Do you see yourself dying on top of a pile of gold like Scrooge McDuck? Today’s guest, Chris Hutchins, shares his story of how he balances hacking his life: credit cards, chores, out of the box thinking, you name it, with keeping his end goals in mind. But, first, Jesse recounts his travels. He may have learned a lesson or two from the busy street traffic in Vietnam vs the quaint pubs of Ireland. 

 

Key Takeaways:

• Why creating success is more about buy-in than perfection

• Taking life a beat slower

• The difference between being cheap and out of the box hacking

• Hacking your biggest expenses like travel and a home purchase

• Finding the best credit card(s) for your needs

• A two credit card arrangement for the average 6-figure household

• Welcome bonuses vs credit card points

• The concept of dying with zero

• Time vs talent vs treasure

• Parenting hacks: childcare, toys, pre-school

 

More of Chris:

Meet Chris Hutchins, the award-winning host of the podcast All the Hacks, where he shares his expertise as an avid life hacker and financial optimizer. With a passion for upgrading life without breaking the bank, Chris has amassed millions of points and miles and gained recognition in a documentary on Financial Independence titled Playing with Fire. His journey has been featured in prestigious publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.

 

🌐 Website: https://chrishutchins.com/

👉🏼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishutchins?challengeId=AQGITSbSG-9jCgAAAYsC9WYBIIM7Yp2UVgDuZlnrKV265AhZIoBxWyQSb3CFc4xqMbwpAGNJZQZwjEjW5rLreCYgG9Jx-9qrFQ&submissionId=6a0b0de6-e465-8b17-8f81-8eb0290e6367&challengeSource=AgEpy0oVHNovsgAAAYsC9ZiZtJg5cClI6pARtvBLtpJOvnAgaTdyMNtIBJvwJj8&challegeType=AgG_xNwgUb1fTgAAAYsC9ZibhUXUuXxzGk27e3-yJo17WDGW9WBDXOs&memberId=AgG-EcKxDFXLuwAAAYsC9ZieJ9xuhZ2BizsgyDGbd8gl8Ck&recognizeDevice=AgEldEYiD2CLIgAAAYsC9ZigBUVo8Or7oL4B25pE8FUEhB4TcMjr

🎙️ Podcast: https://www.allthehacks.com/ 

 

Mentions:

All the Hacks Episode 91: https://www.allthehacks.com/die-with-zero-bill-perkins/

Credit Card Spreadsheet: https://landing.allthehacks.com/products/card-optimization-spreadsheet

 

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The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for educational and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.