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All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins
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Learn all the hacks to upgrade your life, money and travel – all while spending less and saving more. Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life, looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk will help you learn the strategies and tactics they used to shape their success.
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#202: Sharing 80+ holiday gift ideas across tech, kitchen, clothing, healthcare, games, and more—plus my top strategies to maximize your holiday savings.
For all the products, links, deals and more, check out the full 2024 Gift Guide here: https://chrishutchins.com/gifts
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Resources Mentioned
2024 Gift Guide: Find all the products, links, deals and more at https://chrishutchins.com/gifts
ATH Podcast
Chris' Newsletter: Subscribe
Ep #151: Master the Skill of Sleep with Mollie Eastman
Ep #197: Navigating Your Money, Points, and Career + More Listener Q&A with Kevin Rose
Ep #68: Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Strategies and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray
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Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:52) Personal Tech Gifts
(10:54) Kitchen Appliances & Tech
(19:59) Clothing & Gear
(27:24) Health & Fitness
(31:24) Games
(38:33) Kids
(42:22) Books & Learning
(43:54) Ways to Save Money When You Shop
(52:35) Gift Card Buying and Selling
(55:13) How You Can Gift Chris (For Free)
(55:52) Chris' Family Holiday Traditions
Connect with Chris
Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn
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#201: Chris and Amy recap all the takeaways and planning tactics from two recent trips to Iceland (with All the Hacks listeners and the Big Island of Hawaii.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/iceland-hawaii-trip-recap
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Resources Mentioned
ATH Podcast
Iceland Trip 2025: Sign Up
Hotel Upgrade Program
Ep #115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser
Ep #66: Rental Cars: Saving Money, Avoiding Fees and All the Secret Tricks with Jonathan Weinberg
Chris + Amy AMA: Submit Questions
Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback
Iceland
Hot Springs
Hvammsvík
Blue Lagoon
West
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Hótel Búðir
Reykjavík
The Icelandic Punk Museum
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
Restaurants: Sumac Grill+Drinks | ÓX
Icelandic Hot Dog: Bæjarins Beztu
South
Thórsmörk
Skálakot Manor Hotel and Horseback Riding Tours
Traveling to Iceland with points & miles in 2024
Top Super Jeep Tours in Iceland
Travel Backpacks by Tortuga
Hawaii
Kids Travel Gear
JetKids™ by Stokke® BedBox™
RideSafer Travel Vest
Hotels
Mauna Lani
Fairmont Orchid
Food & Drinks
Lava Lava Beach Club
Da Poke Shack
On the Rocks
National Car Rental: Emerald Club Benefits
Southwest Family Boarding
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:20) Overall Thoughts on Iceland
(05:37) Our Hot Springs Experience
(07:43) The Magical Northern Lights
(10:01) Eating Fermented Shark
(10:52) Why It’s Important to Meet the Locals
(11:52) Walking Around Reykjavik
(15:15) Icelandic Hot Dogs: Bæjarins Beztu
(19:34) Traveling Around Iceland in Super Jeeps
(21:53) The Types of Waterfalls Across Iceland
(23:47) The Uniqueness of Icelandic Culture
(28:29) Travel Logistics in Iceland
(34:06) Expenses & Payment Options in Iceland
(37:50) ATH Iceland Trip 2025
(40:41) Intro to the Hawaii Trip
(41:53) The Best Ways to Fly to Hawaii
(46:28) Southwest Family Boarding Trick
(47:52) Renting Cars in Hawaii
(51:17) Properties We Stayed at in Hawaii
(54:44) Food: Room Service, Kids Menu & Fine Dining
(58:05) Free & Unique Hotel Perks
(1:00:23) Fun Activities and Spots in Hawaii
Connect with Chris
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#200: Take control of your taxes and save money with unique strategies from tax expert Jasmine DiLucci. Learn how to leverage IRS transcripts, identify misleading tax advice, and differentiate between personal and business deductions. We also cover common audit triggers and valuable tax planning advice for business owners.
Jasmine DiLucci is a seasoned tax attorney, Certified Public Accountant, and Enrolled Agent with over a decade of experience. She specializes in tax controversy, litigation, IRS collections, payroll debt disputes, penalty abatements, and audit representation.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/tax-savings-2024-jasmine-dilucci
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Resources Mentioned
Jasmine DiLucci: YouTube | Website
Request IRS Transcripts
Donor-Advised Fund: Daffy (Free $25 for charity)
ATH Podcast:
Chris' Newsletter: Subscribe
Ep #50: The Power (and Tax Savings) of Charitable Giving with Adam Nash
Ep #62: Protect Your Family, Mitigate Taxes and Preserve Your Wealth with Patrick and Mani
Ep #147: How to Save on Taxes with Ankur Nagpal
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:09) Why There's So Much Bad Tax Advice
(05:17) Debating for Business Expenses vs. Personal Expenses
(07:36) Can You Hire Your Kids to Work for You?
(10:31) Ways to Identify Good and Bad Tax Advice Online
(14:07) What Actually Happens When You Get Audited by the IRS
(20:13) Do Credit Card Transactions Justify Receipts?
(21:32) Common Things That Would Flag Audits
(24:13) The Importance of IRS Transcripts
(28:55) What Happens When the IRS Delays a Payment
(30:33) Jasmine's Advice to Minimize Tax Penalties
(32:36) What Kind of Tax Documents Can Have Errors?
(34:44) Filing Using Tax Tool vs. Tax Expert
(38:55) Chris' EOY Tax Checklist
(43:41) Business Tax: Setting Up S Corps vs. LLCs
(45:07) Changes to Expect in the Near Future
(49:30) Where to Find Jasmine
Connect with Chris
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#199: Sharing my top 10 takeaways from a retreat for high-net-worth individuals hosted by Long Angle. Today, Tad Fallows and I discuss how money shapes our decisions—impacting everything from your mindset and family choices to overall happiness. We dive into the power of resilience over perfection, the importance of staying flexible in uncertain times, practical insights for raising financially responsible kids, and more.
Tad Fallows is the co-founder of Long Angle, a community for high net worth and ultra-high net worth investors. He previously co-founded iLab Solutions, a global leader in cloud-based lab management software, which was acquired by Agilent Technologies.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/10-money-lessons-happiness-family-purpose
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Resources Mentioned
Tad Fallows: LinkedIn
Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investors
Chris + Amy AMA: Submit Questions
Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending
ATH Podcast Episodes:
#6: The Psychology of Money with Morgan Housel
#49: Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks
#87: How High Net Worth Individuals Invest and a Deep Dive on Alternative Assets with Tad Fallows
#91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins
#170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong?
#187: 42 Travel Planning Tips & Tricks from Travel Pro Leigh Rowan
AMA with Chris and Amy: Submit Questions
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:48) Wealth Can Amplify the Good or Bad
(05:56) There Is No One Right Way to Invest
(09:39) Understanding Trade-Offs Can Unlock Hidden Opportunities
(12:16) How One-Third of the Economy Operates Outside Public Markets
(15:32) Building Resilience Is More Valuable Than Chasing Perfection
(21:24) With the Future Being Uncertain, Flexibility Becomes Key
(24:01) Estate Planning: Why You Should Have Flexibility Over Court Decisions
(27:14) Everyone Can Benefit from Seeking Advice
(30:26) Recognize That You're Not at the End of History
(33:07) The Key to Happiness: Finding Purpose Beyond Accumulating Wealth
(39:19) Two Curves of Happiness
(40:26) There's No Perfect Answer When It Comes to Money and Kids
(42:32) Should You Be Transparent About Finances with Your Kids?
(48:18) Why It’s Important to Have a Minimum Wage Job
(49:47) Optimizing Isn’t a Binary Game
(52:31) How Chris Optimizes Points & Miles
(55:58) Ways to Optimize Your Travel Experiences
(58:51) All Decisions Are Personal, So There Isn’t a Universal Right Answer
Connect with Chris
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#198: Learn to find anything online quickly, effectively and securely with Chris and Steph Smith. We discuss essential tools and tips for navigating the web, from uncovering hidden information to leveraging AI and keyboard shortcuts to validating sources. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or a casual browser, you’ll gain practical strategies to unlock the internet’s full potential.
Steph Smith is a writer and the host of the a16z and Sh*t You Don't Learn in School podcasts. She builds online projects like Internet Pipes and Trends, and has launched several websites that topped Product Hunt. Previously, she led HubSpot’s Creator Program and worked at The Hustle.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/steph-smith-navigating-the-internet-pipes
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Resources Mentioned
Steph Smith: Website | X | Podcast
Internet Pipes (Get $200 off with code ALLTHEHACKS)
Browser Extensions
Keepa
Honey
Capital One Eno
Points Path
Keywords Everywhere
Grammarly
Library Extension
Similarweb
Ghostery
Wappalyzer | changedetection.io | Distill
Text Blaze
OneTab
Tools
Syften
Arc
Rectangle
Superhuman (Use code ALLTHEHACKS for a free month)
Search Engines
Reddit Search: GigaBrain | Redditle
Academic Search: Google Dataset Search | Consensus
AI Tools
Perplexity
Globe Explorer
Note Taking: Obsidian | NotebookLM
Cubby
PodEngine
Email Contact Searches: Lusha | Hunter | Muck Rack
RadRunner Electric Utility Bikes
Unclaimed Money Database
Supplement Validators: Examine | Pillser
Tools for Storing Info
Evernote
Notion (Try Notion AI free here)
Apple Notes
Save to Notion
Arc Search
Audio and Video Editing: Descript
Business Ideas
ImportYeti
Harper's Index
ResearchRabbit
AppMagic
Web Scraping: Web Scraper | Browse AI
ATH Podcast
Chris' Newsletter: Sign Up | Past Issues
Ep #78: Action List: Everything You Can Do To Protect Your Identity, Accounts, Credit and Family
Ep #85: Building a Second Brain to Organize Your Digital Life with Tiago Forte
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:16) Most Common Mistakes in Finding Information Online
(04:45) Browser Extensions for Better Research
(09:47) Steph's Online Research Tools
(11:49) The Importance of Learning Keyboard Shortcuts
(14:54) The Different Types of Search Engines
(19:45) Why Reddit Is the Most Underutilized Search Engine
(23:51) How Information Available on Each Platform Differs
(25:05) AI Search Engine: Globe Explorer
(28:38) Ways to Leverage ChatGPT
(36:33) Features on Google's New Notebook LM
(44:47) How to Effectively Search for People's Email Addresses
(46:30) How to Delete Your Personal Information Online
(50:07) The Importance of Digital Privacy
(53:03) Ways to Validate Online Sources and Information
(55:52) Validating Expertise
(58:27) The Most Efficient Ways to Store Information
(1:06:08) Internet Pipes: Researching Business Ideas and Trends
(1:09:24) The Amazing Results of Web Scraping
(1:11:21) Steph's Final Piece of Advice for Online Research
(1:14:17) Where to Find Steph and Her Work
Connect with Chris
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#197: Together with Kevin Rose, we'll dive into points and miles strategies, credit card optimization, travel tips, and career growth. Specifically, we'll cover everything from underrated credit card tricks, tactics for earning multiple welcome bonuses, navigating the complexities of family travel, staying updated on the best deals, our favorite podcasts, and so much more.
Kevin Rose is a partner at True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested over $4 billion in a portfolio of over 400+ founders. Kevin previously founded Digg, Zero, Oak, and was a Partner at Google Ventures.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/kevin-rose-ama-1
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For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Resources Mentioned
Kevin Rose: Website | Newsletter
DEXA Scan: DexaFit
Credit Cards
Best Credit Cards Offers Page
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
U.S. Bank Altitude® Reserve Visa Infinite® Card
Bank of America Preferred Rewards
Robinhood Gold Credit Card
Bilt Mastercard®
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card
Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card
Credit Card Optimizer Tool
How to Get Approved for Business Cards
Pepper Rewards App (Referral code: 612342)
Points and Miles Websites
Frequent Miler
Doctor Of Credit
One Mile at a Time
Travel
point.me
AwardCat
10xTravel
Savanti Travel
Hyatt Globalist Guest of Honor: A Complete Guide
Podcasts
Frequent Miler On The Air
Animal Spirits
The Memo by Howard Marks
MoneyWise with Sam Parr
The Peter Attia Drive
diggnation
Huberman Lab
The Aliquot (Rhonda Patrick)
ATH Podcast
Chris' Newsletter: Sign Up | Past Issues
Chris' Membership
Ep #47: Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks
Ep #86: The Best Deals for Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!
Ep #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong?
Ep #196: Optimizing Metabolic Health to Live a Longer and Healthier Life with Dr. Casey Means
Full Show Notes
(02:11) Introduction
(03:32) Strategizing Your Next Home Purchase
(07:42) When Should You Consider REITs?
(08:25) Mastering the Skill of Spending
(12:15) Why You Should Invest Toward Your Pain Points
(14:28) Maximizing Earnings in Less Than 6 Months
(16:51) Most Overrated Credit Card Trick
(20:55) Underrated Credit Card Strategies
(23:30) Chris' Credit Card Optimizer Tool
(25:34) Secret Perk on Amazon Visa Card
(26:49) How to Earn Multiple Welcome Bonuses
(30:26) Cancelling/Recycling Credit Cards
(35:20) How to Get Weekly Alerts on Deals & Finds
(37:01) Earning Points Beyond Regular Spending
(40:00) Pepper Points
(41:16) Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Merger
(44:03) Adding Authorized Users on Your Card
(45:48) How to Search for Hotel Availability by Occupancy
(46:49) Chris' Favorite Websites to Earn Points From
(47:22) Best Credit Card Pairings
(49:33) Using Consultants to Maximize Points
(51:04) Relaxing on Vacation
(54:03) Rental Car Protection on Points
(55:57) Chris and Kevin's Favorite Airline Cabins
(58:10) Splitting Kids & Nanny into Different Class Flight Seats
(1:02:20) Earning Hyatt Globalist Status
(1:05:52) Optimizing Vacation Rentals or Extended Trips
(1:07:07) Chris and Kevin’s Favorite Podcasts
(1:09:31) How to Decide to Quit Your Job
(1:13:49) Accelerating Your Career With Kids
(1:20:13) Future Q&A Preview
(1:21:04) The Reason We Have Ads in the Show
(1:22:53) Where to Find Kevin
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#196: In this deep dive on metabolic health, Dr. Casey Means shares insights on how changes to your food, exercise, sleep, and more can improve your metabolic health. She also shares her recommendations on essential biomarkers to monitor your health and the role of functional medicine in personalized healthcare.
Casey Means, MD, is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health tech company focused on reversing the global metabolic health crisis. She’s the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Good Energy and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/casey-means-metabolic-health
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Resources Mentioned
Casey Means: Website | Newsletter | Instagram | X
Book: Good Energy
Levels Blog
Diabetes Reversal Diets: Virta Health | Mastering Diabetes
Biomarker Testing and Services
DexaFit
Function Health (ALLHACKS100 to skip the waitlist)
InsideTracker (Get 10% off here)
Levels (Discounts on Subscriptions here)
Instalab
Life Extension
Next Health
Functional Medicine Doctors
The Institute for Functional Medicine
Parsley Health
Medical Journals: New England Journal of Medicine | Journal of the American Medical Association
Environmental Obesogens and Their Impact on Susceptibility to Obesity
Sleep Tracker: Oura Ring
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): Levels
ATH Podcast
Ep #151: Master the Skill of Sleep with Mollie Eastman
Follow & Review on Apple Podcasts
Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:02) Why Investing in Healthcare Is Making Us More Sick
(04:53) Metabolic Dysfunction: Definition and Impact
(08:38) The Causes of Metabolic Dysfunction
(12:35) The Role of Food in Metabolic Health
(19:46) Ways to Identify Healthy and Unhealthy Processed Food
(23:59) How Our Body Handles Sugar
(27:04) The 5 Essential Components of Food
(28:33) How Important Is Hydration?
(30:45) Testing and Biomarkers for Metabolic Health
(34:11) Advanced Tests for Specific Health Functions
(40:37) Affordable Services to Test Your Biomarkers
(43:05) What Does a Functional Medicine Doctor Do?
(45:19) Understanding Diagnostic Categories
(49:43) Leveraging Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Your Overall Health
(52:47) Does the Timing and Order of What You Eat Matter?
(55:44) Why You Should Take a Walk After Your Meals
(58:32) Sleep Hygiene Tips for Better Metabolic Health
(1:01:17) Types of Exercises That Boost Your Metabolism
(1:05:13) What Are Environmental Toxins and How Can You Get Rid of Them?
(1:09:21) The Impact of Good Cellular Function and How to Start Improving It
(1:11:20) Where to Find Dr. Casey Means
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#195: Learn 50+ tactics to earn points and miles without spending extra money. From shopping portals and card-linked offers to strategies for earning points on groceries, flights, and even rent, discover how to optimize your spending and leverage partnerships between airlines, hotels, and various services to rack up points effortlessly.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/50-ways-to-earn-more-points-and-miles
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Resources Mentioned
Shopping Portals
Cashback Monitor
Rakuten
CardPointers: 30% off (50% off for ATH Members)
United MileagePlus X
SimplyMiles
MyPoints
Amazon x JetBlue
Paid Surveys: e-Rewards
Dining: Bilt Rewards | OpenTable x IHG | SkyMiles Dining
Drugs Stores: Bilt Rewards x Walgreens
Starbucks x Delta
Groceries: Albertsons/Safeway Just For U Rewards x Alaska Airlines
Local Events
NFL: 12Status
Ticketmaster x Delta
Broadway and Off Broadway Shows: Audience Rewards
Fuel: Shell x American Airlines
Hotel + Airline Partnerships
United Airlines x Marriott
American Airlines x Hyatt
Marriott x Emirates
Hotel Booking Platform
Paisly by JetBlue
Delta Vacations
Stays by Alaska Vacations
AAdvantage Hotels™
Southwest Hotels
Rocketmiles
Home Rentals
Airbnb: Delta | British Airways | Qantas
Vrbo: United Airlines | JetBlue
Villas of Distinction x MileagePlus
Travel
Car Rental Programs: Avis Budget x United Airlines | Turo x Delta
Lyft: Alaska Airlines | Delta | Hilton Honors | Bilt Rewards
Uber x Marriott
Thanks Again
Activities
Viator x Wyndham
GetYourGuide x Alaska Airlines
World of Hyatt FIND
Pets: Rover x American Airlines
Rent: Bilt Rewards
Debit Cards: Paypal Bills
Bank Accounts
American Express Rewards Checking
Bask Bank Mileage Savings
Mortgage
Rocket Mortgage
Guaranteed Rate
BetterMortgage
Energy Providers
NRG Energy
Reliant Energy
XOOM Energy
EnergyPlus
Donations
Stand Up To Cancer
National Foundation for Cancer Research x United Airlines
ATH Podcast
Episode 164: Earn Points Paying Taxes with a Credit Card
Newsletter
Membership
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:57) Shopping Portals for Extra Points
(06:03) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers
(07:13) Apps and Websites for Bonus Miles and Points
(09:36) Online Survey Programs
(12:26) Dining(14:08) Drug Stores
(15:09) Delta SkyMiles from Starbucks
(15:46) Groceries
(19:22) Local Events
(20:48) Fuel Spend for Points and Miles
(21:38) Earning Miles Through Flights
(23:18) Points and Miles on Hotels
(25:01) Hotel Booking Platforms
(28:12) Home Rental Earnings
(29:02) Car Rental Rewards
(30:13) Points and Miles on Cruises
(30:41) Points with Lyft and Uber
(32:08) How to Earn Points on Activities
(35:13) Easiest Way to Earn Points on Rent
(38:08) Earning Points on Debit Cards
(40:20) Paying Taxes to Earn Points
(41:13) Bank Accounts: Miles vs. Interest
(44:01) Airlines and Mortgage Partnerships
(44:41) Earning Miles via Energy Providers
(45:36) Leveraging Transfer Bonuses
(47:19) Earning Points with Credit Card Referrals
(47:48) Company Reimbursements
(49:15) Using Donations to Earn Points
(51:12) ATH Newsletter & Membership
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#194: Build wealth and achieve financial freedom with three simple, actionable steps. Personal finance expert JL Collins discusses the concept of "FU" money, the importance of living on less than you earn, the power of low-cost index fund investing, and other effective strategies to create long-term wealth.
JL Collins is the author of The Simple Path to Wealth and a popular personal finance blog, where he helps countless individuals take control of their financial futures by simplifying wealth-building strategies. With decades of experience, his work has been widely influential in the FIRE movement.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/jl-collins-the-simple-path-to-wealth
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Resources Mentioned
JL Collins: Blog | X | Facebook
Books: The Simple Path to Wealth | Pathfinders
Time Machine and the Future Returns for Stocks
Blog: Mr. Money Mustache
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Analysis: Is your money working its hardest for you?
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:20) What Is "FU" Money and How Is It Related to Financial Freedom?
(04:13) Real Life Examples of "FU" Money (Even With Small Savings)
(07:27) The Simple Path to Wealth Explained
(09:31) Is Saving the Hardest Part of Creating Wealth?
(11:54) How to Prioritize Your Lifestyle for Financial Freedom
(19:26) Why Becoming Wealthy Is Simpler Than You Think
(23:15) Do You Need to Quit Your Job When You're Financially Independent?
(25:52) How to Look at Investments as a Way of Saving
(30:08) Should You Cash Out Your Portfolio When the Market Is Down?
(36:54) The Different Implications of the Trinity Study (Safe Withdrawal Rates)
(40:19) Expanding Your Portfolio Beyond U.S. Exposure
(49:21) Difference Between VTSAX vs. VTI
(53:19) How to Avoid Fees When Investing
(54:54) Strategies to Roll Over 401(k)s
(59:36) Exceptions for Debt
(1:04:49) Is Financial Independence About Freedom or Wealth?
(1:10:06) What Is the Real Benefit of Financial Freedom and Independence?
(1:10:52) Where to Find JL Collins
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#193: Unlock better opportunities, improve your emotional and physical health, and build stronger relationships by embracing “hopeful skepticism.” Dr. Jamil Zaki shares science-backed, actionable strategies to overcome the rising tide of cynicism and shift toward a positive mindset— paving the way for a more fulfilling and successful life.
Dr. Jamil Zaki is the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab and a psychology professor at Stanford University. Trained at Columbia and Harvard, Dr. Zaki has published his work on empathy and kindness in the human brain, including his books The War For Kindness and Hope for Cynics.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/jamil-zaki-hopeful-skepticism
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Resources Mentioned
Chris Hutchins's Q&A Submission
Jamil Zaki: Website | X | Instagram
Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness
Social Neuroscience Laboratory
Cynic Personality Self Evaluation
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:35) The Difference Between Being Cynical vs. Skeptical
(05:12) Why There’s a Massive Rise in Cynicism and Drop in Trust
(07:36) Ways to Identify if You're a Cynic
(09:45) The Spectrum of Cynicism
(12:48) What’s the Ultimate Benefit of Overcoming Cynicism?
(16:46) Is There Any Benefit to Being Cynical in Certain Scenarios?
(20:30) The Generational Difference in Cynicism
(21:41) Why Hopeful Skepticism Isn't the Same as Optimism
(23:26) How to Cultivate Hopeful Skepticism
(26:58) What Are Values Affirmations?
(28:35) Ways to Engage People Who Are Too Cynical
(31:18) Why You Should Experiment with Risk Tolerance in Social Settings
(37:59) How to Deal with Hopeful Cynicism When Your Trust Is Broken
(41:21) Role of Your Intuition and Gut vs. Science
(44:37) The Impact of Cynicism on Personal Finance and Optimization
(47:51) Dealing with Cynics in Your Own Family and Friend Circles
(49:47) Advice for Parents to Course Correct Kids
(52:27) The Rule of Exception in Cynicism
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#192: Here's how we saved over $20,000 on our recent Europe trip! Learn how to use award flight tools to score affordable business-class tickets, maximize hotel loyalty programs for luxury stays, and find incredible travel deals. We’ll also review highlights from our trip, including top restaurants, airport experiences, Olympic events, and so much more!
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/save-20k-luxury-europe-trip
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Seats.Aero
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point.me
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Direct Flights: FlightConnections
Hotel Tools
Ep #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
Awayz ($10 for ATH listeners and 50% off for ATH members)
Rooms.Aero
Chris' Airline/Hotel Transfer Partner Spreadsheet
Hotels
7Pines: Sardinia | Ibiza
Hôtel Martinez Cannes by Hyatt
Hyatt Paris Madeleine
Hyatt's Tier List
Car Rental Tools
AutoSlash
SIXT
Hertz
National
Restaurants
Paris: Arnaud Nicolas
Palma: Vandal
Places in Mallorca
Hotel: Cap Rocat | Sea Club Restaurant
Cities: Sóller | Palma de Mallorca
Catedral de Mallorca
Credit Cards
Cards Page
American Express® Gold Card
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
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Ep #175: Booking Summer Travel Award Flights (34:35)
Ep #184: Chris’ Summer Award Travel Update (06:27)
Ep #187: 42 Travel Planning Tips & Tricks from Travel Pro Leigh Rowan
Ep #188: My Must-Have Products and Services for Life, Work and More
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(03:02) Getting the Best Deal on Our Flights
(06:07) How to Book Flights Using Transfer Partners
(10:30) Why We Decided Not to Take Our Kids on This Trip
(13:34) How We Planned Our 40th Birthday in Europe
(17:58) Leveraging Credit Card Welcome Bonuses For Hotel Perks
(23:33) How We Booked Our Hotel in Paris
(26:39) Booking Our Intra-European Flights
(33:12) Renting a Car in Mallorca
(34:29) How We Booked Tickets to the Olympics
(36:34) The Flight Experience to Paris
(43:35) A Review of the Hyatt Paris Madeleine
(46:00) Arnaud Nicolas: A Michelin Guide Restaurant
(47:11) Our Olympic Experience
(53:13) A Review of the Paris-Orly Airport and Transavia Flights
(56:20) What It's Like in Mallorca
(58:21) Why We Would Give Cap Rocat (Mallorca) a Perfect Score
(1:02:11) Bora Bora vs. Mallorca
(1:03:57) Things We Did in Mallorca
(1:07:41) Quick Review of Condor Airlines
(1:13:01) Overall Takeaway on Europe
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#191: Grow your wealth and build a resilient portfolio by making smarter decisions with these 11 investing lessons. Financial advisor Ben Carlson and I share actionable insights on managing risk, overcoming psychological barriers in investing, and the power of simplicity and diversification to ensure long-term, fulfilling financial success.
Ben Carlson is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management and the author of four books on investing and personal finance. He runs the popular blog A Wealth of Common Sense, where he shares insights on financial markets and investing strategies. Ben also co-hosts Animal Spirits, one of my favorite podcasts.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/ben-carlson-money-lessons
Resources Mentioned
Ben Carlson: Website | Animal Spirits Podcast | X
20 Lessons From 20 Years of Managing Money
My All-Time High in Savings
You Probably Need Less Money Than You Think For Retirement
Wealthfront Risk Parity Fund | What is Risk Parity?
JP Morgan: S&P 500 Market Concentration Chart
Fractional Vacation Homes: Pacaso
Paula Pant’s Podcast: Afford Anything
Safe Withdrawals: Free DIY Withdrawal Rate Toolbox | Safe Withdrawal Rate Series
Study: Spending Habits of Retirees
ATH Podcast
Ep #41: Beating Inflation, Alternative Assets, and Simplifying Your Finances with Ben Carlson
Ep #59: Save Money, Build Wealth and Just Keep Buying with Nick Maggiulli
Ep #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins
Ep #117: Navigating a High Rate Market: Buying a Home, Preparing for a Recession and Where to Put Cash with Ben Carlson
Ep #168: Building an Investment Portfolio to Grow and Protect Your Wealth with Chris Doyl
Ep #180: Stocks vs. Real Estate: What’s the Best Investment to Build Wealth?
Ep #186: 25 Money Rules (and When to Break Them) with Brian Feroldi
Ep #189: Beyond the 4% Rule: Smarter Strategies for Financial Independence with Karsten Jeske
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:30) Experience in Investing Is Not the Same as Expertise
(03:24) Intelligence Doesn’t Guarantee Investment Success
(05:42) No One Lives Life in the Long Term
(07:32) Experiences Shape Your Perception of Risk
(10:12) The Biggest Risks Are Always the Same yet Different
(13:29) Optimism Should Be Your Default
(20:03) There Is No Such Thing as a Perfect Portfolio
(22:31) Overthinking Can Be Just as Debilitating as Not Thinking at All
(24:30) How to Think About a Simple Portfolio with International Exposure
(26:17) Less Is More
(30:17) Ways to Reduce Overthinking
(32:02) Tax Loss Harvesting vs. Direct Indexing
(39:02) Why Ben Wrote a Post on 20 Money Lessons
(40:11) Lesson #10: There Is a Big Difference Between Rich and Wealthy
(43:37) The Reason Ben and Chris Invested in Holiday Homes
(48:27) What's a Reasonable Amount to Save?
(51:29) You Probably Need Less Money Than You Think for Retirement
(56:47) The Final Biggest Takeaway
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#190: Transform your relationships, productivity, and overall quality of life by discovering how to be intentional with your time. Sahil and I share actionable tactics to build better habits (and get rid of bad ones), improve your listening, boost creativity, choose the right people to surround yourself with, and so much more!
Sahil Bloom is the author of 5 Types of Wealth and writer of The Curiosity Chronicle, a popular weekly newsletter that provides actionable ideas to help build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life. He is also an investor and runs a venture fund called SRB Ventures.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/sahil-bloom-time-vs-energy
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Resources Mentioned
Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | X
Book: 5 Types of Wealth
Blog Post with Charts: How We Spend Our Time
Brave New World By Aldous Leonard Huxley (Free PDF)
Tim Ferriss: 17 Questions That Changed My Life
Stanford Study: Walking Improves Creativity
Video: It's Not About The Nail
Ep #185: 12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:42) The Fundamental Difference Between Time and Energy
(04:56) How to Identify Life Seasons to Prioritize Things That Matter
(07:35) Anti-To-Do List: What Is It and How Can It Help You?
(11:44) The Law of Reversed Effort
(14:00) A Think Day to Focus on the Bigger Picture
(22:41) Why Walking Is the Single Most Powerful Habit
(23:26) Sahil's 30 for 30 Approach for Building a New Habit
(26:59) The Face Down Phone Theory
(29:31) Tactics to Disconnect From Your Phone
(33:50) The 3 Levels of Listening
(41:22) Listening in Romantic Relationships
(43:17) How Important Is It to Spend Time With the Right People?
(44:25) Ways to Find the Right People for You
(48:28) Sahil's #1 Rule in Life: Don't Complain (About Anything)
(49:51) The Benefits of Being Intentional With Time
(50:53) Sahil's New Book: 5 Types of Wealth
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#189: Learn to master retirement market risks and safe withdrawal rates with finance expert Karsten Jeske. We explore key strategies like the 4% rule, sequence of return risk, and delve into roles of taxes, annuities, inflation protection, portfolio allocation, and even the psychological aspects of retirement planning.
Karsten Jeske is the founder of Early Retirement Now, a blog where he shares his expertise in retirement planning, safe withdrawal rates, and financial independence. He has a PhD in economics and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/how-to-retire-early-karsten-jeske
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Resources Mentioned
Karsten Jeske: Blog | X | LinkedIn
Safe Withdrawal Rate Series
Part 14 & Part 15: Sequence of Return Risk
Part 28: Free DIY Withdrawal Rate Toolbox
Part 35: Asset Location
Part 43: Pre-Retirement Glidepaths
Part 61: Safety First
Blog Post: Stealth Frugality
Shiller CAPE Ratio
Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF: BOXX
Blog For Tax Optimization: Go Curry Cracker
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Ep #141: The Spectrum of Financial Independence and Tools to Track Your Progress with Brad Barrett
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:00) Should Everyone Retire Early?
(05:09) The Rule of 4% as a Guideline
(09:46) The Role of Longevity in the 4% Rule
(12:46) Using Historical Data for Retirement Simulations
(19:11) Sequence of Return Risk: What It Means & What to Do About It
(23:51) Strategies to Mitigate the Sequence of Return Risk
(30:41) The Flexibility of Safe Withdrawal Rates
(37:49) How to Adjust Withdrawal Rates Based on Current Market Conditions
(45:53) The Reverse Glide Path Strategy
(49:30) The Impact of Inflation on Retirement Planning
(57:03) Evaluating Annuities
(59:40) Ways to Consider Tax Optimization Strategies
(1:04:29) How to Think About Portfolio Allocation During Accumulation
(1:12:25) The Role of International Diversification in Equity Allocation
(1:16:57) Karsten's View on Tax Loss Harvesting
(1:20:34) Asset Location
(1:22:35) Is Adding Leverage to Your Equity Worth It?
(1:26:41) Advice for Someone Early in the Accumulation Phase
(1:28:27) Stealth Frugality
(1:29:39) How Do People Spend During Retirement?
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#188: Here are the 130+ things I cannot (or don’t want to) live without, including my favorite tech, web and mobile apps, travel gear, subscriptions, banks and financial tools. I also share health and fitness items, smart home gadgets, kitchen tools, must-haves for kids and more!
Link to the full show notes with all the links and discounts for everything mentioned: https://chrishutchins.com/stuff-i-use
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Email: Superhuman (Free month with code ALLTHEHACKS)
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NordVPN (← Discount + 4 months free)
Cash Back: Rakuten (← Free $30)
MasterClass (← 15% off)
Virtual Mailbox: Stable (← 50% off)
Remove Personal Info: DeleteMe (← 20% off)
Kubera (← 1st year free for ATH members)
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Backpacks: Tortuga (← 10% off)
Suitcases: Away (← $40 off) & Monos
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Toys: Lovevery (← $20 off)
Au Pairs: Cultural Care (← $175 off)
Dog Food: Sundays (← 50% off)
Virtual Assistants: Oceans (← $1000 off for mentioning ATH) + My Delegation Guide
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(03:04) Tech: Personal, Computer, Speakers
(04:42) Stuff On My Desk
(07:27) Storage(09:15) Software on My Computer
(14:21) Chrome Extensions
(17:30) Best Apps On My Phone
(21:34) Favorite Subscriptions
(24:23) Best Bank Accounts and Personal Finance Tools
(25:48) Charitable Giving
(27:11) Health And Fitness
(30:59) Clothing(39:26) Apps for Points and Miles
(42:30) Smart Home Tech and Gadgets
(44:36) Home Energy
(45:59) Games I Love
(47:02) Food and Kitchen Gadgets
(51:17) Things We Use For The Kids
(54:27) Stuff We Get For Our Dog (Finn)
(55:52) Business and Podcast Items
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#187: Learn the art of travel planning to enjoy incredible vacations. Travel pro Leigh and I share over 40 practical tips to create the perfect itinerary, save on flights and hotels, find travel inspiration, experience destinations like a local, and much more.
Leigh Rowan is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a full-service travel management company. Prior to that he was the COO of The Points Guy.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/travel-planning-leigh-rowan
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Resources Mentioned
Leigh Rowan: Savanti Travel | Twitter
Travel Publications for Inspiration
Robb Report
Travel + Leisure
The New York Times: 52 Places to Go This Year
Lonely Planet
Flight Monitoring Tool: TripIt
Article: Award Ticket Change and Cancellation Fees
Activities, Experiences, Tours
Airbnb Experiences
Viator
Context Travel
International Data: Airalo | Mint Mobile
Love and London: Get 10% off digital travel guides and itineraries with code "ALLTHEHACKS"
Episodes:
#1: Pro Travel Tips for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip with Leigh Rowan
#51: Unlocking Travel Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Leigh Rowan
#84: The Vagabond's Way: Time Wealth, Slow Travel, and Immersing Yourself in a New Place with Rolf Potts
#86: The Best Deals for a Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!
#89: Booking Flights with Points and All Things Award Travel with Tiffany Funk
#94: How to Experience London Like a Local and Get There on Points with Jessica Dante (+ Chris' Trip Report)
#107: Italy Unlocked: Insider Tips, Must-See Destinations and Booking Flights/Hotels on Points with Leigh Rowan
#115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser
#156: Finding the Best Deals on Flights with Zach Resnick
#166: Best Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
#167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(00:41) The Secret to an Incredible Vacation
(02:33) Why Travel Planning Starts with Organization
(06:15) Ways to Feel Inspired
(09:21) Considering Seasonality and Timing
(12:46) How Chris Uses Notion for Travel Planning
(15:22) Leveraging ChatGPT
(22:03) Tips to Monitor Booked Flights (+ Save Money!)
(23:59) 3 Ways to Make Your Layover Count
(29:05) Double Booking Hack for Flights
(31:16) Rules of Thumb for Creating an Itinerary
(40:04) Finding Accommodation and Getting Deals
(44:23) Why Leigh Emails Hotels After Every Booking
(46:54) Finding Local Experiences
(53:37) Free Walking Tours
(55:07) Finding Travel Inspiration Through Online Videos
(58:26) Should You Use Credit Card Concierges for a Local Experience?
(1:05:48) The Importance of Local Embassies
(1:06:50) Best Ways to Access Money Abroad
(1:06:58) Travel Insurance
(1:10:02) Important Trip Elements to Review for Upcoming Travel
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#186: We'll break down 25 investing and finance rules of thumb, so you can learn to make better financial decisions, whether your goal is growing your wealth, retiring early, managing your portfolio, buying a car, or many other goals.
Brian Feroldi is an investing expert and founder of Long Term Mindset, a financial education company. He is the author of Why Does The Stock Market Go Up? and shares his financial knowledge through The Motley Fool and his popular YouTube channel.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/investing-personal-finance-rules-of-thumb-brian-feroldi
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Brian Feroldi: Website | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube
12 Timeless Lessons For Stock Investors
Emergency Fund Size Formula
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Episode #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins
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The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Dank
Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy Siegel
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Early Retirement Now: The Safe Withdrawal Rate Series
401k Fee Checker
Wealthfront: Get a 0.5% APY boost
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(00:48) Why Personal Finance and Investing Is a Complicated Subject
(02:30) The Rules of 72 and 70
(04:48) How to Apply Rule 72
(06:24) Rule 110(09:09) The 5 Year Rule
(10:54) The 10-5-3 Rule for Growth Rates
(12:26) The 6% Rule
(13:57) The 3-6 Rule for Personal Finance
(19:06) Brian's Emergency Fund Size Formula
(21:40) The 5% Rule
(23:28) Brian's Personal Rule of Thumb for Investing
(27:07) The 1% Rule
(31:27) Hiring Advisors
(37:40) Calculate Your Net Worth: Age x Income / 10 Rule
(39:37) The 15% Rule for Saving
(40:46) The 50-30-20 Rule
(42:00) The 80% Rule
(44:03) The Employer Match Rule
(46:52) The 4% Rule
(49:07) The 25x Rule (An Inverse Rule)
(50:35) The 20-4-10 Rule for Buying a Car
(52:32) The Debt : Income Ratio
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#185: Learn a proven 4-step framework to create more time in your day for whatever matters most. In this episode, Jake and John share tactics to highlight your priorities, maintain laser focus, energize with healthy habits, and reflect in order to continuously improve and transform your life.
Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky are the authors of the best-selling books Sprint and Make Time, and co-founders of Character, a venture capital firm. Previously, they were partners at Google Ventures and design leads at Google where worked on apps like Gmail and YouTube.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/make-time-jake-knapp-john-zeratsky
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:50) What Most People Get Wrong About Managing Time
(04:06) Why People Are Struggling With Productivity
(05:45) Applying ‘Make Time’ to Your Personal Life
(08:14) Busy Bandwagons and Infinity Pools
(12:30) The 4 Step 'Make Time' Framework
(15:40) How to Start Your Day With a Highlight
(20:24) Highlights: Can There Be More Than One? Can They Change?
(24:04) Highlight Tactic: Design Your Day
(27:38) Highlight Tactic: Batch the Little Stuff
(30:34) How Often Should You Look Into Feedback Loops?
(31:18) The Most Efficient Ways to Find Laser Focus
(35:20) Creating a Distraction-Free Phone
(42:00) How to Deal With Attention Residue
(46:38) Ways to Create Energy to Recharge Yourself
(50:16) Why You Should Leave Your Headphones at Home
(51:05) Best Cadence to Take Breaks
(53:00) How Jake and John Apply Exercise to Their Lives
(56:20) What Can We Do to Reflect?
(59:14) Where to Find Jake and John’s Work
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#184: Sharing five tactics I've used recently to maximize points, lower property taxes, cut credit card annual fees, get a free companion pass, and earn thousands of dollars through bank and brokerage bonuses.
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#142: When Travel Goes Wrong: Pro Tips for Flight Cancelations, Delays, Lost Luggage, and More
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#175: Monday Musings: Latest Deals, Summer Award Travel, Father's Day Gift Ideas, Calling 911 and More
#181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:07) How To Lower Your Property Tax
(06:27) Chris’ Summer Award Travel Update
(14:32) 3 Big Takeaways for Booking Award Flights
(16:21) Earning A Free Southwest Companion Pass
(23:39) How To Negotiate Annual Fees on Credit Cards
(26:01) Best-Ever Credit Card Welcome Offers (July 2024)
(27:43) Overview of Bank Bonus Categories
(30:54) $1000+ Bank Bonuses
(32:48) Mid Range Bank Bonuses ($150-$750)
(38:37) Bank Bonuses on Direct Deposits
(42:22) Chris' Key Takeaway on Bank Bonuses
(44:35) Overview of Brokerage Bonuses
(48:21) Best Brokerage Bonuses (July 2024)
(55:32) Limited Time Monster Brokerage Bonus (Ending 7/31/24)
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#183: Economist Emily Oster uses data to challenge and debunk common parenting beliefs and shares data-driven strategies for parents to make more informed and confident decisions. We also cover data on polarizing topics like sleep training, breastfeeding, private vs. public school education, and more.
Emily Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University and a NYT best-selling author of four books—Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected. She's also a the founder of ParentData, a data-driven guide to pregnancy, parenting and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/debunking-parenting-myths
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Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know
Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool
The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years
The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications
Is There a Best Method for Sleep Training?
5 Pregnancy Myths
A Different Way to Look at Screen Time
Cochrane Reviews
1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:44) The Shocking Amount of Misleading Data Around Parenting
(04:17) Ways to Incorporate Data in Decision Making
(10:05) Why There’s So Much Pressure to Be “Perfect” Parents
(11:57) The Good Enough Approach vs. The Perfect Approach
(14:57) How Important Is It for Parents to Prioritize Themselves?
(19:47) The Most Shocking Myths and Misconceptions
(22:52) The Reason for an Abundance of Caution Around Pregnancies
(26:12) The Polarizing Data Around Sleep Training
(30:17) How to Approach Data and Reliable Sources
(32:08) The Role of Cultural Norms and Traditions in Parenting Advice
(36:33) How to Navigate Pushback on Advice
(37:29) Making Complicated or Difficult Decisions
(40:50) The Impact of Primary Education: Private vs. Public
(44:19) Why It’s Important to Build Resilience in Older Kids
(46:32) Managing Screen Time and Technology
(49:48) One Key Takeaway for Anyone Who Wants to Be a Parent
(51:25) Where to Find Emily
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Absolutely loved this episode. Made me want to plan a trip to Japan!
I love all the travel episodes!! The guest for this Mexico one seemed to hold back a little and not give as much detailed info as the other guests did.
I've been to 40+ countries. Lived in 4 of them. For this guy to say Walmart is more dangerous than Mogadishu, a place where you need 4 armed men with AK47s just to leave the airport is beyond absurd and shows he doesn't know what he's talking about.
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I love your travel destination shows, Mexico in particular. Keep them coming!! ❤️
Wow, what an insightful episode! Chris Hutchins really knows how to uncover all those ingenious hacks that make life so much smoother. From personal finance to productivity and everything in between, this podcast episode was a goldmine of practical tips and tricks. https://about.me/Wax-Paperie I was particularly blown away by the section on budgeting and saving hacks. The "30-Day Expense Tracker" technique he mentioned sounds like a game-changer. I can't wait to give it a shot and see where I can cut down unnecessary spending. Also, that tip about using virtual cards for online subscriptions? Genius! It's like having a safety net for your bank account. https://wellfound.com/u/waxpaperie
yes please do the episode about card applications!! How often to apply, how many at once etc.
They really told me to cut Netflix and cook. Idk why I expected more than the obvious.
silicone bib! all you need is one and u just rinse it:)