Anything?

(1:03:19) Why We Should Care About Gut Health

(1:05:17) The Key Takeaway

(1:07:24) Where to Find Dr. Chutkan and Her Work

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228: A deep dive into Citi’s credit card lineup. I've recently opened up a few Citi cards and am very excited about sharing the best Citi cards, how to maximize ThankYou Points, the best airline and hotel transfer partners, and how Citi’s best two-card combo stacks up against other major issuers.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/citi-credit-cards-thank-you-points

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#227: An actionable 4-step framework to master points and miles while maximizing personal value. We cover high-yield earning strategies like paying processing fees, bulk ordering, and leveraging business expenses, plus tactics for scaling award travel for multiple people. We also explore alternate pathways to earn and redeem points without chasing “perfection.”

Devon Gimbel is the founder of Point Me to First Class, an educational platform and podcast that teaches people to maximize their spending for extraordinary travel rewards. She is also a double-board certified physician.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/rethinking-points-and-miles-devon-gimbel

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:31) Devon's Non-Traditional Approach to the Points & Miles Game

(05:38) Stage 1: Peak of Mount Ignorance

(08:18) Stage 2: Valley of Despair

(09:41) Stage 3: Slope of Enlightenment

(13:06) One of the Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Points & Miles World

(14:47) Lessons from Chris' Skiing Experience

(21:03) Stage 4: Unconscious Competence

(23:48) Why the Learning Curve Never Stops

(27:08) Identifying High Yield Opportunities for Yourself

(29:54) How to Evaluate If Credit Card Fees Are Worth It

(38:43) The Importance of Understanding Earning Rates

(40:26) Ways to Leverage Business Expenses

(43:43) Maximizing Award Travel When Booking for Multiple People

(48:16) Airlines That Have Good Award Availability (Fifth Freedom Flights)

(55:00) Why You Should Practice Looking for Award Deals

(58:11) Rakuten Bulk Ordering to Earn Flexible Points

(1:01:37) Setting Alerts for Deals

(1:03:49) Alternate Pathways to Earn and Redeem Points

(1:09:12) Using a Venmo Business Profile to Make Payments

(1:10:13) Where to Find Devon

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#226: From optimizing travel and rewards to new ways to earn points, Chris shares some recent tactics he's picked up on upgrades and award travel. He also covers some flight deals, airline changes, Mother's Day gift ideas, and reflects on recent podcast episodes.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/optimizing-vacations-and-new-ways-to-earn-points⁠

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:00) Finding Accommodation in Hawaii

(05:37) Overlooked Hotel Upgrade Options

(13:05) Strategy to Book Flights to Hawaii: Cash vs. Points

(20:44) Chris' Experience Flying Hawaiian Business Class

(22:48) The Impact of Having Starlink on Your Flight

(25:04) Review of Four Seasons Lanai

(29:29) The Experience at Montage Kapalua Bay

(34:28) Underrated Hotel Perks

(39:58) Why Chris Is a Big Fan of Hawaiian Airlines

(42:13) Follow-Up to Lounge Access Episode #224

(43:07) Why You Should Use a VPN to Book Flights

(44:29) Flight Award Inventory Trick

(45:21) Upgrading Credit Cards for Bonuses and Free Nights

(46:51) Weird Emirates Updates

(48:10) Big Southwest Changes

(52:18) Updates from Bilt

(55:03) Leveraging Business Expenses

(57:05) Exciting Credit Card Welcome Offers

(58:44) Mother's Day Gift Ideas

(1:01:27) Reminder: Real ID Deadline

(1:02:20) Feedback on Oral Health Episode #225

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#225: Learn how to optimize your oral health to prevent disease and improve your overall health. We cover the ideal oral care routine, negative impacts of mouth breathing, the truth about fluoride, the role of nutrition and diet, how to choose the right dentist, dental coverage options, and so much more.

Dr. Mark Burhenne is a functional dentist, author, and the founder of Ask the Dentist, a go-to resource for evidence-based oral health education. He is also the co-founder of Fygg, a toothpaste that protects the oral microbiome while remineralizing and whitening teeth.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/oral-health-dr-mark-burhenne

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:20) Is Good Oral Health a Sign of Longevity?

(04:30) How Inflammation in the Mouth Affects the Entire Body

(08:16) Factors That Influence the Oral Microbiome

(10:47) The Connection Between Cavities and Mouth Breathing

(15:07) Thoughts on Mouth Taping

(16:00) Foods That Are Bad for Your Oral Health

(20:13) Ways to Test Your Oral Health

(22:25) Things to Avoid if You Want Good Oral Health

(25:14) The Ideal Daily Oral Care Routine

(28:47) Regular vs. Electric Toothbrushes

(32:03) How to Floss Right

(36:10) A Quick Overview of Toothpaste

(40:53) Ingredients to Look for in Your Toothpaste

(43:12) Is Fluoride Actually Bad for Your Teeth?

(46:08) How to Find a Good Dentist

(48:43) How Often Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned?

(50:54) Dental Insurance vs. Dental Plans

(56:31) Why Your Dentist Might Be Influenced by Your Dental Insurance

(1:03:19) Dental Tourism

(1:04:29) Rapid Fire Questions

(1:10:40) Where to Find Dr. Mark

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#224: This is the ultimate guide to airport lounges. You'll learn how to access the best lounges without needing to fly first class by using credit cards, memberships, elite status, and more. We’ll also discuss the best lounges, underrated perks, tools to manage access, avoiding crowded lounges and more.

Kevin Song is the co-founder of This Lounge, one of the most comprehensive databases of airport lounges around the world. He is a former cybersecurity professional at WeWork, Hyatt, Deloitte, The Points Guy and Notre Dame.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/airport-lounge-access-guide

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:16) Factors That Make an Airport Lounge a Favorite

(04:12) The Worst Type of Airport Lounges

(07:07) The Number and Types of Airport Lounges Around the World

(09:05) Quick Overview of Airport Lounges in America

(11:28) Companies That Operate Lounges on Behalf of Airlines

(13:13) Credit Card Affiliated Airport Lounges

(14:25) Airline Alliance Lounges and USO Lounges

(15:32) Ranking Lounge Categories from Worst to Best

(18:28) Ways to Leverage Airline Membership Club Lounge Agents

(23:22) A Potential Hack to Skip an Airport Lounge Waitlist

(26:50) Lufthansa's Famous First Class Rubber Ducks

(28:16) Using a Priority Pass to Access Airport Lounges

(33:38) Can Business or First Class Tickets Give You Access to a Lounge?

(39:21) Leveraging Elite Status for Lounge Access

(45:01) Creating Multiple Profiles to Earn More Miles

(47:14) Why You Should Consider Status Matches

(53:04) Trick to Qualify for Status Matches

(54:49) Is It Worth Getting a Day Pass to Access a Lounge?

(58:22) The Main Premium Credit Cards with Lounge Access

(1:04:22) Other Credit Cards That Include a Priority Pass Membership

(1:07:09) The Number of Priority Passes Chris and Kevin Have

(1:09:43) Adding Authorized Users on the Three Major Airline Credit Cards

(1:10:57) Ways to Manage Lounge Access Memberships

(1:15:51) Overlooked Perks of Airport Lounges

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#223: Actionable tips to become a better writer—whether it’s for work, business, or everyday life. We cover the biggest copywriting mistakes, essential skills for effective writing, the only copywriting formula you need to know, plus the tools and exercises (including AI) to sharpen your writing.

Neville Medhora is the founder of Copywriting Course and SwipeFile.com. He’s worked with top companies to help them craft high-converting copy to grow their sales exponentially.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/become-a-better-writer-neville-medhora

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:54) Why Effective Writing Is an Important Skill to Learn

(03:23) Biggest Copywriting Mistakes People Make

(06:50) Skills Needed to Be a Good Writer

(10:15) Why Neville Recommends Reading Your Copy Out Loud

(10:57) Tactics to Be Brief and Clear

(14:13) The Importance of Revisions

(19:42) The AIDA Formula: The Only Formula Needed in Copywriting

(24:09) Ways to Get People to Respond to Cold Emails

(26:17) Calendly Hack for Scheduling Meetings

(27:33) Why Email Subjects Are Not as Effective as You Think

(30:55) When to Use Direct Mail vs. Cold Emails

(34:17) Tactics to Make Your Resume Stand Out

(39:51) Why You Should Use Templates More Often

(38:28) Tools That Will Help You Write Better

(42:10) SEO 1.0 vs. SEO 2.0

(50:09) Exercises to Improve Your Writing

(51:46) The Impact of Mastering Copywriting

(52:49) Hacks to Expand Your Social Network

(56:54) Where to Find Neville and His Work

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