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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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#220: Is chasing elite status worth it? Chris shares his journey of earning elite status with 8 hotel and airline loyalty programs for 2025, weighing the pros and cons amid recent devaluations. He also highlights listener stories showcasing over $100,000 in combined savings through smart points and miles strategies.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/rethinking-elite-status-listener-wins
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Bilt Air France-KLM Flying Blue Status Match
Marriott Free Breakfast Article
Credit Cards
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:06) Quick Overview
(03:13) Southwest Airlines: A-List Status
(07:43) United and Delta Status
(11:16) Earning American Airlines Status
(13:58) The Perks of Marriott Elite Status
(19:55) Achieving Top-Tier Hyatt Status
(23:56) Hilton Honors Elite Status
(25:01) Is Chasing Status Actually Worth It?
(32:26) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers and Tools to Automate
(40:52) TV Show Recommendations
(41:53) How to Avoid Uber Fees Abroad
(42:16) Get Free Unclaimed Money From Your State
(44:26) Amazing Listener Wins
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#219: Learn every way to skip security lines, breeze through immigration, and save time at the airport. We cover the programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR, as well as smart check-in tactics, must-have apps, and insider tricks to save time when you travel.
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/fast-track-airport-security-and-immigration-leigh-rowan
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Luggage Shipping
Airport Wait Time Trackers: MyTSA App | MiFlight
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Best Credit Cards That Offer Global Entry, TSA PreCheck And Clear
Airport Concierge: CLEAR Ambassador Assist
Airport Lost and Found Retrieval: CLEAR Scout
Airport Lounge Membership: Priority Pass
E-Visas: Sherpa
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:11) How Early Should You Arrive at the Airport?
(05:08) Days and Times to Avoid the Airport
(06:41) The Most Efficient Ways to Check In
(11:13) How to Save Time at Airport Security
(14:53) Skipping the Line at Denver International Airport
(19:25) TSA Pre and Global Entry
(21:29) Easiest Way to Make a Global Entry Appointment
(24:53) CLEAR: How It Works and How to Get It for Free
(27:52) Extra Perks You Get with CLEAR
(30:23) CLEAR, Pre-TSA, and Global Entry for Children
(35:43) The First-Class Terminal and Private Lounge Experience
(40:44) Quick Recap
(41:42) How to Leverage Airport Greeters
(44:59) Boarding Tips and Tricks
(47:38) Passing Through Immigration
(50:12) Why You Should Upgrade to a Biometric Passport
(51:45) The Importance of Travel Authorization (Visa)
(54:29) Is Sitting in Front of the Plane Actually Worth It?
(55:26) The APEC Business Travel Card
(1:00:05) Return Tickets for International Travel
(1:01:44) Cheapest Airport Tip: Always Carry a Pen
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#218: Learn to redefine financial freedom by aligning your life with what you truly love. We dive deep into why setting limits can actually create more freedom, how to define what “enough” means for you, the role of entrepreneurship in building a fulfilling life, and more.
Grant Sabatier is an entrepreneur, investor, podcaster, and bestselling author of Financial Freedom and Inner Entrepreneur. He is also the founder of Millennial Money (acquired by The Motley Fool) and Clintonville Books, a rare bookstore in Columbus, Ohio.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/financial-freedom-grant-sabatier
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Resources Mentioned
The Atlantic Article: The Anti-Social Century
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:18) Grant's Evolving Definition of Freedom
(04:57) How to Set Limits in Your Day-to-Day Life
(08:52) How Limits Apply to Different People
(18:16) Why Grant Recommends Meditation to Everyone
(21:06) Finding Your Peace
(25:52) How to Define and Find What "Enough" Is
(27:47) Why Grant Writes for His Younger Self
(34:13) How to Decide Whether to Save More or Earn More
(39:51) Balancing the Paradox of Life
(45:21) How to Find Your Inner Entrepreneur
(54:10) Importance of Community in the Entrepreneurial Journey
(56:48) Where to Find Grant and His Work
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#217: From the best AI tools to takeaways from losing a home in the LA fires, we dive deep into strategies for optimizing home insurance, the benefits of rope training and saunas, how think about where to live, and more listener questions.
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-2-ai-tools-wildfires-fitness
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:16) How Kevin Generally Spends His Day
(04:28) Saunas: Impact and How to Efficiently Operate
(08:55) Rope Training and Exploring New Ideas
(11:46) ChatGPT Hack
(17:26) Kevin's Current AI Tool Stack
(24:27) The Impact of AI Tools on Consumer Apps
(28:09) Tools That Chris Uses
(30:57) AI Tools for Podcasts and Note-Taking
(37:53) Key Takeaways From the Recent L.A. Fires
(47:27) Chris and Kevin's Favorite Physical Items or Purchases
(50:00) Why You Should Record Your Belongings Every 6 Months
(52:55) How Chris and Kevin Evaluate Where to Live
(59:52) Ways to Stay Grounded and True to Yourself
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#216: Unlock the power of purpose and friendship with Simon Sinek. Learn how to find your ‘why,’ strengthen your friendships, and master the human skills that truly matter.
Simon Sinek is a globally recognized author, speaker, and thought leader on leadership, purpose, and human connection. His work, including his book Start with Why, has inspired millions to discover their purpose and foster meaningful connections in their lives
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/simon-sinek-purpose-friendship-human-skills
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:46) Why It’s Important to Have a 'Why' in Your Life
(02:53) The Distinct Difference Between Purpose and Goals
(04:41) The Friends Exercise to Find Your 'Why'
(08:36) Why Friendships Are the Ultimate Biohack
(13:08) The Impact of Friendships: In-Person vs. Virtual
(18:54) Is There an Ideal Number of Friendships to Have?
(20:30) Why Women Are Better at Being Friends
(22:49) How to Truly Be There for a Friend: Get in the Mud
(25:29) The Importance of Learning Human Skills
(28:29) The Social Benefits of Meditation
(31:28) Understanding Humans as Legacy Machines
(33:25) Why We Shouldn’t Undervalue Friendships
(37:16) Embracing Accountability in Friendships
(45:56) How to Get Better at Making Friends
(50:40) How Parents Can Help Their Kids Make Friends
(52:16) Tricks to Improve Your Empathy
(58:01) Where to Find Simon
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#215: Learn to save thousands on medical care abroad. We cover common misconceptions, vetting doctors and hospitals, key mistakes to avoid, and the best destinations for top procedures. Josef Woodman is the CEO of Patients Beyond Borders and has spent the past 16 years researching and vetting international options for quality, affordable medical care.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/medical-travel-savings-josef-woodman
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Josef: Patients Beyond Borders | Book
List of JCI-Accredited Organizations
Medical Travel Agencies
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:53) The Most Common Misconceptions About Medical Travel
(04:43) Why Should Someone Consider Medical Travel?
(07:16) Why Medical Costs Are Cheaper Abroad
(10:02) The Quality of Doctors and Hospitals
(13:40) Types of Procedures People Should Consider (or Not) for Medical Travel
(16:10) Transferring Medical Records Back to the Home Country
(22:06) Treatments That Are (Surprisingly) Not Great for Medical Travel
(24:15) JCI Accreditation and Its Importance
(26:42) How Medical Travel Agencies Work
(34:34) Consulting Your Home Doctor for Medical Travel
(40:04) Cheaper Options for Executive Physicals
(43:30) Things to Look For When Selecting a Doctor for Treatments
(44:57) How to Plan for Your Medical Trip
(47:23) Why Josef Advises Against Organ Transplants Abroad
(49:04) What Kind of Travel Insurance Is Needed for Medical Travel
(50:17) Common Mistakes Made by First-Time Medical Travelers
(51:44) How Much Buffer Time Is Needed for Medical Travel
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#214: Chris reveals the top cash back credit cards in 2025 to maximize your rewards. He also goes deep on leveraging signup bonuses to earn up to 20% back on all your spending.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/cash-back-credit-cards-2025
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Credit Cards: Best Cards Page | Chris’ Credit Card Optimizer Tool
Bank of America Preferred Rewards
How to Get Approved for Business Cards
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:00) Quick Overview
(04:12) The 4% Cash Back Card From U.S. Bank
(08:01) Update on the U.S. Bank Altitude® Reserve Visa Infinite® Card
(10:57) Robinhood Gold Card for 3% Cash Back
(15:54) The Discover Card for Miles
(17:57) Rewards on Bank of America Cards
(20:33) Perks and Cons of Bank of America Cards
(28:04) Alliant Credit Union’s Cash Back Card
(32:19) Quick Comparison of the Cash Back Cards
(33:26) Chris' Card Optimizer Tool
(37:38) How to Value Points
(39:07) Leveraging Credit Card Welcome Offers
(41:15) All the Hacks Membership Perks
(43:15) Chris' Analysis of Welcome Offers
(46:35) The Big Final Takeaway
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#213: Master the 5 types of wealth to lead a more fulfilled life. Sahil Bloom shares strategies and tactics to regain build lasting financial freedom, invest in your health, control of your time, deepen your relationships and enhance mental clarity.
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/5-types-of-wealth-sahil-bloom
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Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | X
5 Types of Wealth
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:03) Fundamentals of Time Wealth
(06:02) Ways to Take Control of Your Time
(09:50) How to Prioritize the Types of Wealth
(12:51) What Is Social Wealth?
(14:30) Managing Social Wealth When You Have Kids
(19:30) Why You Should Map Out Your Relationships
(23:06) What Most People Get Wrong About Social Wealth
(24:13) Sahil's Favorite Social Wealth Hacks
(26:35) Understanding Mental Wealth
(28:15) Why Your Work Doesn't Have to Be Your Ultimate Purpose
(34:34) The Role of Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout in Mental Health
(37:25) The Importance of Physical Health
(40:12) The Different Levels of Physical Health
(42:30) The Default Type: Financial Wealth
(44:09) Key Factors That Promote Financial Wealth
(48:35) How to Measure Your Wealth Score (With and Without a Partner)
(53:28) The Impact of Improving Your 5 Types of Wealth
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#212: Learn to save and profit from gift cards. We cover strategies for finding the best deals, mastering gift card reselling, avoiding common pitfalls, leveraging card-linked offers, and so much more.
Logan Robinson is a Founding Partner of Aligned Incentives, a platform dedicated to helping consumers maximize their savings through strategic gift card purchases and reselling.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/gift-card-deals-reselling-logan-robinson
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Resources Mentioned
All the Hacks: Gift Card Site
Logan: Aligned Incentives
Capital One Report: Gift Card Statistics (2024): Market Size & Consumer Trends
Gift Card Sites
Gift Card Deal Monitoring
Reward Apps
E-Gift Cards: Zift Zillions
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:12) The Biggest Misconception About the Gift Market
(03:24) Where to Find Discounted Gift Cards
(08:07) Using Card-Linked Offers to Buy Gift Cards
(09:11) Apps That Sell Gift Cards
(15:35) Why Retailers Offer Discounted Gift Cards
(20:37) Resources for Gift Card Monitoring
(23:04) A Few Examples of Great Gift Card Deals
(26:16) How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Buying Gift Cards
(29:44) How the Gift Card Reselling Market Works
(35:49) General Margins in the Gift Card Market
(38:57) Chris' Gift Card Site
(43:56) How Often Gift Card Prices Fluctuate
(47:59) Are There "Seasons" for Good Gift Card Deals?
(50:57) How Retail Brands View Gift Card Deals
(52:47) Gift Card Reselling as a Side Hustle
(55:20) The Best Way to Start Gift Card Reselling
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#211: Chris and Amy answer questions on parenting, including planning for a baby, childcare, schooling, parenting strategies, travel with kids, managing screen time, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/parenting-childcare-ama
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:47) Finding Balance Between Optimizing and Simplicity
(07:39) General Parenting Advice
(09:57) Approaching Kids with Curiosity and Zero Judgment
(13:41) Why You Should Make 1-on-1 Time with Each Kid
(17:52) Different Ways to Prepare for Having a Baby
(23:07) Types of Childcare
(25:01) Other Things to Plan for When Having a Kid
(28:09) Early Parenthood Tips
(34:53) Evaluating Childcare Options
(45:44) Schools: Public vs. Private vs. Charter
(53:06) Fundamental Tips for Traveling with Kids
(57:22) Flying with Kids
(59:35) Getting Older Kids Involved in Travel Planning
(1:01:37) Screen Time and Lower Stimulating Content for Kids
(1:04:33) How to Submit Questions for Upcoming Q&As
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#210: Chris shares his top 10 takeaways from over 60 episodes released in 2024, providing impactful insights to optimize investments, master the art of travel, cultivate lasting habits, improve health and relationships, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/top-takeaways-2024-money-travel-life
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:45) #1: There's No One Right Way to Invest
(06:05) #2: Deals Can Be a Lucrative Side Hustle
(08:38) #3: Move Past Checklist Travel
(14:35) #4: Award Travel Is Still the Best Deal in Travel
(16:35) #5: Cash Back Can Be Better Than Points
(20:58) #6: Spend Time with the Right People in the Right Way
(22:20) #7: You Can Make Time in Your Life
(27:39) #8: Prioritizing Your Health Is Easier Than You Think
(29:32) #9: The Key to Good Communication Is Listening
(31:40) #10: Building Good Habits Takes Time but It’s Absolutely Worth It
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#209: Science-backed strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and reclaim your energy. Harvard physician and stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar shares how to recognize stress and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy stress and her five-reset approach to rewire the brain and body for less stress and burnout.
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard-trained physician, television correspondent, and speaker with over 20 years of clinical experience. She developed a science-backed approach to managing stress and burnout, which has reached global audiences through over 300 appearances on MSNBC and NBC News.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/5-resets-to-reduce-stress-burnout-aditi-nerurkar
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ATH Episode #185: 12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:06) The Impact of Increased Stress and Burnout
(06:16) Defining Healthy vs. Unhealthy Stress
(08:27) The Biggest Reason People Have Chronic Stress
(11:00) A Simple Way to Diagnose Stress Levels
(15:10) How Stress Impacts Sleep
(19:06) Common Signs and Symptoms of Stress
(21:21) The 5 Resets
(22:45) Reset 1: Get Clear on What Matters Most
(24:42) How the Amygdala Influences Stress
(27:19) Reset 2: Create Digital Boundaries
(30:28) Reset 3: Sync Your Brain and Your Body
(34:39) The Role of Movement in the Mind-Body Connection
(39:25) Reset 4: Come Up for Air to Create Mental Bandwidth
(42:39) Reset 5: Bring Your Best Self Forward
(45:46) The Rule of Two: The Most Efficient Way to Approach the 5 Resets
(48:18) The Results and Impact of Tackling Stress
(48:58) Where to Find Dr. Aditi
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#208: Learn the 7-step framework for a personal annual review that will help you reflect on last year and plan to make this year your best one yet. Together with Sahil Bloom, we discuss insights for setting meaningful goals across personal growth, relationships, and career, along with tactics to track progress and improve next year’s review.
Sahil Bloom is the author of 5 Types of Wealth and the creator of The Curiosity Chronicle, a widely-read weekly newsletter that offers actionable insights for cultivating a high-performing, healthy, and wealthy life. He is also an investor and runs a venture fund called SRB Ventures.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/personal-annual-review-2024-sahil-bloom
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:48) New Year's Resolutions: Planning vs. Reflecting
(03:38) How to Structure Your Personal Annual Review
(04:45) Q1: What Did You Change Your Mind About This Year?
(07:53) Documenting Monthly Experiences
(09:08) Biggest Changes in Chris and Sahil's Life
(14:29) 2024 Recap: Things Chris Changed His Mind About
(21:51) Q2: What Created Energy for You This Year?
(25:00) 2024 Recap: Things That Created Energy for Chris
(26:55) Q3: What Drained Your Energy This Year?
(31:25) 2024 Recap: Things That Drained Chris' Energy
(34:16) Q4: What (or Who) Were the Boat Anchors in Your Life?
(39:01) 2024 Recap: The Biggest Boat Anchor in Chris' Life
(41:01) Q5: What Did You Not Do Because of Fear?
(46:23) 2024 Recap: Things That Chris Didn't Do Out of Fear
(48:36) Q6: What Were Your Greatest Hits and Worst Misses?
(50:58) 2024 Recap: Chris’ Biggest Hits and Misses
(52:21) Q7: What Did You Learn This Year?
(53:54) 2024 Recap: The Most Important Lesson That Chris Learned This Year
(55:20) Practices to Make the Annual Review Process Easier
(57:18) Sahil’s 1-1-1 Journaling Method
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#207: Actionable strategies to overcome distraction and reclaim your focus with insights from Nate Klemp. He addresses the negative impact of screen addiction on mental health and shares practical tactics for reducing distractions. We also explore how cultivating openness and curiosity can strengthen relationships and help combat polarization.
Nate Klemp is a thought leader in mindfulness and personal development, leveraging his background in philosophy to explore the intersection of technology and well-being. He’s the author of Open, The 80/80 Marriage and NY Times Best Seller, Start Here.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/digital-distractions-nate-klemp
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:57) Why Today's Society Is in a Constant State of Distraction
(03:57) Shocking Statistics Around Phone Usage
(05:29) The Impact and Cost of Living with Digital Distractions
(08:24) Internal vs. External Distraction
(11:24) Indulgence-Based Tactics for Less Distractions
(18:19) Chris' Experience with Binging on TikTok
(22:12) Self-Binding Tactics to Reduce Phone Addiction
(26:04) Restraint-Based Tools and Tactics
(30:27) How Being Open Affects Human Relationships
(35:31) Ways to Be More Open to Other Perspectives
(39:47) The Connection Between Political Polarization and Screen Addiction
(45:19) The Impact and End Goal of Being Open
(47:24) Nate's Final Piece of Advice
(48:47) Ways to Assess Different Levels of Screen Addiction
(50:47) Where to Find Nate and His Work
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#206: Discover to secrets of gold investing, reselling, profiting and more with Trey Benedict. Learn the history of the gold market, how gold is valued, where to find opportunities for investing and reselling gold, the differences between the bullion and collector market, tips to avoid scams and so much more.
Trey Benedict is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pure Technologies, a platform bring transparency, liquidity, and technology to the gold industry. He has extensive experience from Heritage Auctions, Tangible Investments, and Kevin Lipton Rare Coins.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/gold-investing-selling-buying-trey-benedict
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ATH Episode #200: Debunking Tax Myths, Avoiding Audits and Maximizing Savings with Jasmine DiLucci
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:14) Understanding the Gold Market
(04:50) The Many Different Reasons People Buy Gold
(07:11) Trey's Journey with Gold and Coin Restoration
(11:02) How Gold Is Valued and Priced
(13:45) Spot Price and Gold Trading
(16:13) Types of Coin Traders
(18:49) How Can People Invest and Make Money in Gold?
(22:49) How Often the U.S. Mint Releases Limited Coins
(25:22) Pure: A Marketplace for Gold
(35:38) Leveraging Discounted Gift Cards to Buy Gold
(37:12) Ways to Mitigate Concerns Around Buying and Selling Gold
(43:41) Vetting Coin Shops
(45:59) Can You Trade Your Gold Jewelry?
(47:13) Online Resources for Gold Info
(48:24) Things to Avoid in the Gold Market
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#205: Chris and Amy answer listener questions around life and relationships, from creating better routines and setting boundaries to navigating family dynamics and planning creative date nights. They also discuss leveraging assistants, credit card strategies, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/ama-with-amy-life-relationships-optimizing
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:34) How Amy Started to Own Her Decisions (Especially When Saying No)
(05:05) Chris' New Early Morning Routine
(07:45) Amy & Chris' Daily Routine
(11:08) Things That Make a Relationship Successful
(16:39) How Amy and Chris Knew They Wanted to Get Married
(22:44) How Amy and Chris Met
(27:26) Practical Date Night Ideas
(30:15) How Amy & Chris Balance Household Responsibilities
(32:22) The Most Impactful ATH Episodes
(39:06) Hiring an Assistant for Business vs. Personal Work
(42:23) Finding and Making New Friends in Your 30s
(47:50) Managing Credit Card Points as a Couple
(51:25) Evaluating Time vs. Money Decisions
(56:57) How to Submit Questions for Future Episodes
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#204: Learn how to use nutrition to optimize your health, energy, and longevity. Dr. Mark Hyman explores the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods and offers tips for adopting a nutrient-dense diet. We discuss the role of dairy, protein, GLP-1 agonists, and supplements, the importance of the gut microbiome, and the link between nutrition and mental health.
Dr. Mark Hyman is an internationally recognized expert in functional medicine and nutrition, a practicing family physician, and a best-selling author. He is also the host of The Doctor’s Pharmacy podcast. His pioneering work combines cutting-edge research with actionable advice to help people achieve optimal health by addressing the root causes.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/dr-mark-hyman-science-of-nutrition
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:12) The Definition of Real Nutrition
(06:56) The NOVA Food Classification System
(11:36) How Much Does Food Being Organic Matter?
(14:07) How Chris Leverages ChatGPT to Identify Ultra-Processed Foods
(16:11) The Role of Dairy in Nutrition
(21:44) The Protein Debate: Animal vs. Plant
(25:46) The Importance of the Gut Microbiome
(27:13) Efficient Ways to Structure Your Diet
(30:41) How the Timing of Your Meals Matters
(31:59) The Rise of GLP-1 Agonists
(38:47) The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies
(40:25) Can Supplements Increase Nutrition?
(42:38) How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health and Cognitive Function
(46:37) Four Practical Habits to Improve Your Nutrition Intake
(49:28) Three Simple Ways to Optimize Your Nutrition
(50:30) Where to Find Dr. Mark Hyman
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#203: Learn to save on the cost for college. Chris and college funding expert Brad Baldridge discuss common mistakes, leveraging 529 plans and tax benefits, types of financial aid, creative tactics to maximize savings, and much more.
Brad Baldridge, founder of Baldridge College Solutions and Taming the High Cost of College, is a Certified Financial Planner® who has helped hundreds of families plan and pay for college, their retirement, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/saving-money-on-college-brad-baldridge
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:08) Biggest Mistakes People Make When Planning to Pay for College
(03:18) Early Stage Planning vs. Late Stage Planning
(05:56) Tax Benefits & Advantages for College Savings
(16:40) How Your Assets Impact/Doesn’t Impact Need-Based Financial Aid
(18:01) Recent Big Change On The FAFSA
(22:41) What Is The CSS Profile?
(27:31) The Different Types of Financial Aid
(30:24) How to Plan for Scholarships
(35:50) Transferring from A Local Community College to A Competitive College
(37:49) Saving Strategies for Families with Higher Income
(42:57) Ways to Utilize Student Loans
(48:13) Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
(50:36) Brad’s Final Takeaway
(51:57) How Much Money Can Families Save on College Costs?
(52:36) Where to Find Brad & His Services
(53:16) Utilizing Credit Cards for College Tuition
(55:08) How to Maximize Gift of College Gift Cards
(1:03:35) Brad’s Disclosure
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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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(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
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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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(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
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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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(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
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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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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
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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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ATH Podcast
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
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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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Resources Mentioned
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Credit Cards
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Pepper Rewards App (Referral code: 612342)
Points and Miles Websites
Travel
Podcasts
ATH Podcast
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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Diabetes Reversal Diets: Virta Health | Mastering Diabetes
Biomarker Testing and Services
Functional Medicine Doctors
Medical Journals: New England Journal of Medicine | Journal of the American Medical Association
Sleep Tracker: Oura Ring
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): Levels
ATH Podcast
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
Paid Surveys: e-Rewards
Dining: Bilt Rewards | OpenTable x IHG | SkyMiles Dining
Drugs Stores: Bilt Rewards x Walgreens
Groceries: Albertsons/Safeway Just For U Rewards x Alaska Airlines
Local Events
Fuel: Shell x American Airlines
Hotel + Airline Partnerships
Hotel Booking Platform
Home Rentals
Travel
Activities
Pets: Rover x American Airlines
Rent: Bilt Rewards
Debit Cards: Paypal Bills
Bank Accounts
Mortgage
Energy Providers
Donations
ATH Podcast
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
Blog: Mr. Money Mustache
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Analysis: Is your money working its hardest for you?
ATH Podcast:
Full Show Notes
(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
Cynic Personality Self Evaluation
ATH Podcast:
Full Show Notes
(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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Resources Mentioned
Flight Tools
Hotel Tools
Chris' Airline/Hotel Transfer Partner Spreadsheet
Hotels
Car Rental Tools
Restaurants
Places in Mallorca
Credit Cards
ATH Podcast
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
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
Full Show Notes
(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
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
Blog Post: Stealth Frugality
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Blog For Tax Optimization: Go Curry Cracker
ATH Podcast:
Full Show Notes
(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)
1Password (← Free 2-week trial)
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)
ProjectionLab (← 10% off with code ATH-10)
Copilot (← 2 months free with code HACKS2)
Daffy (← Free $25 for charity)
CPAs: Gelt (← Skip the waitlist)
Trustworthy (← 10% off)
Cold Plunge (← $150 off)
Vuori Activewear (← 20% off)
Bonobos (← 25% off)
Indochino (← 10% off with code ALLTHEHACKS)
goodr sunglasses (← $10 off)
Mack Weldon Underwear (← $20 off)
Backpacks: Tortuga (← 10% off)
Suitcases: Away (← $40 off) & Monos
CardPointers Pro (← 30% off)
TeslaFi (← 2 Weeks Free)
Eight Sleep (← $150 off)
Green Chef (← 50% off with code ALLTHEHACKS50)
DRAM (← 20% off)
Cameras: nanit (← 15% off with CHRISH15)
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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International Data: Airalo | Mint Mobile
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(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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(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
(53:42) The 3% to 4% Salary Increase Rule
(55:16) The 8-50 Rule
(56:15) Chris' 4-3-2 Rule for Cashback Points
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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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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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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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#182: We share 10+ insider secrets and shortcuts to earning elite status with airlines and hotels. We cover the basics of elite status and how to leverage credit cards, points and miles, and status matches to maximize travel perks. We also explore non-traditional methods like gifting and buying, vacation homes and corporate partnerships to earn and maintain status.
Greg Davis-Kean is the founder of Frequent Miler, a blog dedicated to helping people maximize their travel rewards and loyalty programs, mostly without flying. He is also the host of the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/shortcuts-to-elite-status
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:21) The Basics of Elite Status
(05:13) Can You Earn Status With Flights Booked With Points & Miles?
(06:39) Elite Status Perks on Different Levels
(08:32) How Airline Alliances Fit Into Status
(10:34) Earning Airline Status via Credit Cards
(15:27) Airlines That Make It Easy to Earn Status
(21:24) Perks of Hotel Status
(23:45) Ways to Earn Hyatt Status
(29:17) Can You Spend Money Outside of Credit Cards to Earn Status?
(30:42) How Status Matches Work
(35:08) Airline Status Offers
(40:28) Getting “Walked” From a Hotel
(41:32) Gifting an Elite Status
(42:09) Lifetime Status
(45:21) Buying Elite Status
(46:31) Leveraging Corporate Partnerships for Status Perks
(48:38) Vacation Home Memberships
(49:24) Is Chasing Elite Status Worth It?
(52:47) Rolling Your Own Airline and Hotel Elite Status
(54:27) Car Rental Status
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#181: Learn the profitable side hustle of turning everyday deals into a reliable income stream. Chris and Kai explore an unconventional approach to maximize savings, leveraging brokerage bonuses, meal kits, cell phones, buying groups and gift cards. They also share tips to find the best freebies and discounts.
In 2023, Kai earned over $36,000 and 2.4 million points turning deals into profits. He shares his churning journey every month on the his podcast.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/profitable-deals-into-side-hustle
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Freebies and Discounts
Brokerage Accounts
Meal Kits
Cell Phone Plans
Buying Groups
Gift Cards: Pepper
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:43) Quick Overview of “Profitable Deals”
(08:20) Leveraging Bank Bonuses
(10:58) Opening a Bank Account: Average Requirements and Returns
(14:40) Why You Should Prioritize Brokerages to Make Profit
(17:14) Brokerage Accounts
(24:10) Getting the Best Deals off Meal Kits
(25:46) Kai's Favorite Meal Kits
(28:04) How to Save on a New Phone or Cell Phone Plan
(31:30) Big Cell Phone Carriers vs. MVNO
(32:27) Number Porting for Cell Phone Plans
(36:14) Best Sources for Discounts and Freebies
(39:15) How to Filter Out the Best Deals
(41:10) Kai's Approach to the Credit Card Game
(44:59) Misconceptions Around Opening Credit Cards
(46:30) Paying Taxes with Your Credit Card
(49:20) How Buying Groups and Reselling Works
(56:07) Making Profits on Gift Card Deals
(57:31) Bank Funding: Profiting with Zero Costs
(59:44) Why You Should Have a Player 2 for Better Deals
(1:02:23) Insane Referral Bonuses
(1:04:01) Player 2 Hacks
(1:06:20) Using Your Business as a Player
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#180: Chris hosts a debate about whether stock investing or real estate is the faster path to wealth. He's joined by experts from The Motley Fool and BiggerPockets who dive into tax advantages, cash flow potential, long-term returns, and wealth-building strategies associated with each investment path to help you make informed decisions.
Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger are analysts at The Motley Fool, a financial services company that provides free and premium investment guidance to millions of investors.
Scott Trench is CEO and President and Dave Meyer is VP of Market Intelligence at BiggerPockets, the world's largest online network of real estate investors.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/investing-stocks-vs-real-estate
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:21) Defining Stock Investing Vs. Real Estate Investing
(03:59) The Case For Stock Investing
(06:52) Why You Should Invest In Real Estate First
(08:03) Barriers To Entry For Stocks vs. Real Estate
(10:40) Getting Returns on Stocks vs. Real Estate
(13:34) Volatility: How Much Risk Is Involved?
(15:47) How To Diversify In Real Estate
(21:25) Forced Selling in Real Estate vs. Stocks
(24:07) Leveraging Real Estate Investment Trusts
(26:24) Value Add Investing in Real Estate
(27:48) Time Investment: Managing Stock vs. Real Estate Portfolios
(37:41) Can You Leverage The Stock Market For Higher Return?
(39:55) Liquidity in Stock Market vs. Real Estate
(42:22) Tax Advantages of Investing in Stocks vs. Real Estate
(44:52) Closing Arguments for Real Estate vs. Stocks
(46:29) Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio With Both Stocks and Real Estate
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#179: The world’s most traveled man, Harry Mitsidis shares his wisdom on the transformative benefits of travel. He provides insights on planning trips for the best experiences, shares his favorite destinations and highlights under-appreciated countries and regions.
Harry Mitsidis is one of three people in the world to have visited every country twice. He founded NomadMania, a travel community platform that offers tools, information, and resources that empower meaningful adventures around the world.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/harry-mitsidis-most-traveled-man
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Harry Mitsidis: NomadMania | Newsletter | Instagram
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:21) How Harry’s Travel Obsession Started
(05:15) Countries That Were Most Challenging to Visit
(08:05) Why Slow Travel Matters
(14:08) The Different Benefits of Travel
(20:36) Solo Travel vs. Group Travel
(22:26) The One-of-a-Kind Experience in North Korea
(24:05) Traveling to Dangerous Destinations
(31:42) Underrated Countries
(33:36) Ways to Feel Like a Local in a New Destination
(37:35) Harry's Favorite Food Around the World
(39:30) Regions That Are Under-Appreciated
(43:12) Why Your Second Trip to a Destination Is a Better Experience
(44:27) Places That Left Harry Disappointed
(46:53) Harry's Advice to Travelers
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#178: Bestselling author James Nestor reveals how improper breathing can lead to health issues that include poor sleep, asthma, chronic congestion, ADHD, and anxiety. He shares research-backed techniques to identify and correct your breathing habits, highlighting the numerous health benefits of nasal breathing.
James Nestor is a science journalist and award-winning author of the book Breath. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Outside, Scientific American, The New York Times and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/james-nestor-breathing-improves-health
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(00:00) Introduction
(03:10) Why Humans Are the Worst Breathers and Why We Should Care
(05:29) The Importance of Nasal Breathing
(07:18) Ways to Identify if You're a Mouth Breather and How to Fix It
(10:07) What Is Oral Posture and Why Is It Important?
(15:58) The Problem with Straightening Your Teeth
(22:07) How to Improve Nasal Breathing
(23:39) The Benefits of Nasal Breathing and Deep Breaths
(28:42) The Functions of the Left Nostril vs. Right Nostril
(30:58) The Correct Way to Exhale
(31:28) Breathing Techniques
(39:14) Is It Possible to Overbreathe?
(41:19) The Vital Role of the Underutilized Diaphragm
(46:03) The Immediate Impact of Breathing Correctly
(47:01) How to Fix Your Posture for Optimized Breathing
(48:33) Products to Aid Better Breathing
(50:58) Why You Should Learn to Hold Your Breath
(55:50) The Benefits of Freediving
(57:54) Best Breathing Techniques for Kids
(59:34) Apps to Help You Track and Improve Your Breathing
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#177: Chris shares the best accounts to replace your checking account and maximize interest earning. He evaluates must-have banking features, compares 10+ bank accounts, assesses the pros and cons of switching accounts, offers automation tips to elevate your banking experience and so much more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/best-bank-accounts-high-interest
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(00:00) Introduction
(03:29) Must-Have Features in a Primary Bank Account
(09:23) Tiebreakers to Consider for a Bank Account
(14:43) High-Yield Savings Accounts
(17:41) Regular Checking Accounts
(21:43) The Most Optimal Way to Use a Bank Account
(24:54) Comparison of Banks with Main Features You Need
(28:50) Robinhood's Investing & Spending Accounts
(30:52) The Difference Between Bank Accounts and Investment Accounts
(33:25) The Schwab Checking Account
(38:39) Unique Features of Mercury
(44:33) The Wealthfront Individual Cash Account
(46:15) U.S. Bank's Elite Money Market Account
(47:17) Fidelity Cash Management Account
(53:24) Chris' Top 3 Bank Account Recommendations
(56:42) Is It Worth Switching Bank Accounts?
(58:45) Simple Steps to Automate Your Financial Life
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#176: Chris and Nick share the strategies you need to know to easily get the most value out of your points and miles. They discuss the best and worst redemption options, transferring points, optimal ways to structure a trip, finding availability, tips for hotel and airline programs and more.
Nick Reyes is the Senior Author at Frequent Miler and co-host of the Frequent Miler On The Air podcast. He is an avid traveler who's been to 60+ countries and loves collecting points and miles.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/nick-reyes-redeeming-points-and-miles
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:12) Why Nick Loves The Points and Miles Game (vs. Cash Back)
(04:26) The Worst Ways To Redeem Points and Miles
(08:12) Booking Travel via Credit Card Portals
(11:51) How To Maximize Transfer Partner Redemptions
(20:54) Is It Really Worth Investing Time To Learn The Points Game?
(23:56) The Basics of Transferring Points
(27:38) How Major Airline Alliances Work
(31:29) Understanding Airline Ticket Pricing
(32:55) 3 Things You Need In Abundance To Travel More
(39:41) The Impact of Travel Award Availability
(46:25) Optimizing Transfer Bonuses
(48:08) How To Position Your Flight and Structure Your Trip
(56:18) Redeeming Points and Miles For Different Airline Cabin Classes
(1:00:59) How To Travel With Kids Using Points and Miles
(1:06:32) Can Families Actually Use Awards to Fly Business Class?
(1:14:03) Seat Hack For Traveling With Kids
(1:16:53) Nick's Advice To Make Best Use of Points and Miles
(1:24:56) Are Hotel Points Actually Worth It?
(1:28:23) Award Booking Services
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#175: Host Chris Hutchins shares his latest deals, advice on booking summer travel with points, some father’s day gift ideas, a family health update and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/monday-musings-2
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Full Show Notes
(0:00) Introduction
(3:53) Latest Deals
(7:30) Travel, Points & Miles
(10:29) Great Finds
(11:19) Chris' Recommendations
(12:40) Father's Day Gift Ideas
(16:36) BRCA
(24:16) My First 911 Call
(27:12) Saving on One-Way Flights
(34:35) Booking Summer Travel Award Flights
(39:58) App to Teach Kids to Read
(42:59) Charity: water Fundraiser
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#174: Legendary investor Andy Rachleff shares invaluable lessons to accelerate your personal and professional growth. He explores how success can be achieved through the power of intellectual curiosity, non-consensus thinking, effective writing and questioning, and decision-making. He also offers practical advice on career advancement and leadership.
Andy Rachleff co-founded Benchmark Capital, one of the most successful venture capital firms, and is currently the co-founder and executive chairman of Wealthfront. He teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and serves as chairman of the endowment investment committee at the University of Pennsylvania.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/andy-rachleff-life-lessons-for-success
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:42) Learn It All vs. Know It All Mindset
(06:33) The Importance of Writing
(09:17) How to Navigate the Early Stages of Your Career
(10:33) Andy’s Non-Consensus Point of View
(14:04) How to Learn from Success and Failure
(20:19) Balancing Passion with Practical Experience
(23:41) Things to Look for When Hiring People
(26:15) The Difference Between Being Good, Very Good, and Exceptional
(29:39) What Is a Product Market Fit and How Do You Find It?
(38:16) Traits of Successful Managers and Leaders
(42:35) Andy's Golden Rule in Life
(43:37) Role of Optimism and Pessimism in Business
(45:40) How to Foster Relationships with Experts and Mentors
(47:25) Introductions and What Not to Do When Making Them
(50:37) Can You Achieve Work-Life Balance and Be Successful?
(53:04) How Andy Makes Big Life and Work Decisions
(58:11) Can Graduate School Pivot Your Career?
(1:02:09) The Best Way to Optimize Your Time
(1:03:10) Ways to Invest Successfully
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#173: Today I’m sharing an episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, where hosts Sean and Sara address the safety and privacy concerns of digital wallets and debunk common credit score myths. They highlight the importance of securing your digital wallet by leveraging phone security features, understanding privacy policies of digital wallet providers and implementing proactive measures to safeguard your information online.
Sean Pyles is the executive producer and host of NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today and more. Sara Rathner is a NerdWallet travel and credit cards expert. Her work has been featured on the “Today” show, Nasdaq and CNBC’s “Nightly Business Report.”
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/digital-wallet-security-credit-score-myths
Resources Mentioned
NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Article: Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money. Here’s how to fight back.
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:05) Credit Score Myth #1: Small Balance Equals Good Score
(04:29) Credit Score Myth #2: Checking Your Score Will Hurt Your Credit
(06:24) Credit Score Myth #3: Closing Old Credit Card Accounts
(09:50) A Listener's Favorite Money Mistake
(13:41) Are Digital Wallets the Safer Option?
(15:42) Ways to Secure Your Digital Wallet
(16:58) Challenges of Digital Wallets
(18:06) Privacy Around Digital Wallets
(21:12) Safeguarding Your Information Online & Offline
(24:22) How to Fight Back Dark Patterns
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#172: Today we go deep on the dilemma of renting vs. buying a home. Joined by Katie Gatti Tassin, we'll discuss current market dynamics, debunk misconceptions about homeownership, and provide insights to help you navigate this significant life decision. We'll also share personal finance strategies and insider tricks to help you secure the best deal. Katie Gatti Tassin is the creator of the Money with Katie podcast blog, and newsletter.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/katie-gatti-tassin-rent-vs-buy
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(00:00) Introduction
(03:04) Reality vs. Expectations of Homeownership
(07:50) The Forced Savings Argument for Ownership
(12:33) Factors to Consider Before Buying a House
(14:34) Current Status of Rental vs. Buyer's Market
(16:50) Chris' Experience with Refinancing
(23:53) Why Past Generations Invested in Homes to Build Wealth
(27:16) A Questionable Rule of Thumb for Buying a House
(29:29) Ways to Generate Income from Your House
(31:08) A Big Mistake People Make When Buying a House
(33:40) How Societal Standards Pressure People to Buy Homes They Can't Afford
(41:20) Why You Should Care About What Matters to the Seller
(49:32) Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgage
(52:13) How to Appeal Your Property Tax
(54:53) Why People Rent Even If They Can Afford to Own a House
(57:20) The Hidden Costs of Owning a House
(1:00:32) The Emotional Reasons for Buying a Home
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#171: Organizational psychologist Benjamin Hardy explores the power of a 10x growth mindset, highlighting how you can achieve more in one week than most people do in one year. He explores the core principles of 10x and the ‘Future Self’ science to transform yourself, offers practical advice to achieve ambitious goals, addresses the challenges of adopting a 10x mindset and more.
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author, whose books have sold millions of copies. His expertise stems from his PhD research on entrepreneurial courage and transformational leadership, and his work has been featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, and many others.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/benjamin-hardy-10x-growth-mindset
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:35) Why 10x Transformation Is Easier Than 2x
(04:17) How to Reframe Your Past and Future with Psychological Flexibility
(08:53) Imagining Your Future vs. Your Future Self
(14:00) The Psychology Behind a 10x Philosophy
(18:27) The 80-20 Principle in 10x
(21:51) 80-20 Examples to Achieve 10x Performance
(24:37) Non-Work Related 10x Goals
(35:58) How to Use Your Past and Future to Increase Your Present
(39:51) Where Would People Get Stuck in A 10x Mindset?
(43:32) How to Get Rid of Things You Don't Need
(46:35) Why We Hold Onto The 80% We Don't Need
(49:34) Ben’s Advice For People Struggling To Let Things Go
(52:07) 10x As A Filtering System
(55:24) Techniques Used to Build A 10x Mindset
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#170: Chris makes a case for cash back in your credit card strategy based on some recent changes in the points and miles world. He goes deep on strategies for every spending category and shares his analysis of how to optimize points vs. cash back for the best ROI.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/cash-back-vs-points-credit-cards
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Overall Spend
Higher Cash Back in 1-2 Categories
Rotating Categories
Dining/Restaurants
Travel
Grocery/Supermarkets
Internet/Cable/Phone Bills
Gas
Entertainment/Streaming
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:55) Chris' Personal Points & Miles History
(02:48) 3 Big Changes to Chris' Credit Card Strategy
(04:29) How to Take Advantage of Transfer Bonuses to Book Flights
(11:49) The Basics of Cash Back
(12:50) Best Cash Back Cards for Overall Spend
(14:06) Cards for Higher Cash Back in Certain Categories
(15:11) Other Category Spend
(19:42) Best Cards for Dining
(20:40) Travel Category
(21:44) Uncapped Card for Gas
(21:56) Cards for Groceries
(22:26) Internet, Phone Bill, and Cable Category
(22:35) Chris' Revamped Card Optimization Spreadsheet
(26:35) Main Cards for Team Points Vs. Team Cash Back
(27:44) Chris' Analysis & Category Run Through
(33:42) The Biggest Takeaway on Cash Back
(36:24) Cards for Spending Categories Like Rent, Entertainment, and Office Supplies
(39:32) The Big Wrench: Welcome Bonuses
(41:58) The Points & Miles Game With Player 2
(43:14) Credit Card Issuer Rules for Welcome Bonuses
(48:03) Quick Summary and Chris’ Final Takeaway
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#169: Bestselling author Kim Scott highlights the impact of using radical candor to maintain better relationships at work and home. She shares tactics to solicit feedback, overcome the discomfort of giving and receiving criticism, and navigate situations when others disagrees with your feedback. They also discuss the evolution of Radical Candor towards Radical Respect, which addresses the impact of unconscious biases.
Kim Scott is the co-founder of Radical Candor, an executive education company based on her book, which has sold over 1 million copies and has been translated into 23 languages. Kim has a diverse background in leadership and management, having coached CEOs at top tech firms like Dropbox, Qualtrics and Twitter, as well as leading teams at Apple University and Google.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/kim-scott-radical-candor
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:13) What Is Radical Candor?
(07:21) Importance of Radical Candor in Personal Relationships
(16:39) How Do You Deliver Radically Candid Feedback?
(19:33) Ways to Share Criticism as Feedback
(25:42) 4 Steps for Soliciting Feedback
(31:28) What to Do If Someone Disagrees with Your Feedback
(34:17) The Differences in Radical Candor Across Different Cultures
(36:47) The Negative Impact of Sharing Feedback on Text or Email
(44:17) The Evolution from Radical Candor to Radical Respect
(49:54) Examples of Unconscious Bias
(54:01) Tactics to Handle Unconscious Bias
(57:44) Applying Radical Candor and Respect with Family
(1:00:41) Importance of Being Open to Criticism from Your Kids
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#168: Former portfolio manager Chris Doyle joins to discuss strategic ways to build and manage your investment portfolio. They do a deep dive on diversification, tax-award allocation, capacity and tolerance for risk, tax-loss harvesting, rebalancing and more.
Chris Doyle is a Research Scientist at the Stanford Autonomous Agents Lab. He co-founded the technology startup Grove to make financial services accessible and affordable for everyone. Before that, he was an investor at a macro hedge fund and had a trading career at Barclays Capital.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/investment-portfolios-chris-doyle
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:14) Important Factors to Consider Before Building a Financial Portfolio
(05:54) One of the Major Mistakes Made by Retail Investors
(07:50) How to Think About Financial Risk
(08:33) Importance of Asset Class Diversification
(13:47) How to Determine Which Asset Classes to Include
(20:19) Why People Add Emerging Markets to Their Portfolio
(21:15) The Argument for International Stocks
(22:18) The Case For or Against Real Estate
(23:41) Trading Commodity Futures
(28:18) Investing in Crypto
(30:52) Non-Traditional Investments
(37:04) Bonds and Fixed Income Allocation
(43:30) Cash Interest Rate vs. Long-Term Bond Interest Rate
(46:11) How to Think About Investing
(50:34) Ways to Migrate from One Portfolio to Another
(54:06) The Role of Tax Rates
(1:01:31) Rebalancing Portfolios
(1:03:04) Tax Loss Harvesting
(1:09:39) Direct Indexing
(1:12:37) How Often Should You Change Your Portfolio?
(1:14:50) Uninvested Cash
(1:17:22) How to Pick the Right Perfect Portfolio
(1:20:22) Financial Advisors: Humans vs. Software
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#167: Points and miles experts Greg Davis-Kean and Chris discuss how you can optimize hotel award search tool features to save money and get the best deal for your next hotel booking. They also offer tips to get perks like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, early check-in, late checkout, and more.
Greg Davis-Kean is the founder of Frequent Miler, a blog dedicated to helping people maximize their travel rewards and loyalty programs, mostly without flying. He is also the host of the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/greg-frequent-miler-hotel-award-tools/
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Full Show Notes
(02:09) Things to Consider Before Booking Hotels
(03:05) Awayz Features
(06:55) Review of Rooms.Aero
(09:16) Tools for Full Year Award Availability
(12:51) How to Optimize Different Features on Hotel Award Tools
(16:39) AwardTool's Hotel Tool
(19:40) Use Case for a Stay at the Inn at Bay Harbor
(22:52) Planning Trips Around Hotel Award Availability vs. Flight Award Availability
(28:19) How to Get Perks in the Luxury Travel World
(32:03) New Hotel Tool from PointsYeah
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#166: Award search pros Greg Davis-Kean and Chris share insider tips to save hundreds (or thousands) of dollars when utilizing points and miles to book flights. They showcase practical use cases to help evaluate the pros and cons of the best award flight tools out there, both free and paid versions. They also discuss the best tools for flight trip monitoring and seat alerts.
Greg Davis-Kean is the founder of Frequent Miler, a blog dedicated to helping people maximize their travel rewards and loyalty programs, mostly without flying. He is also the host of the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/greg-frequent-miler-flight-award-tools
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Frequent Miler Blog Post: Which award search tool is best?
Award Search Tools Comparison Spreadsheet
All the Hacks Episode #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:30) Overall Episode Topic Breakdown
(06:41) Important Info to Know Before Using Award Flight Search Tools
(09:27) Essential Award Flight Search Tool Features
(12:34) Why You Should Always Set Flight Alerts
(14:59) The Best Award Search Tools (April 2024)
(20:43) How to Find Which Airlines Fly Direct
(22:45) Paid Features on PointsYeah & AwardTool
(23:33) Review of point.me
(32:48) The Impact of Award Flight Search Tools
(39:11) Roame Travel
(40:09) Flight Discovery for the Best Deals
(44:39) Seats.Areo Review
(53:46) How to get Free Access to point.me
(55:29) More Flight Tools
(59:23) ExpertFlyer for Seat Alerts
(1:00:34) Tools for Trip Monitoring
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#165: Bryan Johnson shares takeaways from his $2M longevity project, Blueprint. He and Chris discuss ways to utilize the power of sleep, food, supplements, and fitness to help reverse the aging process and achieve optimal health. They also discuss zeroth principle thinking and the future of medical interventions.
Bryan Johnson is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, writer and author. He’s currently the Founder/CEO Blueprint, Kernel and OS Fund. In 2013, he sold his company Braintree Venmo to PayPal for $800 million.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/bryan-johnson-blueprint-longevity
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(02:50) Why ‘Don't Die’?
(05:38) Zeroth Principle Thinking
(09:16) Structuring Life Around 'Don't Die’
(13:30) Examples of Popular Zeroth Principle Discoveries
(16:24) How Bryan Is Utilizing Super Intelligence
(21:56) Bryan's Biggest Takeaway From Blueprint
(25:25) Surprises That Came Out of Blueprint
(26:02) Biological Age Vs. Chronological Age
(28:34) Why Sleep Is the Most Important Factor in Life
(30:40) The Role of Food in Longevity
(33:28) Foods Worth The Nutritional & Caloric Value
(34:53) The Power of Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(41:10) Supplements in The Blueprint Protocol
(42:51) Types of Biomarker Measurements
(44:33) The Importance of Fitness & Types of Exercise
(47:07) Everyday Actions to Increase Longevity
(49:43) Does Bryan Ever Get Sick?
(50:30) The Future of Medical Interventions
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#164: Chris shares a unique way to earn points: using your credit card to pay taxes. He outlines the various options available to help you evaluate whether it’s worth paying taxes on your credit card. Chris also shares the latest news in the world of points and miles, including transfer partners and bonuses, recent devaluations, card-linked offers, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/paying-taxes-on-credit-cards
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The Frequent Miler Podcast: American Airlines vs. Alaska Miles – Which are Better?
Full Show Notes
(01:53) Can You Pay Taxes on a Credit Card?
(03:56) Making 3% Profit
(06:58) Meeting Minimum Spend on Big Welcome Bonus
(11:07) Buying Cheap Points with Cards
(15:56) Earning Status
(28:54) Bilt Rewards Adds Alaska Airlines & Loses American AAdvantage
(31:06) News from Wells Fargo
(37:27) Current Transfer Bonuses (March 2023)
(39:42) News Around Devaluations
(47:01) point.me for Amex Membership Rewards® Points
(47:36) Q2 Bonus Categories
(48:04) Current Card-Linked Offers
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#163: Chris shares a new daily habit he's adopted and his experience with a timeshare pitch during a recent trip to Mexico. He also shares some results from the All the Hacks survey and some plans for the podcast in 2024.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/routine-timeshares-2024-plans
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#86: The Best Deals for a Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!
#115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser
Full Show Notes (coming soon)
(02:11) Chris’ Life-Changing Daily Routine Experiment
(05:00) Vidanta Stays & Timeshare Pitches
(10:12) Review of The Grand Luxxe at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
(12:45) Third Home Luxury Home Exchanges
(15:01) 2023 All the Hacks Listener Survey Results
(15:58) All the Hacks Newsletter Update
(18:38) Demographics of the All the Hacks Community
(19:12) Topic Breakdown for All the Hacks Content
(23:05) Chris Responds to Listener Feedback
(24:15) All the Hacks Partners & Sponsorships
(26:02) All the Hacks Iceland Trip 2024
(27:07) All the Hacks Membership & Exclusive Deals
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#162: Bestselling author Daniel Pink shares science-based tactics to become a better persuader, whether its to sell a product, motivate yourself, or write an email pitch. This episode also addresses the misconception of coercion as persuasion, the significance of information asymmetry, strategies for handling rejection, the surprising truth about extroverts in sales, and so much more.
Daniel Pink is the author of several provocative, NYT bestselling books about business, work, creativity, and behavior. His books have won multiple awards, been translated into 44 languages, and sold millions of copies around the world.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/daniel-pink-persuasion
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Full Show Notes
(02:17) Persuasion vs. Coercion
(03:49) The Definition of Persuasion
(09:02) The Skills Needed to Become Better Persuaders
(13:00) What Matters Most in Persuasion: Curating Information
(14:46) Tactics to Refine Your Persuasion Skills
(18:37) Persuasive Tool: Listen More and Talk Less
(24:43) Dealing With Rejection
(27:06) Techniques to Handle Rejection: 3P’s & 10-10-10
(30:27) Tactics for Better Clarity
(32:10) The Most Important Question in Sales and Persuasion
(35:04) The Shift From Problem Solving to Problem Framing
(36:43) Looping as a Technique to Mitigate Disagreements
(41:40) How to Persuade Your Kids Using Motivational Interviewing
(44:59) The Importance of Social Proof in Persuasive Encounters
(47:48) Daniel's Favorite Decision-Making Heuristics
(48:25) Persuasion Tactics for Self-Motivation
(50:11) Online Pitching Tactics
(51:24) How to Use Utility & Curiosity for Email Pitches
(53:05) Daniel's New Column on The Washington Post
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#161: Yossi Levi (Car Dealership Guy) shares how to get the best deal when buying or selling your car in the today's market. His insights on interest rates, dealerships, and online services will help you navigate buying new vs. used, financing options, trade-ins, negotiations and more.
Entrepreneur Yossi Levi, best known as the internet's viral Car Dealership Guy, is dedicated to sharing transparent insights into the car market. He hosts the Car Dealership Guy Podcast to engage in conversations with prominent industry figures, innovators, and investors. He is also the Founder and CEO of the former online car sales platform Gettacar.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/car-dealership-guy
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Dealership Ratings: DealerRater
Vehicle Acquisition & Appraisals: Accu-Trade
All the Hacks Episode #4: Getting the Best Deal on Your Next Car with LeeAnn Shattuck
Full Show Notes
(02:18) Current Status of the Car Market (Feb 2024)
(04:44) Role of Interest Rates
(06:27) The Evolution of the Dealership System
(11:11) Where to Find Car Pricing Information
(13:21) General Advice for Someone Looking to Buy a Car
(19:01) Buying New vs. Used Cars
(21:03) Insights on Electric Vehicles
(24:00) Current Pricing Assessment of Tesla
(26:25) Long-Term Value Additions
(34:25) Evaluating Dealerships
(36:12) Factors to Consider When Selling a Car
(38:40) How to Sell a Car on Your Own
(40:03) Online Buying & Selling Platforms
(42:39) How to Get a Good Deal with the Right Language
(43:51) 3 Key Tips to Secure the Best Deal
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#160: ER physician Dr. Benjamin Jack helps you plan for the most common medical emergencies. He covers what to do and how to decide if it makes sense to go to an ER, urgent care or regular doctor. He also provides expert advice on proactive measures for managing illnesses and emergencies while traveling.
Dr. Benjamin Jack is the founder of Duration Health, the doctor-prescribed medical kit with emergency Rx. He completed his pre-med at John Hopkins University and his MD at Cornell University.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/benjamin-jack-medical-emergencies
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Red Cross: CPR Training | AED Training
Full Show Notes
(02:10) How to Evaluate the Type of Care You Need
(03:35) How Do You Know If You're Having an Emergency?
(06:55) Common Medical Emergency Conditions
(07:46) Symptoms of a Stroke
(12:21) How to Use a Thermometer Correctly
(13:49) Pediatric Emergency Symptoms
(14:54) Getting to the ER: Drive or Call an Ambulance?
(15:36) Conditions That Require Quick Treatment But Not ER
(16:36) Testing for Strep
(20:24) What Actually Happens Inside an ER
(23:44) ER Hacks: Do's & Don'ts
(26:15) Chris' Shingles Experience
(28:33) Primary Care vs. Urgent Care vs. ER Care vs. Telehealth
(34:05) The Role of Self Diagnosis
(40:00) Online Sources for Self Diagnosing
(41:47) Handling Medical Emergencies During Travel
(43:55) How Do You Select a Clinic or Type of Care Abroad?
(46:58) Common Travel Sicknesses
(49:03) Treatment for Traveler's Diarrhea
(51:31) Difference Between Primary Care Doctors & Travel Medicine Doctors
(52:04) Vaccine Preventable Diseases
(53:52) The Dangers of Malaria
(59:52) Treating Altitude Illnesses
(1:02:17) Skin Related Infections & Inflammations
(1:05:37) Travel Medical Kits & Shelf Life of Medication
(1:09:36) CPR & Basic First Aid Training
(1:11:17) The Purpose of Duration Health
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#159: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg explores the impact of building habits on our lives and relationships. The episode covers the elements of a habit loop, effective strategies for creating, changing, and redirecting habits, the significance of setting realistic goals and much more. It also dive into ways to utilize the science of conversation and connection to build habits that transform you into a supercommunicator.
Charles Duhigg is the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on New York Times bestseller lists, Smarter Faster Better and most recently Supercommunicators. He currently writes for The New Yorker magazine and is a former columnist and senior editor at The New York Times.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/charles-duhigg-habits-supercommunicators
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Full Show Notes
(02:41) Elements of a Habit Loop
(06:23) Ways to Create a Habit
(09:01) The Timeline to Build a Habit
(11:02) Ways to Change or Redirect Habits
(18:08) The Cookie Habit
(23:34) Importance of Setting Realistic Habits
(26:43) The Role of Keystone Habits
(31:26) How to Make Rewards Feel More Rewarding
(37:35) Create an Environment to Make the Habit Easier
(39:40) How to Create Effective To-Do Lists
(43:47) The Connection Between Communication & Habits
(47:11) Why There's No Gender Difference in Communication
(48:37) The Best Communication Habit
(53:51) An Example of a Social Conversation
(58:54) Listening During Conflict: Looping for Better Understanding
(1:00:59) Habits of a Good Conversationalist
(1:03:55) The Benefits and Value of Being a Supercommunicator
(1:05:28) Tactics to Become a Supercommunicator
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#158: World-renowned brain coach Jim Kwik shares a wealth of hacks to unlock your brain’s full potential. They discuss optimizing your brain diet, identifying your cognitive type, improving retention, mastering stress management, and so much more.
Jim Kwik is an international acclaimed authority & NYT bestselling author in the realm of brain optimization. With more than 30 years of experience, Jim has dedicated his life to helping people tap into their brain’s full potential through various platforms, including Kwik Learning and the Kwik Brain podcast.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/jim-kwik-brain-hacks
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Full Show Notes (coming soon)
(02:11) The Bad Memory Myth
(04:15) Two-Pronged Approach to Train Your Brain
(07:47) 4 Cognitive Types (C.O.D.E) To Strengthen Your Brain
(14:49) Techniques Used For Different Cognitive Types
(22:11) Tips For Listeners To Better Comprehend This Episode
(23:24) Ways To Upgrade Your Brain
(26:04) Importance Of A Good Brain Diet (Neuro Nutrition)
(31:19) Killing ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
(37:43) The Impact of Exercise On Your Brain
(40:34) Brain Nutrients
(41:44) Why You Should Have A Positive Peer Group
(44:37) Why Having A Clean Environment Matters
(45:29) Importance of Optimizing Your Sleep
(49:17) Brain Protection
(49:34) Novelty: Key to Neuroplasticity
(50:44) Managing Your Stress
(52:30) Neurogenerative Diseases
(54:40) Impact of Technology On Brain Health
(1:00:48) Utilizing Technology To Improve Brain Function
(1:05:20) How To Focus on 6 Most Important Things Daily
(1:09:34) Jim's Simple Challenge for All the Hacks Listeners
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#157: Costa Rica expert Javier Echecopar shares the amazing experiences the country has to offer. He provides insider tips for the ideal times to visit, where to find the best beaches, mountains and wildlife, and different adventurous activities like visiting the Arenal volcano. He also offers recommendations for food, unique lodging, the best ways to get around the country, and much more.
Javier Echecopar is a co-founder of Journey Costa Rica, a travel company dedicated to creating high-end travel experiences in Costa Rica. He has over 15 years of experience in luxury adventure travel, including founding his own photography-focused travel company in Chile and 11 years working in multiple positions for Abercrombie & Kent.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/javier-echecopar-costa-rica
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Things to do in San Jose:
Costa Rica Domestic Airline: SANSA
Volcano: Arenal Volcano
Tidal Pools: Santa Teresa
Best Wildlife: Osa Peninsula
Sloth Tour: La Perica
Tallest Mountain in Costa Rica: Cerro Chirripó
Hiking Trail: Camino de Costa Rica
Loding:
Full Show Notes
(02:02) How to Structure Your Trip to Costa Rica
(06:24) Unique Lodging in Costa Rica
(09:43) Best Times to Visit Costa Rica
(12:24) Misconceptions About Costa Rica
(14:53) The Food in Costa Rica
(16:21) Traveling to Costa Rica with Kids
(19:15) Getting Around Costa Rica: Transport & Guides
(23:19) Flights to Costa Rica
(24:45) Things to Do in San Jose
(27:45) Types of Adventures in Costa Rica
(30:14) How to Spend Time Around the Volcano
(32:23) Beach Lodging
(37:08) Using Taxis in Costa Rica
(39:40) Beach Activities
(40:57) Wildlife in Costa Rica & Osa Peninsula
(45:14) Hiking, Mountains & Waterfalls in Costa Rica
(47:08) Journey Costa Rica
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#156: Flight deals expert Zach Resnick and Chris share every way they know to save money booking flights, including hidden city ticketing, VPN arbitrage, travel agents, buddy passes, and more. They also cover their favorite award search tools and share insights into the secret world of buying and selling points and miles.
Zach Resnick is the founder of FlyFlat, a luxury concierge platform that offers great deals on long-haul, international, business and first class tickets.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/zach-resnick-flight-deals
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(02:28) Biggest Mistakes People Make with Flight Deals
(05:48) Where to Start Your Flight Search
(08:30) Best Timeline to Book Flights
(09:30) Travel Portals
(16:37) The Waterfall Approach to Save Money on Travel
(19:08) Flight Award Search Tools
(26:22) FlyFlat Services
(29:05) Brokering Points
(41:52) What If You Don’t Have Points/Miles but Find Great Deals?
(42:46) Using Gift Cards & Travel Credits
(44:00) Hidden City Ticketing
(53:04) Why You Should Read the Contract of Carriage
(54:10) VPN Arbitrage
(58:13) Consolidators
(1:01:47) Travel Agents & IATA Numbers
(1:04:42) Airline Business Programs
(1:08:24) Buddy Passes
(1:16:13) Utilizing Credit Cards
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#155: Entrepreneur Sam Corcos shares the benefits of mastering delegation by leveraging virtual assistants (VAs), and automating tasks. They cover the process of assessing the need for a VA, where to hire them, how to delegate tasks, and ways to overcome challenges associated with working with one. They also discuss the different tools used for optimal communication and productivity.
Sam Corcos is the CEO and co-founder of Levels, an a16z-backed startup that shows you how food affects your health using continuous glucose monitors and other biosensors.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/sam-corcos-delegation
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All the Hacks #98: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Increase Productivity and Live the Life You Want
Peter Boyce is a People Person
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Full Show Notes
(03:29) The Importance & Benefits of Delegation
(07:06) Managing Your Energy: One of the Major Benefits of Delegation
(11:54) Reasons Why Most People Aren't Delegating
(17:15) How to Assess If You Need an Assistant & Find Value
(22:05) Examples of Delegating Tasks
(25:39) How and Where to Hire a VA
(35:47) Working with Assistants in Different Time Zones
(40:07) Hiring a VA for Both Work & Personal Tasks
(48:13) How Much Access Do You Give Your VA
(56:37) Onboarding Assistants
(1:07:23) 80/20 for Optimal Outcome
(1:14:22) Sam's Gratitude Test
(1:20:45) Eigenvector Centrality & Sam's Second Degree Dinners
(1:22:54) Tools for Optimal Communication & Productivity
(1:34:18) Managing & Leveraging Calendars
(1:45:30) Role of AI in Delegation
(1:51:52) Levels & Tracking Your Health Data
(1:56:16) Sam's Alarm Clock Hack
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#154: Entrepreneur Noah Kagan shares tips for launching a 7-figure business in 48 hours. The conversation wealth creation, achieving your freedom number, the importance of pre-selling, lessons from millionaires, the do's and don'ts for effective follow-ups and more.
Noah Kagan is the founder of 7 million-dollar business and is currently the CEO of AppSumo, a company that teaches lessons on how to start a business, grow a business, and improve your marketing. He also has a popular YouTube Channel and was an early employee at Facebook and Mint.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/noah-kagan-million-dollar-weekend
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Merry Makery Greeting Cards
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
All the Hacks Episodes:
Full Show Notes
(02:45) Ways to Create Unlimited Wealth
(08:25) Achieving Your Freedom Number
(14:32) The Million Dollar Weekend Business Process
(20:24) Three Ways to Get Business
(23:55) How Pre-Selling Works
(27:36) Why You Need to Find Work You Love
(35:54) Lessons Learned from Millionaires
(39:40) Noah's Daily Routine
(43:38) Entrepreneurship vs. Employment
(48:28) Learning the Skill to Get Going
(58:10) Following Up: Do's & Don'ts
(1:07:14) Learning To Spend
(1:11:02) Goal Setting
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#153: Investor and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom returns to discuss how a few powerful Paradoxes, which may seem contradictory or complex at first, can be harnessed to live a more optimized and fulfilling life.
Sahil Bloom is a renowned writer, investor, and advocate for personal growth and financial well-being. His popular weekly newsletter The Curiosity Chronicle provides actionable ideas that help people build a high-performing, healthy, and wealthy life. He is also the founder of SRB Ventures, a curiosity-driven venture fund.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/sahil-bloom-paradoxes
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The Tim Ferriss Show Episode #694: Sam Corcos, Co-Founder of Levels — The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Assistants, 10x Delegation, and Winning Freedom by Letting Go
News from Axios
All the Hacks:
Full Show Notes
(03:24) Sahil’s Viral Twitter Thread About Paradoxes
(08:53) The Advice Paradox
(16:28) The Opportunity Paradox
(25:25) The Talking Paradox
(36:10) The Productivity Paradox
(39:46) The Speed Paradox
(48:40) The Social Media Paradox
(51:33) The News Paradox
(58:03) The Death Paradox
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#152: Chris reviews his credit card lineup, sharing insights on what he currently uses, what's on the back burner, and some new additions for 2024. He also shares the best card strategies to optimize points across major spending categories such as dining, groceries, travel, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/whats-in-my-wallet-2024
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All the Hacks
Credit Cards
Note: not all cards are allowed to be mentioned here, so for a full list, visit our Best Credit Cards Page
Other Links
Full Show Notes
(01:02) Listener Win
(03:21) 3 Reasons To Have Credit Cards
(05:54) Ways to Review Credit Cards
(07:06) Cards for Dining
(07:56) Cards for Groceries
(08:21) Cards for Travel & Booking on Travel Portals
(11:21) Best Card for Amazon.com
(11:36) Cards for Cell Phone Services
(12:20) Best Card for Costco
(15:31) Cards for the 'Other' Category
(16:54) Cards for Gas
(17:37) Business Cards
(18:32) Two Ways to Determine If a Credit Card Is Worth It
(21:31) Key Takeaways for Chris' Credit Cards
(27:43) What to Do With Cards You Don't Need
(34:42) Evaluating Cards for The Future
(35:19) The Bilt Mastercard®
(39:14) The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
(40:12) The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
(41:11) The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
(41:51) Citi Cards
(43:37) The Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card
(45:10) The U.S. Bank Altitude® Reserve Visa Infinite® Card
(47:26) 0% APR Cards
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#151: Sleep expert Mollie Eastman shares practical tips to optimize and transform your sleep. She delves into the fundamentals and benefits of quality sleep and explores factors that impact sleep including lighting, temperature, dietary habits, exercise routines and more. She also highlights the importance of sleep technology, including wearable trackers and mattresses.
Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. She is also the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/optimizing-sleep-mollie-eastman
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Mollie Eastman: Website | Podcast | Newsletter | Instagram
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Dr. Wendy Troxel’s Book: Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better Sleep
All the Hacks Episode #97: Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More with Jordan Shlain MD
Full Show Notes
(02:30) The Fundamentals of Sleep
(08:32) Ways to Estimate the Quality of Your Sleep
(17:10) Why Sleep Is So Important
(18:13) How Many Hours of Sleep Do We Need & How Frequently Do We Need It?
(25:49) Ways to Get the Benefits of Sleeping Without Sleep
(29:19) Learning Sleep as a Skill to Optimize Sleep
(35:44) The Impact of Lighting
(44:07) The Impact of Your Environment: Temperature, Mattress & Pillows
(49:29) Best Sleeping Positions
(52:29) Getting At-Home Sleep Tests
(55:06) The Impact of Screen Time Before Sleep
(58:14) The Impact of Food & Drinks
(1:06:51) The Impact of Exercise
(1:08:08) Tips to Fall Asleep Well
(1:14:52) Sleeping With a Partner
(1:17:25) Using Sleep Trackers & Sleep Technology
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#150: Chris shares his top 10 learnings from the last year of All the Hacks, which include key takeaways for building confidence, valuing your time, learning the skill of spending, being responsible for your health, and much more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/2023-takeaways
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Full Show Notes
(02:26) Takeaway #1: Everyone Can Build More Confidence
(06:49) Takeaway #2: Kindness Is So Important
(10:38) Takeaway #3: Value Your Time
(15:03) Takeaway #4: Learn the Skill of Spending
(17:55) Takeaway #5: There Are So Many Paths to Happiness and Success
(19:53) Takeaway #6: We Are Responsible for Our Health
(26:02) Takeaway #7: Eating Well Can Be Much Easier
(29:41) Takeaway #8: You Control Your Life
(33:53) Takeaway #9: Ditch Plan B
(35:53) Takeaway #10: Take Time to Reflect
Episodes Mentioned
#105: Overcoming Fear, Processing Failure, and Why Having a Plan B Holds You Back with Matt Higgins
#109: Living a Happier Life, Saying No, and Prioritizing Goals with Derek Sivers
#116: Simplify Decision Making, Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life with Sahil Bloom
#118: Unleashing the Power of Kindness, Self-Awareness, and Passion with Gary Vaynerchuk
#122: Cooking at Home: Delicious Food Made Easy with David Chang
#130: The Art of Confidence: Find It, Grow It and Use It to Your Advantage with Aziz Gazipura
#133: Mastering Cash Flow: Tracking Spending to Boost Savings and 10+ Hacks to Spend Less
#139: Think Faster, Talk Smarter and Excel at Spontaneous Conversation with Matt Abrahams
#141: The Spectrum of Financial Independence and Tools to Track Your Progress with Brad Barrett
#145: Fitness and Mental Strength with Robin Arzón
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#149: Disney expert Leslie Harvey shares insider tips for a magical Disney vacation with strategies designed to save time, money, and stress. She offers insights on the best times to visit the Disney parks, top accommodation, best dining spots, and must-see attractions. Leslie also shares tactics to optimize the in-park experience through services like Genie+ and Skyliner, and so much more.
Leslie Harvey is the co-host of the Disney Deciphered Podcast and the founder of Trips With Tykes, a family travel blog dedicated to streamlining the intricacies of journeys with children of all ages. She is also a freelance travel writer whose work has appeared in numerous digital travel publications, including The Points Guy and Lonely Planet.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/disney-leslie-harvey
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Leslie Harvey: Podcast | Blog | YouTube | Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group
Transportation:
Historical Information: Disney Crowd Calendar | Thrill Data
Restaurant Reservations: Mouse Dining
Places to Stay:
Restaurants with the Best Meals:
Restaurants for Adults without Kids:
Full Show Notes
(02:18) Overview: Disney Parks & Resorts
(06:53) The Pre-Planning Process & Things To Consider
(12:30) Selecting The Best Times To Visit
(15:17) Major Planning Milestones
(19:14) How To Budget For Disney
(23:20) Where to Stay: On Property or Off Property
(29:30) Picking A Disney Park
(36:21) Disney Genie+
(42:26) Ways To Optimize The Disney Experience
(50:39) Under Appreciated & Overhyped Rides
(55:06) Food At Disney
(1:02:29) The VIP Experiences At Disney
(1:07:01) The Epcot Experience
(1:08:27) Disney With Kids
(1:11:27) Things To Pack and Not To Pack For Disney
(1:12:29) Tips For Traveling With Large Groups
(1:15:43) Saving on Disney Souvenirs
(1:19:44) International Disney Parks
(1:21:36) Big Changes Coming To Disney
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#148: charity: water founder Scott Harrison shares how he went from a life of partying in NYC to refocusing everything on building a life and legacy around making a meaningful impact on the world. Scott discusses his ambitions to provide clean water to 100 million people (he's already at 17 million) and shares his advice for evaluating charities. He and Chris also discuss the transformative power of storytelling and other aspects of living a meaningful life.
Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water, a global nonprofit organization working to end the water crisis by bringing clean and safe water to people around the world. He is currently a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and the author of the New York Times Bestselling book Thirst.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/scott-harrison-charity-water
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charity: water: The Spring
Rachel Beckwith's Legacy Story
Dan Pallotta: TED Talk on Overhead Myth | Uncharitable
Full Show Notes
(01:33) Chris & Amy's charity: water Campaign
(04:40) Scott's Childhood & Background
(12:37) The Transitioning Point for Scott
(21:27) The Formula for a More Fulfilling Life
(25:22) Balancing Selflessness & Selfishness
(28:12) Scott's Outlook on Wealth
(30:55) Charity: Water’s Unique 100% Model
(41:09) Lessons to Build Resilience
(48:45) The Power of Storytelling
(1:01:27) The Financial Impact of Storytelling
(1:08:09) Advice for People Looking for a Cause to Support
(1:16:52) Tips to Track Impact
(1:19:05) Creating a Meaningful Legacy
(1:21:31) The Spring: Monthly Donation Subscription
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#147: Chris and Ankur Nagpal (co-founder of Carry) discuss strategies to save money on taxes. They explore offsetting W2 income, limiting capital gains, some unique investments that help optimize your taxes and more! They also cover tax strategies for current and future business owners.
Ankur Nagpal is the founder and CEO of Carry, which helps empower business owners to build their wealth. He also founded Teachable, an e-learning platform that was acquired for ~$250 million.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/save-on-taxes-2023
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Ankur Nagpal: Twitter | Carry (+ Carry's Free Resources)
Side Hustles For Experts: GLG | Guidepoint
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Tax Decoding Site: Decode.tax
Interest Tracing Guidelines Tactics: Deloitte Guide | SVB Mortgage Example
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ATH Episodes:
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(03:30) Why It's Important to Pay Taxes
(05:00) Basic Context on Taxes
(08:33) Capital Gains for General W2 Income Earners
(14:00) Itemizing Deductions
(20:09) Charitable Deductions
(25:14) Home Energy: Inflation Reduction Act
(27:49) Tax Strategies for Parents
(31:39) Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans (NQDC)
(39:29) Side Hustles for W2 Income Earners
(40:47) Hiring a CPA vs. Doing Taxes on Your Own
(45:39) Using AI to Help with Taxes
(47:05) Tax Code for Personal Real Estate
(53:36) Real Estate Investments
(1:02:17) Tax Incentives for Solar
(1:09:38) Other Investment Tax Strategies
(1:12:29) Qualified Business Income Deduction
(1:22:28) Health Insurance
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#146: Cruise expert Emma Le Teace shares insider tips to optimize your cruising experience. She shares an overview of cruise operators, must-visit regions, practical advice on booking, packing, and making the most of the onboard facilities. She also offers tips on how to book the best deals and avoid hidden costs in cruise travel.
Emma Le Teace is an award-winning cruise blogger, YouTuber and the founder of Emma Cruises. She's been on 60+ cruises, ranging from luxury yachts to mega-ships, and loves sharing cruise tips to help others master the ability to cruise in style on a budget.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/emma-cruises
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Resources Mentioned
Emma Le Teace: Website | YouTube | Instagram
Floating Hotel in Japan: Guntu
Website to Search Cruises: Vacations To Go
Frequent Miler Article: How to Get Free Cruises by Gaming Casino Status Matches
Full Show Notes
(02:13) Why You Should Opt for Traveling in Cruises
(03:21) Emma’s Cruising Journey
(04:13) The Cruising Landscape
(09:00) Major Cruise Regions
(13:05) Evaluation Criteria to Consider When Selecting a Cruise
(15:46) Websites to Search for Cruises
(18:34) Best Times to Book Deals
(20:54) Getting Casino Status without Gambling
(23:58) Hidden Costs on Cruises
(29:23) Meeting People on Cruises
(35:35) Cruises to Steer Away From
(38:11) Choosing a Cabin
(40:53) Other Things to Consider When Booking a Cruise
(42:19) Importance of Travel Insurance
(45:29) Visas for Cruises
(48:11) Things to Pack
(50:07) The Food Onboard
(54:06) Onboard Activities & Entertainment
(55:49) Things to Avoid on a Cruise
(56:45) Traveling with Kids
(58:36) Dealing with Seasickness
(1:00:50) Emerging Trends in the Cruise Industry
(1:02:37) Disney Cruises
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#145: Renowned fitness instructor Robin Arzón shares ways to achieve your fitness goals, master your motivation and live the life you want. She covers the fundamentals of fitness training, the importance of recovery, the role of nutrition, and also highlights the importance of building mental strength to stay motivated and committed to your life goals.
Robin Arzón is a former lawyer turned Head Instructor and VP of Fitness Programming at Peloton. She’s an RRCA-certified running coach and ultramarathoner, who has made it her mission to redefine and rethink possibility through movement. Robin is also a two-time New York Times bestseller.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/fitness-robin-arzon
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Resources Mentioned
Robin Arzón: Website | Instagram | Welcome, Hustler: An Empowerment Journal
December Challenge: #3For31 Challenge
Kelly Starrett: Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully
James Clear: Atomic Habits
Full Show Notes
(02:12) Robin's Biggest Transformation Lessons
(04:48) Approach to Cardio vs. Strength Training
(09:10) Best Way to Start Strength Training
(10:20) How Important Is Variety in Exercises?
(16:37) Setting Personal Fitness Goals
(18:05) Rest & Recovery
(18:35) Importance of Nutrition
(20:22) Best Timings for Workouts
(21:31) Ways to Self-Motivate
(25:06) #3For31 Challenge
(26:02) Mental Toughness
(31:57) Adapting to Movement When You Have Kids
(34:17) Tactics to Build Mental Toughness
(39:31) How to Enjoy the Process
(41:44) Being in a State of Flow
(44:05) Robin's Journaling Evolution
(45:09) Striking a Balance When There's So Much Going On
(46:26) Robin's Learning Resources
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#144: Katie Gatti Tassin shares her expertise on leveraging tax-advantaged accounts to maximize your income. This crash course covers investment strategies using different types of 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth Conversion Ladders, HSAs, Donor Advised Funds, and much more.
Katie Gatti Tassin is the creator of the Money with Katie blog, podcast, and newsletter, which was acquired by Business Insider’s Morning Brew in 2022. The Money with Katie Show is one of the top finance-related podcasts, boasting 140,000+ listeners per month and 6 million+ lifetime downloads.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/tax-advantaged-accounts
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Resources Mentioned
Katie Gatti Tassin: Podcast | Newsletter | Instagram
Solo 401(k): Carry (← $500 off Pro)
Bogleheads Article: Tax-efficient Fund Placement
All the Hacks Episodes Covering Donor Advised Funds:
Full Show Notes
(05:31) Fundamentals of Tax-Advantaged Investing Accounts
(09:55) Employer Plans: 401(k)
(12:21) Katie's Bread and Butter 401(k) Strategy
(18:07) Employer Account Trade-Offs
(20:29) Misconceptions About 401(k)s
(24:36) Employer Account Fees
(27:26) 401(k) Plan Rollover to New Employer
(28:15) Employer Traditional vs. Roth 401(k)
(36:39) Contribution Limit for a 401(k): Mega Backdoor
(42:30) Retirement Plans: IRAs
(46:57) Backdoor Roth IRA
(50:05) General Strategy for Traditional IRA
(51:43) Roth Conversion Ladder Tactics
(53:08) Dividend Income & Capital Gains
(56:57) Small Business Plans
(1:01:19) Solo 401(k)
(1:09:04) 529s
(1:11:00) Donor Advised Funds
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#143: In this bonus episode, I'll share 50+ of my favorite products, gifts, past purchases and more. Hopefully some of them might make good ideas for gifts this holiday season. Hope you enjoy!
For all the products, links, deals and more, check out the full version of the 2023 Gift Guide here: https://allthehacks.com/gifts
Resources Mentioned
Full Show Notes
(5:54:) Home & Food
(9:47) Tech & Gear
(13:47) Clothing & Bags
(15:44) Health & Fitness
(18:07) Family & Kids
(26:32) Saving Money When You Shop
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#142: Discover essential tips for handling travel mishaps, like flight delays and cancellations, lost luggage, or sold-out hotels and rental cars. This episode covers a range of preventative measures and compensation strategies to use when travel goes awry.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/when-travel-goes-wrong
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Full Show Notes
(02:18) All the Hacks Annual Listener Survey
(04:40) General Tips for When Travel Goes Awry
(06:59) Air Travel: Cancellations & Delays
(11:05) Compensation for Canceled Flights
(13:08) Using Points & Miles to Book Last-Minute Flights
(16:56) Hidden Credit Card Benefits: Flight Delay or Cancellation Insurance
(18:23) How to Handle Checked Baggage When Flights Get Canceled
(20:27) Booking Flights on Same Airline vs. Different Airlines
(23:19) Tips for Lost, Delayed, or Damaged Luggage
(28:16) Hack for When Travel Goes Awry with Kids
(29:02) Canceled Hotel Reservations
(31:07) How to Avoid Being Walked Out of a Hotel
(33:25) All the Hacks Luxury Hotel Upgrade Program
(38:53) Car Rental Cancellations
(40:38) Tips for When Your Car Rental Is Sold Out in Advance
(43:17) Car Rentals Hacks
(44:02) Getting Lost
(44:48) General Travel Tips for the Holiday Season
(47:04) Tips to Get Global Entry Appointments Faster
(47:44) Listener Wins
(49:51) Hack: 0% APR
(52:19) Airline News
(59:44) Bilt
(1:02:41) Random Hacks and Tips
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#141: Financial independence expert Brad Barrett and Chris deep dives into the FI/RE movement. They cover various forms of FI/RE, share effective strategies for investments and retirement planning, and discuss tools to track and manage finances. They also explore the psychological aspects of financial decision making, including the skill of mindful spending.
Brad Barrett (@bradchoosefi) is the co-host of ChooseFI, the number one podcast on financial independence with more than a million monthly listeners. After years in public accounting as a CPA, Brad reached financial independence at the age of 35, without ever earning a six-figure salary.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/FIRE-spectrum
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Episodes:
Brad Barrett: Podcast | Twitter | Website
ChooseFI Episode #71: Silicon Valley FI | Chris Hutchins | Grove
Early Retirement Now: The Safe Withdrawal Rate Series
Wealthfront: Cash Account Bonus 0.5% APY | Automated Investing $5k Free
Tools To Track Your FI Journey:
Bill Perkins’s Book: Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
Dean Turner: Online Training + Coaching
Full Show Notes (not final)
(02:47) Chris & Brad's FI Journey
(04:18) Difference Between Financial Independence & FI/RE
(07:17) Why You Shouldn't Only Focus On The RE
(09:32) The Different Types of Financial Independence
(12:07) Lean & Fat FI/RE
(17:51) Coast FI/RE
(22:44) Tackling The 4% Rule
(28:42) Tools To Track Your Fi Journey
(41:19) Taxable Brokerage Accounts
(46:22) Learning The Skill of Spending
(51:24) Embodying the Die With Zero Mentality
(56:42) Health & Longevity: Hiring A Remote Personal Trainer
(1:02:51) Cold Plunges & Saunas
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#140: A deep dive into health insurance and other benefits you’ll need to make decisions about during your upcoming open enrollment. We’ll cover health plans in depth, but also dental, vision, HSAs, FSAs, employer life insurance and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/open-enrollment-2024
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Resources Mentioned
All the Hacks:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Health Care Sharing Ministries
Online Direct Primary Care For Pediatrics: Summer Health | Blueberry
Marshal Allen’s Book: Never Pay the First Bill
Online Sites for Prescriptions: GoodRx | RxSaver
DNA Genetic Testing: 23andMe
Online HSAs: Lively | Starship HSA
Hawaii Recommendations:
Full Show Notes
(02:27) HMOs, PPOs & EPOs
(03:47) Deductible
(04:44) Coinsurance
(05:40) Out of Pocket Maximum
(06:20) High Deductible Health Plan
(07:35) Coverage: In-Network & Out of Network
(09:16) Insurance Brokers
(14:55) Selecting a Carrier
(17:55) Premiums
(20:39) First Dollar Coverage
(21:50) HSA Hack: Use Your Cash Flow For Expenses
(25:10) Why The Platinum Plan Doesn't Make Sense
(29:55) Health Insurance Hacks
(31:13) Medical Sharing Plans
(33:36) Ways To Save
(36:16) Dental & Vision Insurance
(37:56) FSA for Health
(40:47) Using HSA
(41:41) Pre Tax Transit
(41:56) Life & Disability Insurance
(43:18) Tips from Chris's Trip to Hawaii
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#139: Stanford professor Matt Abrahams is an expert in spontaneous conversations and shares six steps to help polish your speaking skills. He covers tips and tricks to help you think faster, techniques for managing anxiety, ways to structure small talk to make it more engaging, and a formula for delivering an exceptional wedding toast.
Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He hosts the award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart and is also the author of two books: Think Faster, Talk Smarter and Speaking Up Without Freaking Out.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/think-fast-talk-smarter
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Resources Mentioned
Matt Abrahams: Website | Podcast | LinkedIn
Humour, Seriously: Why Humour Is A Superpower At Work And In Life
Web Browser: Arc
AI Powered Personal Communication Tools: LikeSo | Poised
Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: [email protected]
Full Show Notes
(02:13) Handling Spontaneous Conversations
(04:09) Overview: 6-step Process to Think Faster, Talk Smarter
(07:49) A 2-Pronged Approach to Manage Your Anxiety
(16:41) Changing the Way We Strive for Perfection
(18:33) Small Talk & Chit Chat
(21:30) Tactics to End Small Talk
(23:18) Types of Conversational Turns
(25:30) Practicing & Preparing to Be Spontaneous
(27:05) Reframing the Circumstances
(35:03) How to Become Better Listeners
(38:37) Creating Structure for Communication
(43:37) Toasts & Tributes
(45:36) Humor in Conversations
(47:08) Why Having Structure Will Set You Free
(49:30) Being Clear & Concise
(52:42) Using Generative AI for Communication
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#138: An exhaustive exploration of cell phone plans to help you make the right choice and get the best deal possible. Chris breaks down the best plans across different tiers from basic data to unlimited with international roaming. He also covers ways to get extra deals/discounts, as well as picking the best cell phone insurance.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/cell-phone-plans
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Resources Mentioned
All the Hacks:
Best Phone Plans: Website | YouTube
Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network
US Mobile: Light, Kosher, Sharable and Unlimited Plans
Boost: Boost Infinite (Postpaid) | Boost Mobile (Prepaid)
T-Mobile: Magenta Max | Go 5G PlusGo 5G Next
Google Fi: The Unlimited Plus | The Simply Unlimited
eSIMs: Airalo | Nomad eSIM
Crowd-Sourced Coverage Maps: CoverageMap.com
How To Use T-Mobile's Unlimited Phone Data On Your Computer
Full Show Notes
(03:47) Background Context from Chris
(05:25) The Research That Went into the Episode
(08:17) Types of Quality of Service Class Identifiers (QCIs)
(14:07) Leveraging eSIMs
(18:11) Top 3 Carriers
(20:55) Tier – Basic
(19:45) Tier – Not Unlimited But More Data
(28:36) Factoring in Taxes
(29:29) Tier – Unlimited Data
(36:38) International Roaming
(37:39) Features That Aren’t Supported by MVNOs
(40:40) Tier – Can Go International and Its Included
(44:18) T-Mobile Insider Pricing
(46:22) Hack: How to Use T-Mobile’s Unlimited Phone Data on Your Computer
(47:35) Chris’s Recommendations in Summary
(48:58) International Coverage for Canada & Mexico
(50:25) Countries Covered under Plans
(52:36) Deals, Discounts & Credits
(58:25) Free Trials
(58:57) Cell Phone Insurance
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#137: Health and wellness expert Liz Moody shares her top science-backed tactics to upgrade your life. They focus on actionable steps to achieve greater success, hacks to enhance gut health, methods to cultivate deeper relationships, and techniques to rewire your mindset to increase happiness.
Liz Moody (@lizmoody) is a best selling author of two healthy cookbooks and the host of The Liz Moody Podcast: a research-backed wellness podcast that helps people live their healthiest and happiest life. Her latest book 100 Ways to Change Your Life comes out next week.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/change-your-life-liz-moody
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Liz Moody: Instagram | Podcast | Website
Liz’s Books:
All the Hacks Episodes:
ATR2100x-USB Cardioid Dynamic Creator Microphone
Full Show Notes (not final)
(03:02) The Fresh Start Effect
(05:24) Tips for Procrastination
(09:36) Why You Should Never Say No to Yourself
(14:35) The Importance of Gut Health
(18:58) Tip to Upgrade the Foods You’re Already Eating
(19:50) Ways to Increase Your Energy Levels & Have Better Metabolic Health
(22:16) How to Rewire Yourself to Be Happier
(26:10) How to Make Better Decisions with Cognitive Off-Loading
(30:35) Thoughts on Rewind AI
(33:18) Ways to Deepen Your Relationships
(36:17) How to Become a Winning Conversationalist
(40:13) How to Have More Fun
(41:14) Match Theory for Friendships & Dating
(43:58) Why It’s Important to Let People You Love Change
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#136: Credit card expert Sebastian Fung joins Chris to discuss the current state of credit cards including recent changes to reward programs, and predictions for 2024. They also dive into topics such as misconceptions about opening multiple cards, whether its still worth chasing status, how to approach sign-up bonuses versus multipliers, credit cards with the most bonuses and more!
Sebastian Fung is a personal finance expert who runs AskSebby, one of the largest YouTube channels focused on credit cards and travel points. He is also the co-founder of Roadrunner Ventures and Cardonomics, a startup that helps creators automate compliance and make affiliate income from credit cards and bank accounts.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/state-of-credit-cards-2023
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Resources Mentioned
Sebastian Fung: Website | YouTube | Instagram | Ask Sebby Business
All the Hacks:
Rewards Cards
Cashback Cards
Full Show Notes
(02:08) How Sebastian Got into the Points Game
(04:15) The Current State of the World of Points & Miles
(05:37) Is Chasing Airline Status Worth It?
(09:03) Thoughts on Hotel Status
(11:46) Status Program Changes to Expect in 2024
(13:20) Biggest Changes to the Credit Card Game
(19:54) American Express Pulling Out of Delta Lounges
(20:51) Credit Card Changes to Expect in 2024
(21:44) Sebastian’s Equinox Hack
(22:53) Earning Limitations Due to Legislation Changes
(24:55) Do Credit Card Companies Like Power Users?
(26:03) Chasing Welcome Bonuses vs. Multipliers and Bonuses
(28:41) Misconception about Opening Up Multiple Cards
(29:39) The Unpublished 524 Rule
(32:34) Cards with the Most Bonuses
(34:37) Cashback Cards
(36:20) Amex Membership Strategy
(44:20) Playing the Points Game vs. Cashback Cards
(46:11) Ways to Increase Spend to Hit Bonuses
(47:51) Different Ways to Use Points
(50:24) Best Airline Cabin Experience
(52:40) Using Delta Points to Get Good Value
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#135: Tech enthusiast, Matt Ferrell discusses making your home smarter and more energy-efficient, ultimately saving you money and time in the process. They explore home improvements modifications, energy monitoring systems, energy-saving hacks, and solar. They also delve into home automation, including smart lighting, security, blinds, WiFi, and more.
Matt Ferrell has over 1 million subscribers on his renowned YouTube channel Undecided, where he explores how renewable and sustainable technologies can impact people’s lives for the better. He is also the host of the podcast Still To Be Determined.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/home-energy
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Resources Mentioned
Matt Ferrell: Website | YouTube | Podcast
All the Hacks:
Free Energy Assessments and Audits in Massachusetts: Mass Save®
Home Energy Monitoring Tools:
Tesla: Powerwall & Solar Roof
Enphase: Solar Energy & Solar Backup Batteries
Water Heaters:
EV Charging: Vehicle to Load (V2L)
Smart Home Systems:
Light Automation: Lutron
Security Cameras, Wifi and Home Networks: Ubiquiti UniFi
Door Locks (compatible with Apple HomeKit): Schlage
Home Security:
Smart Shades:
Full Show Notes
(03:44) Principles & Importance of Building an Energy Efficient Home
(06:20) Ways to Identify Areas That Make Your Home Less Airtight
(07:03) 80–20 Principle Things to Do to Affect Your Home Energy
(10:37) Hacks to Have an Efficient HVAC System
(12:56) Heat Pumps
(19:14) Tools for Energy Monitoring
(22:08) The Sense Home Energy Monitor
(24:24) Rule of Thumb: Gas vs. Electric
(26:50) Using a Desuperheater Tank
(27:57) Why You Should Replace Your Filters
(28:55) Water Heater Hacks
(31:17) Circuit Level Monitoring
(33:02) How to Decide on Solar Investments
(38:10) Financing for Solar: Programs, Rebates & Incentives
(42:21) Home Batteries
(45:20) The Future of Home Energy Tech
(48:31) Strategies for Home Automation
(50:10) Smart Lights
(51:20) Home Networks & WiFi
(52:58) Smart Home Platforms
(57:02) Smart Home Sensors
(58:59) Home Security
(1:00:03) Smart Blinds
(1:02:17) Rechargeable Batteries
(1:03:23) The KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Rule
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#134: Mexico travel pro, Zach Rabinor shares all the secrets to planning incredible trips to Mexico and seeing the country like you’ve never done before, including top cities/regions for different experiences, local insider tips for activities and restaurants and so much more. Chris wraps it up by sharing tips and tricks to best utilize your miles and points when booking your trip to Mexico.
Zach Rabinor founded the award-winning travel company, Journey Mexico, with a vision to share his deep love for Mexico, unveiling its unexpected cultural, natural, adventure, and luxury travel experiences to the world.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/mexico
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Lesser-known, must-visit towns in Mexico:
Sun & Beach:
Things to Do in Riviera Maya
Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta:
Things to Do in Los Cabos
Things to Do in Mexico City:
Historical Non-Fiction Book: Mexico: A Novel by James A. Michener
Redeem Wyndham Rewards Points on Vacasa Vacation
Cash and points search tool for hotel stays: Awayz
Full Show Notes
(02:11) Mexico as a Travel Destination
(04:33) Planning a One Week Trip to Mexico
(05:32) Hidden Treasures in Mexico
(08:15) Mexico’s Hospitable Culture
(12:18) Transportation in Mexico
(13:12) Best Times to Visit Mexico
(18:42) Mexican Food Explained
(20:13) Tips to Find the Best Food in Mexico
(26:03) The Sun & Sand Spots in Mexico
(34:48) Things to Do in Riviera Maya
(35:52) Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta
(36:45) Things to Do in Los Cabos
(40:46) Mexico City Must-Dos & Must-Sees
(53:38) Lesser-Known Must Visit Towns/Regions in Mexico
(56:49) The Story of Paso De Cortés
(58:25) The Oaxaca Experience
(1:01:11) The Safety Levels in Mexico
(1:04:16) Ways to Optimize Your Trip to Mexico
(1:06:55) Using Miles & Points to Get to Mexico
(1:13:49) Flight Hack for People Who Live in San Diego
(1:14:36) Hotels with Points in Mexico
(1:17:49) All the Hacks Hotel Upgrade Program
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#133: Chris does a deep dive on tracking your spending, covering why to do it in the first place, as well as top apps/services, setting up budgets, managing recurring expenses, picking categories and more. He also shares practical tips and hacks to save money across 20+ different categories of spend (without having to make big sacrifices).
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/spending-tracking
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Tools to Track Your Spending:
Bilt Card: Earn Points on Rent
Pacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits
Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network
Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice
Henson: Plastic-Free, Precision-Built Razors + $100 free Blades
Paprika Recipe Manager: Organize your recipes, make meal plans, and create grocery lists
Green Chef: 50% off + free shipping for healthy and delicious meal kits
DoorDash: 50% off a convenience, grocery or retail store order with code ALLTHEHACKS
inKind: Get $25 off to dine at top restaurants
Cashback Monitor: Rebates & Mileage/Points Reward Comparison for Online Shopping
CamelCamelCamel: Free Amazon Price Tracker
Keepa: Amazon Price Charts (not sure why I called this Wistia)
Library Extension: Free eBooks from your local library
CardPointers: 30% off the app that helps you earn more cash back, points, and miles
Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: [email protected]
Full Show Notes
(02:13) Budgeting & Tracking Cash Flow
(06:24) Tools to Monitor Your Spending
(09:00) Free Tools to Track Your Spending
(17:00) Paid Tools on Android to Track Your Spending
(18:00) Review of Simplifi
(20:07) Review of YNAB
(23:36) Review of Copilot
(24:12) Categorizing Your Spending
(29:58) Hidden Expenses Categories
(31:55) Carryover Budgets
(33:19) Setting Up Recurring Expenses
(34:55) Copilot Intelligence
(35:50) Solving Cash Flow
(39:08) Refunds
(43:45) Benefits of Budgeting
(48:03) Ways to Save Money on Household Items
(53:50) Saving on Utilities
(56:10) Savings Related to Children
(57:27) Saving on Health & Fitness
(58:39) Saving Money on Personal Care
(1:00:29) Hacks to Save Money on Entertainment
(1:02:19) Saving on Food & Drink
(1:05:14) Coupons, Price Trackers & Other Hacks to Save
(1:06:57) Gifting & Donating
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#132: Bestselling author Suneel Gupta joins Chris to share simple and effective daily habits you can use to find success and joy in everything you do, without sacrificing your professional ambition. He sheds light on the ancient wisdom of Dharma, reimagining some of it’s practices for modern times, and offers practical tools and techniques to put these practices into action.
Suneel Gupta (@suneelgupta) is a tech entrepreneur, visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, and bestselling author, who has been featured in the NYT, CNBC and TED. He has made significant contributions to society, having founded RISE - a breakthrough wellness company, run for Congress, and co-founded the Gross National Happiness Center in the United States.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/everyday-dharma-suneel
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Full Show Notes
(02:14) The Relevance of Dharma in Today’s World
(05:58) Uncovering Your Essence with Sukha
(09:17) The Four Chisels
(10:02) The Bright Spots Chisel
(15:08) The Dharma Deck Chisel
(25:37) The Magazine Out Walk
(27:37) Prana: Energy over Time
(30:25) The 55:5 Model for Rhythmic Renewals
(37:45) The Worry Break
(43:54) Leela for Blurring the Lines between Work and Play
(46:36) How to Build High Quality Habits
(50:11) How Leela Fits into a Traditional Workplace
(52:29) Kriya: Putting Purpose into Action
(53:30) The Two-Way Door
(57:36) To-Learn Instead of To-Do
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#131: Chris discusses the best places to earn interest on cash, including high yield savings, US Treasuries, CDs and bank bonuses. He also covers other listener questions/hacks, like when to sell I-Bonds, saving money on meat, protecting your identity online, automating returns and a lot more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/mailbag-11
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List of High Yield Savings Options
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When to Sell I Bonds Blog Posts: Doctor of Credit | Keil Financial Partners
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Maxine’s Book: There's a Cow in My Freezer: The Complete Guide to Buying, Storing, and Enjoying Pasture-Raised Meat in Bulk
Maxine’s Website
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Gmail Add On Productivity Tool: Ready to Send
Automating Returns: Return Queen
Redeem Gift Cards with Evidation App: Jamie’s Referral Link
Article: Lounge Access Fee Change in The Platinum Card® from American Express
Full Show Notes
(02:33) Listener Wins
(05:19) High Yield Savings
(08:02) CDs and Treasuries
(09:52) CD Laddering Explained
(12:29) Wealthfront’s New Bond Portfolio
(18:41) Bank Bonuses
(20:34) Earning Interest in American Airlines Miles with Bask Bank
(22:05) Selling I Bonds
(24:02) Negotiating Your Mortgage Rate Directly with Your Broker
(24:33) Auto Insurance
(25:58) TeslaFi: Web Dashboard for Your Car
(27:14) Electric Rental Car Hack: Correction
(28:34) Removing Your Personal Information Online
(30:26) Cooking Hacks
(32:38) Productivity Tool: Ready to Send
(33:18) Automating Returns with Return Queen
(33:44) Redeem Gift Cards with Evidation App
(34:22) Lounge Access Fee Change in the Platinum Card® from American Express
(36:51) Reminder to Check Apps & Websites for Promotions before Booking Flights
(38:30) Spotify Programmatic Ads for Old Episodes
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#130: Confidence expert Dr. Aziz Gazipura joins Chris to talk about ways to cultivate, nurture, and grow your confidence. Dr. Aziz shares tips on dealing with your inner critic, practicing rejection and instilling confidence in your children. They also explore the concepts of social freedom, personal bill of rights, and maximizer vs. satisficer decision-making and more.
Dr. Aziz Gazipura (@drazizconfidencecoach) is one of the world’s leading confidence experts who has combined academic training in clinical psychology with real-world experiences to help people break free from the grip of social anxiety and unlock their true potential. He is also an author, podcast host, and founder of The Center For Social Confidence.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/confidence
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Full Show Notes
(02:25) The Definition of Confidence
(05:58) What Most People Are Getting Wrong about Confidence
(06:49) How We Can Cultivate, Nurture & Grow Confidence
(11:54) Identifying Your Inner Critic
(12:57) Tactics to Deal with Your Inner Critic
(16:21) How People Can Calibrate Their Own Level of Confidence
(18:28) Habits to Build and Sustain Confidence
(21:26) How to Become a Powerful Force of Leadership at Work Meetings
(24:14) Planning: Preparing for the Worst vs. Feeling the Worst Will Happen
(29:28) The Underpinning of Confidence
(30:49) The Benefits of the Cold Plunge Hack
(32:30) Rejection Practice to Feel Liberated
(35:21) Social Freedom & How It Can Benefit Your Life
(37:09) How to Utilize Social Freedom & Confidence to Improve Your Life
(42:07) Why You Should Be Bold Enough to Ask for What You Want
(43:52) Using Confidence for Decision Making: Maximizer vs. Satisficer
(47:33) The Bold Action for the Maximizing Habit
(50:45) Social Obligations & Being Not Nice
(55:02) Personal Bill of Rights
(56:43) Benefits of Having a Bill of Rights
(1:00:50) How to Instill Confidence in Children
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#129: Today Chris shares the latest hacks, news, stories and deals related to travel, points and miles. He also shares a few kid related tips for parents, answers questions from listeners and shares an incredible story of how episode 104 saved a listener over $15,000.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/mailbag-10
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Credit Card Links:
Rental Car Companies: Liigu | Zipcar
Things to do in Minneapolis:
The Read & Return Books Airport Program
Southwest Airlines Same-day Standby Free for All Customers
Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards
Marriott Bonvoy Points with Uber
Traveling with Kids:
Free e-books: Library Extension
Read Aloud Books: Novel Effect
Apps for Pediatrician Telehealth: Summer Health | Blueberry
Full Show Notes
(02:10) Listener Wins
(05:55) Chris & Amy's Trips to Bora Bora
(09:40) Ways to Donate to Maui
(10:09) Booking a Last Minute Trip To Bora Bora on Points
(14:47) Hotel Service Experiences
(18:08) Hang Up, Call Again
(23:18) Rental Car Hacks: U.S & International
(25:22) Things to Do in Minneapolis
(26:47) The Read & Return Books Airport Program
(27:33) Travel News & Deals
(28:35) Traveling With Kids
(31:06) Book Reading For Kids: Library Extension & Novel Effect
(32:31) Pediatrician Telehealth Apps
(34:15) Credit Card Competition Act
(38:32) Switching From Capital One Credit Card to Charge Card
(40:36) Sales Tax on Amex Points Transfer to United or Delta
(41:27) Transfer Bonuses
(42:44) Bilt Credit Card Rewards
(46:59) Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card
(49:17) CardPointers App for Managing Credit Cards
(51:16) American Express Offers
(52:30) Hotel Offers
(53:07) All the Hacks Newsletter Update
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#128: Renowned financial columnist, Morgan Housel joins for a deep dive into the psychology of money. We discuss the mindset of winning investors, new ways to deal with risk and strategies to achieve financial independence, including tips to build up cash, the most essential financial hack that everyone needs to know and more. (This episode originally aired in June 2021, but I really enjoyed re-listening to it and thought you would too).
Morgan Housel (@morganhousel) is the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. He's also a partner at Collaborative Fund and a former columnist at The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/psychology-of-money-replay
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FIRE Movement Documentary: Playing With FIRE
Benjamin Graham's Books: The Intelligent Investor | Security Analysis
Eric Johnson's Book on Nazi Germany: What We Knew
Jason Zweig’s Column on WSJ
Full Show Notes
(03:21) What Drove Morgan to Write ‘The Psychology of Money’
(04:28) Finance on Paper vs. Finance in the Real World
(07:35) The Ultimate Goal of Learning and Mastering Money
(09:55) Financial Independence as a Spectrum
(15:07) Building Up Cash: To Save More or to Earn More
(18:11) Tactics to Stop Wanting More
(21:56) The Extremities of the FIRE Movement
(24:07) Why People Become Irrational with Money
(30:23) The Impact of the 29-Year Recession Gap in Australia
(33:45) The Best Way to Learn from History for Risk Tolerance
(43:43) An Analysis of the Best Performing Mutual Funds
(48:52) How Overconfidence Can Lead to Trouble
(51:39) Ways to Educate People about the Basics of Finance
(55:18) The Volatility of Cryptocurrency
(56:20) The Most Overlooked Aspect of Behavioral Finance
(57:42) The Only Financial Hack You Need in Your Life
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#127: Language hacker and polyglot Benny Lewis joins Chris to debunk misconceptions about language learning and share insights into his dynamic approach to fast-track fluency. He breaks down the different levels of language fluency and offers tips for learners including the importance of embracing mistakes, using flashcards for vocabulary retention, learning the local language before traveling abroad, and more.
Benny Lewis (@irishpolyglot) runs the world’s largest language-learning blog called Fluent In 3 Months and is the bestselling author of 6 language learning books. He speaks a dozen languages and is on a mission to empower individuals to learn and speak new languages with confidence through practical strategies, resources, and inspiration.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/language-hacking
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Benny’s Podcast Episode: #107: Paul Jorgenson on How to Make Difficult Languages Easy
Online Language Learning Resources:
Haifa University Study: The Effect of Unit Size on Language Learning in Children and Adults
Full Show Notes
(02:44) Common Misconceptions about Learning Languages
(04:38) The Inception of Benny’s Approach to Language Learning
(07:03) Embracing Mistakes When Communicating in a New Language
(11:21) Why Perfectionism Is the Worst Enemy of All in Language Learning
(15:31) The Age Limit to Learning a New Language
(20:38) Hacks to Get over the Need to Be a Perfectionist
(25:22) The Process of Becoming Fluent in Three Months
(30:07) Benny’s Coaching Program
(30:55) The Minimum Daily Time Commitment Required to Become Fluent
(34:44) Core Elements of Language Learning
(39:53) Using Flashcards to Remember Vocabulary
(41:24) Benny's Dynamic Learning Approach
(43:06) How Important Reading & Writing Is in Language Learning
(47:29) The Hardest and Easiest Languages to Learn
(51:50) Categorizing Levels of Language Fluency
(57:12) How Quickly Can You Learn a Language before Traveling Abroad
(59:59) Hacks & Tips for Language Learning
(1:01:31) Different Languages Benny Has Learned and Their Language Categories
(1:02:40) Why You Should Visit the Second City vs. the Capital City When Traveling
(1:03:53) Final Parting Wisdom
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#126: Light Watkins joins Chris to delve into the world of meditation, unraveling common misconceptions, while exploring various methods to integrate meditation into your daily routine and stay consistent without trying too hard. They share insightful hacks to stay present, prioritize actions and find your purpose. They also dive into topics such as happiness, accountability and minimalism, in addition to revealing must-visit spots in Mexico City.
Light Watkins (@lightwatkins) is a meditation coach and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. He has written many books about meditation and developed the concept of ‘Spiritual Minimalism’, which he discusses in his newly released book 'Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life'. Light is also the host of The Light Watkins Show.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/effortless-meditation
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Dr. Herbert Benson’s book: The Relaxation Response
Mexico City Recommendations:
Full Show Notes
(01:30) What People Are Getting Wrong about Starting Meditation
(04:15) The Scientific Impact of the Minimalistic Approach
(06:33) The Relaxation Response Explained
(09:31) How to Meditate Consistently without Trying Too Hard
(15:55) The Process to Get Started on Meditation
(18:46) How to Navigate Your Thoughts during Meditation
(21:11) Using Your Heart Voice As Your Internal GPS
(21:50) Tips for Paying Attention or Prioritizing
(24:41) Hacks for Being More Present
(29:02) Happiness: Looking for Happiness vs. Feeling It
(33:49) Transitioning to Doing Something You Love
(42:42) How to Prioritize Actions to Make Your Life Better
(46:09) The Minimum Commitment to Make Meditation a Habit
(47:37) Different Ways to Stay Accountable
(49:21) Benefits of Being a Minimalist
(56:15) The Minimalist Approach to Working Out
(01:00:13) Light's Mexico City Recommendations
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#125: Travel journalist, Lindsey Tramuta shares insider tips to help you discover the magic of the world’s most popular tourist destination: France. She discusses how to navigate Paris like a pro and reveals the country's must-visit regions. Chris also covers the best ways to utilize your miles and points to get there.
Lindsey Tramuta (@lindseytramuta) is a journalist who's lived in Paris since 2006. She's written for The New York Times, Eater, Food & Wine and Conde Nast Traveler and is the author of The New Paris, The New Parisienne, and The New Paris Restaurant Guide.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/france-travel-guide
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(02:37) Why France Is the Most Popular Tourist Destination
(04:32) Experiencing France Like a Local
(07:05) What Sets France Apart
(09:33) French Culture
(11:34) Ideal Itinerary for a Short Trip to France
(15:29) Must-Visit Regions
(19:00) Is Paris a Must See?
(24:05) Highlights for a First Trip to France
(26:39) Overhyped and Underrated Spots
(28:02) Common Trip Planning Mistakes
(30:39) The People and the Culture in France
(34:02) Personal Interactions to Expect in France
(36:08) Taboo Conversation Starters to Avoid in France
(40:01) France with Kids
(42:17) Must-Have Culinary Experiences in France
(46:01) Logistical Guidelines for Dining in France
(48:52) Tips for Planning a Trip in Paris
(53:26) Underrated Spots in Paris
(55:26) Kid-Friendly Museums in Paris
(56:23) Unique Spots in Paris
(58:59) Lindsey’s Paris Restaurant Recommendations
(1:02:20) Recommendations for Baked Goods
(1:03:24) Transportation in Paris
(1:04:42) The Nightlife in Paris
(1:06:19) Planning a Picnic at the Park
(1:07:28) Chris's Recommendations
(1:09:15) Day Trips from Paris
(1:11:30) Right Modes of Transport
(1:14:15) Using Miles & Points
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#124: Host Chris Hutchins shares insights from optimizing different aspects of his life, including a tool to find the best credit card combinations, thoughts on last minute trip planning, a story of optimization gone too far, a fun use of AI to automate bedtime stories for his daughter, tips for ensuring you don't get stuck with unplanned medical bills and a way to preserve fresh berries for longer. Finally, he makes an exciting announcement about the newest addition to the All the Hacks team.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/musings-1
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Audio Players For Bedtime Stories: Toniebox | Yoto Players
Podcast Software: Descript
Credit Score Monitoring Tools: Credit Karma | Experian
Affordable Medical Imaging Services: Medmo
Full Show Notes
(02:02) Episode Overview
(04:34) Maximizing Points for Last-Minute Travel
(07:05) Searching for Last-Minute Flights
(10:23) Booking Hotels Last Minute
(16:36) Chris's Card Optimization Spreadsheet
(19:47) Exclusive Deals for All The Hacks Members
(20:41) Story of an Optimization Gone Wrong
(28:03) Automated Bedtime Stories
(34:53) Achieving the Perfect Credit Score
(37:23) Optimizing Health Insurance
(46:29) All The Hacks Trip: Iceland 2024
(48:53) All The Hacks Annual Summit / Get Together
(49:58) All The Hacks Courses & More
(50:51) A Very Special Announcement
(53:46) Disputing Accidental Charges on Capital One Cards
(54:54) Latest Alerts from Capital One
(55:38) Hack to Preserve Berries for Longer
(56:52) Ordering Groceries Online
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#123: Top vlogger and world traveler, Nuseir Yassin joins Chris to discuss the transformative power of travel and how it can help you save money. They share insights on connecting with local communities in new places, the joys and complexities of traveling with a partner, and dig deep into their personal travel goals. They also explore topics like the difference between being kind and nice, underrated countries to visit and the concept of mental poverty.
Nuseir Yassin, better known as @NasDaily, has captivated a global audience of 65 million followers with his one-minute daily videos that include diverse stories and experiences from around the world. Nuseir is also the founder of Nas.io and Nas Academy.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/traveling-nuseir-yassin
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Nuseir’s Break Up Video
Full Show Notes
(02:43) Nuseir’s Mission Statement in Life
(06:16) How Travel Changes Perspective
(07:14) Being Kind vs. Being Nice
(09:13) Tactics to Be Nice and Upfront
(12:25) Nice Getting in the Way of Authenticity
(15:18) Bill Perkins: Die With Zero Experiment
(16:18) Aiming to Be Disliked
(20:50) Negativity of Being Authentic / Radically Transparent
(22:16) The End of Nuseir’s 6-Year Relationship
(26:50) How to Connect with People in New Places
(28:31) Traveling with Your Partner
(29:43) Engaging with Local Communities & Learning Their Culture When Traveling
(31:03) One Thing Nuseir Does in Every New Country
(32:11) Countries That Are Underrated
(34:36) Chris's Travel Goals
(35:32) Chris's Travel Experience in Bora Bora
(38:18) Betting on Yourself
(43:28) Traveling as a Way to Save Money
(46:58) Streamlining Life Decisions by Reducing Maintenance
(49:16) Mental Poverty
(52:30) Letting Go of Net Worth Growth
(54:15) Nuseir’s Dream of Starting an Airline
(55:30) The End Goal for Nuseir
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#122: Culinary icon David Chang joins Chris to explore the wonders of cooking at home and the importance of understanding food science. They discuss the power of the heavily underutilized microwave, debunk myths around its safety and share uncommon things to cook in it. The episode also covers a range of topics from their favorite home cooking techniques to underrated ingredients and spices, using the freezer as a way to preserve food and many other hacks to empower you to become the master of your own kitchen.
David Chang (@davidchang) is the founder of the renowned restaurant group, Momofuku. He also has six James Beard Awards, three NYTimes bestsellers, two podcasts and four original TV series, including his latest: "Secret Chef" on Hulu. After recently having children he's become a passionate advocate for home cooking.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/home-cooking-david-chang
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Food Connoisseur In Japan: Little Meg
Link To Article About Microwaves Safety Myths
Full Show Notes
(02:33) Home Cooking vs. Restaurant Cooking
(04:10) How David Got into Cooking at Home
(05:48) Importance of Understanding Food Science
(06:30) Debunking Old Wisdom about Food
(07:17) Microwave Cooking
(08:54) The Science Behind Using Microwaves
(11:03) An Example of Cooking a Microwave Meal with Anyday
(13:48) Uncommon Things to Cook in the Microwave
(15:14) Making Pasta in the Microwave
(19:51) Figuring Out the Timings on the Microwave
(22:44) Myths around Microwave Safety: Plastics & Carcinogens
(23:36) Considering Quality and Quantity When Buying Fish
(27:30) Frozen Vegetables
(28:52) Taste vs. Freshness
(29:53) Underrated Ingredients People Should Keep in Their Kitchen
(30:04) Cooking with MSG
(31:21) David's Search for "Bad Ideas”
(36:12) Things David Uses to Add More Flavor to Food
(37:37) Using Different Spices
(39:16) Using the Freezer as a Way to Preserve and Ensure Quality in Food
(40:06) Materials That Are Microwave Safe
(40:50) Knowing When to Freeze Things
(41:36) Rapid Fire Question: Peeling
(42:36) Rapid Fire Question: Washing Fruit
(43:02) Rapid Fire Question: Trimming Fat Off Chicken Before Cooking
(43:21) Food Hacks for People with Kids
(44:03) Making Crepes for Kids
(45:46) Experimenting vs. Following a Recipe
(48:29) How David Decides What to Eat at a Restaurant
(53:08) David's New Hulu Show: Secret Chef
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#121: Real-estate pros David Greene and Rob Abasolo join Chris to help you master the entire home buying process from start to finish. They discuss essential considerations before buying a home, tax advantages, strategies for finding the right agent and ways to optimize the due diligence process. They also cover effective tactics for writing and negotiating offers, common oversights during inspections, and different financing options.
David Greene (@DavidGreene24) and Rob Abasolo (@Robuilt) co-host the #1 real estate podcast BiggerPockets Real Estate (@BiggerPockets). David is a seasoned real estate investor, having successfully acquired, rehabilitated, and managed over 50 properties. He also leads an award-winning mortgage company and a high-performing real estate agent team. Meanwhile, Rob, best known as the "king of short-term rentals", is a versatile real estate investor and a 12-time Airbnb Superhost.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/mastering-home-buying
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All The Hacks Episodes:
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Real Estate Agent Stanley Lo’s Website: Green Banker
Federal Financing: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
Mortgage Interest As A Deductible Interest Expense (Scroll To Bottom)
Full Show Notes
(04:00) Essentials to Consider Before Getting into Real Estate
(05:35) Tax Advantages for Real Estate Investors
(08:51) The Secret Sauce to Becoming a Genius Real Estate Investor
(10:03) The Process of Working with a Seller’s Agent
(12:19) Finding the Perfect Agent
(14:52) The Importance of Hiring an Agent Who Owns Real Estate
(19:42) Hiring an Agent Based on Numbers vs. Personality
(22:40) Why Agents Should Have a Rolodex of Vendors
(23:54) Tactics for Negotiating
(25:38) Things to Consider When Looking at a Listing
(27:47) Analyzing How Long a House Has Been on the Market
(29:10) Hot Markets: Finding a Hot Home Before It's Hot
(30:46) Strategy to Approach Agents When You’re Looking to Buy a House
(32:56) Tactics for Finding a Super Connected Agent
(34:02) The Importance of the Brand Behind the Agent
(39:18) Optimizing the Due Diligence Process to Find the Right Home
(40:38) Secret Contingencies for Homes in Hot Markets
(44:46) Common Things Missed During Inspections
(51:21) Calling the Seller's Home Inspector for Clarifications
(52:55) Rapid Fire Hacks from Chris
(55:45) Quick Wins for Negotiating
(57:35) Financing for Home Buyers
(59:33) Adding Brokers into the Equation
(1:01:57) What Makes a Jumbo Loan
(1:02:52) A Good Percentage to Put Down for a Loan
(1:04:49) Maximizing Mortgage Interest as a Deductible Interest Expense
(1:06:59) Keeping Documents in One Place
(1:09:49) Homeowner’s Insurance
(1:16:18) Last Bits of Wisdom
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#120: Host Chris Hutchins shares a ton of amazing hacks, questions and wins from listeners. He covers a range of topics including the best two credit card combos, United Airlines’s recent points devaluation, ways to maximize travel points and monitor hotel price drops. Chris also draws from his personal experiences to share travel hacks learned from recent trips to New York and Cabo, along with other valuable hacks related to health, personal finance, cell phones, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/mailbag-9
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ATH Episodes:
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United MileagePlus Devaluation
AI Tools For Writing Letters To Airlines: Notion AI | ChatGPT
How To Use Wyndham Points To Book a Vacasa
Chris’s In-Laws’ Vacasa In Belize
Marco’s Post on Amex No Lifetime Language Sign Ups:
American Express® Business Gold Card
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Apps To Use Before Applying For Credit Cards With Low Credit:
Hotel Price Drop Monitoring Tools:
Health Hacks:
Wealthfront products:
Apps To Track Personal Spending & Budgeting: Rocket Money | Copilot Money | Tiller
Apps To Track Net-worth, Budgeting & Forecasting: Wealthfront App | Kubera
Second Hand Phones: Swappa
Number Porting: NumberBarn | Google Voice
Full Show Notes
(02:30) Listener Wins
(04:56) United Airlines Devaluation
(07:36) Lessons from Chris's New York Trip
(10:06) Tips for Booking and Cancelling Flights from Chris's Cabo Trip
(12:16) Booking Vacasa's Through Wyndham Rewards
(12:49) Skipping the Line with the APEC Business Travel Card
(18:23) American Express® Green Card
(21:19) Best Two-Card Combos
(26:55) Limits on Capital One Cards
(27:52) Citi's Language on Legal Action for Bonus Churning
(29:31) American Express NLL Links
(30:57) Credit Card Approvals with Low Credit
(34:43) The Apple Credit Card
(35:56) Best Uses of Travel Credits
(37:59) Airport Spa Benefits
(38:33) Credits and Deals for CLEAR
(39:34) Hotel Upgrade Tips
(41:49) Travel Hacks from Canada
(42:23) Resort Fees & Taxes When Redeeming Points for a Hotel
(44:23) Hotel Price Drop Monitoring Tools
(47:55) Full Refund for Broken Stroller on a Flight
(48:43) International Rental Car Coverage
(50:54) Health Hacks
(53:36) Clipping Deals with Grocery Store Apps
(54:21) Wealthfront Cash & Automated Bond Portfolio
(55:43) Apps to Track Personal Spending & Budgeting
(57:24) Buying Second-Hand Phones & Number Porting
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#119: Entrepreneur and investor, Codie Sanchez joins to discuss unconventional ways to create wealth through often-overlooked “boring” businesses like laundromats, car washes and vending machines. She also shares her expertise in the art of deal-making, financing options for buying a business, diversifying investments, and applying contrarian thought into our daily routines and relationships.
Codie Sanchez (@CodieSanchez) is the founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, a media company and newsletter dedicated to challenging traditional investing norms and empowering individuals to think differently about wealth creation. She is currently on a mission to create 100,000 business owners, and 1,000,000 financially free humans.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/boring-businesses-codie-sanchez
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Codie Sanchez: Website | Newsletter | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
ATH #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth
Why Japan is Giving Away Profitable Businesses for Free
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
Bill Perkins's Book: Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
Virtual Executive Assistants From Oceans XYZ
Full Show Notes
(02:31) Challenging the Status Quo with Contrarian Thinking
(05:50) Codie's Inception of Investing in "Boring" Businesses
(08:50) Is Buying Small Businesses for Everyone?
(10:59) Buying a Business as a Full-Time Gig vs. a Side Hustle
(14:46) The Reason Why Buying Boring Businesses Isn’t Popular
(16:52) Do You Need to Be an Expert to Buy a Business?
(17:41) The Importance of Deal Making
(21:48) Why Deals Go Wrong
(23:57) An Example of a Bad Deal
(26:08) The Success Rate of Buying Small Businesses
(31:50) Seller Financing
(32:47) Finding Small Business Opportunities
(35:33) Why Terms Are More Important Than Price
(36:22) Playing the Right Games
(43:37) Diversifying Investments
(44:29) Points & Miles: A Side Benefit to Owning Businesses
(50:08) Where & How to Invest Your Time
(55:13) Aiming for Bigger
(59:58) External Financing
(1:03:01) Outsourcing Virtual Assistants
(1:09:45) The TEAM Rule for Relationships
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#118: Serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, Gary Vaynerchuk joins to discuss cultivating happiness by embracing kindness, enhancing self-awareness, and finding a balance between things you love. He and Chris also dig deep into the power of taking ownership of our actions and choices, making amends with people and share tips on raising confident and resilient kids by instilling practical self-esteem.
Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) is the Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, CEO of VeeFriends, and a 5-time NYTimes bestselling author. His ability to spot emerging trends, capitalize on opportunities, and build brands online has resulted in a vast media empire spanning multiple industries.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/kindness-gary-vaynerchuk
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Gary Vaynerchuk: Website | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube
Gary’s Ventures: Wine Library | VaynerMedia | Vayner X
Gary’s Books:
Gary’s Song with Snoop Dogg: Please Take a Step Back
Full Show Notes
((01:13) Gary Vee and The Hustle
(04:27) Cultivating Work Ethic: Can Grit and Tenacity Be Taught or Are They Part Of Your DNA?
(07:33) Mental Habits for a Great Fitness Regime
(11:31) Why Kindness Is So Important
(14:35) Owning Kindness and Asking Why
(16:22) Self Awareness as a Superpower
(18:16) Building Self Awareness
(20:29) Being Accountable: Quickest Indicator of Happiness
(22:50) Inspiration Behind Twelve and a Half: A Taste of the Ingredients
(23:59) Making Amends With People
(24:48) Misconceptions & Assumptions of Gary Vee
(27:22) Chasing Dreams Vs. Facing Reality
(33:26) Finding a Balance Between Things You Love to Mitigate Regret
(36:23) Instilling Practical Self-Esteem in Kids
(38:03) Ways to Compliment Kids
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#117: Author and financial advisor Ben Carlson joins Chris to share insights on the current state of the market. They discuss the impact of aggressive Fed rate hikes and the unintended consequences, including the debt ceiling and regional bank collapses. Ben also shares his expertise on where to park cash, comparing I bonds, high-yield savings, short-term Treasury ETFs. Finally they offer strategies for buying a home and lowering mortgage payments in this high-rate environment.
Ben Carlson (@awealthofcs) is a prominent figure in the financial world, recognized for his popular blog A Wealth of Common Sense that covers a wide range of financial subjects. He is an accomplished author of four books and the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he helps individuals and institutions navigate the complexities of investing and personal finance. He's also the host of one of my favorite podcast's Animal Spirits.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/market-update-ben-carlson
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Ben Carlson: A Wealth of Common Sense | Animal Spirits Podcast | Twitter
Ben’s Books:
Finance Apps
ATH #42: Beating Inflation, Alternative Assets, and Simplifying Your Finances
ATH #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth
JP Morgan Study: The Agony & the Ecstasy 3.0
Treasury Direct: I bonds
BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast
Full Show Notes
(02:26) The Current State of the Markets
(03:41) Reason Behind Aggressive (Unprecedented) Fed Rate Hikes
(05:23) Unintended Consequences: Debt Ceiling and Regional Bank Collapses
(06:54) Chris’s Experience with SVB
(10:03) Next Steps for Average Investors
(11:13) Ben’s Advice to Clients
(14:10) Preparing Personal Finances for Recession
(15:26) The Tech Recession
(21:46) Classifications of Tech Companies
(24:32) The Role of Cash in an Investment Portfolio
(26:33) What Happens When the Rates Drop?
(28:57) The Duration of Current Rates
(30:13) The Use of I Bonds
(31:34) Investing in High Yield Savings vs. Short Term ETFs
(33:47) The Need for an Emergency Fund
(36:13) Exploring Future Employment Opportunities
(37:19) Buying a Home in a High Rate Environment
(40:53) Strategies to Lower Mortgage Payments
(49:11) Maximizing Net Fulfillment
(50:48) Optimizing the Home Buying Experience
(52:53) Auto Loans
(54:12) Credit Unions
(55:00) Student Loans
(55:48) Ways to Estimate Risk and Potential Upside
(57:40) Ben’s Recommendations for Financial Services
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#116: Investor and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom joins Chris to discuss ways of optimizing life through the power of (philosophical) razors. Sahil shares his insights on simplifying the decision-making process to lead a meaningful life filled with optimal outcomes. They explore a range of topics from finding the right people to surround yourself with, seizing rare opportunities, starting conversations, choosing between career paths to expanding your luck surface area and more!
Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom) is a renowned writer, investor, and an up-and-coming financial personality in the business world. As an advocate for personal growth and financial well-being, he writes The Curiosity Chronicle, a popular weekly newsletter that provides actionable ideas to help build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life. He also runs a venture fund called SRB Ventures.
Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/razors-sahil-bloom
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Resources Mentioned
Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | Twitter
Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Skin in the Game
Unconscious Bias Training: Harvard Implicit Association Test
Jeff Bezos Interview with Walter Isaacson
ATH #8: Living a Happier Life, Saying No, and Prioritizing Goals with Derek Sivers
All the Hacks Credit Card Links
Full Show Notes
(03:05) All About (Philosophical) Razors
(03:50) Occam's Razor
(05:25) The Optimist Razor
(07:23) Overcoming Unconscious Bias to Find the Right People to Work With
(09:05) Surrounding Yourself With Smart Friends
(11:10) The ChatGPT Growth Curve
(12:48) Separating Investments from The Hype Cycle
(13:59) Deconstructing Crazy Ideas
(19:34) Being Interested vs. Being Interesting
(21:17) Effective Conversation Starters
(24:41) Power Moves To Make a Lasting Impression
(26:13) Hanlon's Razor
(26:26) Making Decisions With Optimal Outcomes
(28:45) Putting Yourself In The Arena
(30:39) Responding To Negative Feedback
(32:22) Choosing Between Two Career Paths
(36:01) Why Cheap Is Not Always Cheaper
(39:04) Seizing Rare Opportunities
(42:00) The Regret Minimizing Framework
(47:35) Performance Coach for Decision Making
(50:47) Expanding Your Luck Surface Area
(51:23) Picking The Right Room For Growth
(56:34) The Time Billionaire Razor
(1:01:31) Fighting The Urge To Keep Up With The Joneses
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#115: Award-winning travel writer, Brandon Presser joins Chris to share the beauty and wonder of Iceland. They discuss everything you need to know to plan the ideal trip, including when to visit, suggested itineraries, cultural norms and social etiquette, top hot springs, waterfalls and hiking destinations, the perfect season to chase the Northern Lights and novelty Icelandic cuisine. Finally, Chris offers tips on how to maximize your points and miles to make your Iceland trip more affordable and enjoyable.
Brandon (@brandpress) is a well-traveled writer who has visited 130+ countries, immersing himself in different cultures and documenting his experiences. He contributes to some of the world's top travel publications and has published over 50 travel guides, including Iceland - Lonely Planet Country Guide, which he wrote after spending six months in the country.
Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/iceland-brandon-presser
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Capital Region: Reykjavík | Kópavogur | Hafnarfjörur
Western Region: Borgarnes | Stykkishólmur
Westfjords Region (Brandon's Favorite): Ísafjörður
Northern Region: Akureyri | Mývatn | Húsavík
Eastern Region:
Southern Region: Keflavík | Vík í Mýrdal | Skógar | Þórsmörk | Hvolsvöllur | Hella
Icelandic Sweet Treats: Hraun | Licorice
Guides: Midgard Adventure
Northern Lights Information: Icelandic Meteorological Office
Find Up-to-Date Restaurant Recommendations: The Reykjavik Grapevine
Beyond Iceland:
Flight Distance Tool: Great Circle Mapper
Full Show Notes
(02:55) What Makes Iceland Special
(06:43) Planning a Perfect Trip to Iceland
(08:56) Four Days in Iceland
(10:32) When to Travel to Iceland
(13:33) Iceland's Culture and People
(16:47) Cultural Norms and Social Etiquette
(18:05) Iceland’s Must-See Destinations
(20:47) Exploring Different Regions in Iceland
(28:49) Hiring a Guide in Iceland
(34:41) Chasing Northern Lights
(36:57) Getting Around Iceland: Transportation
(39:00) Flying within Iceland
(40:56) Exploring Reykjavik
(45:37) What to Eat and Drink in Iceland
(47:00) Iceland's Hot Springs Culture
(51:23) More on Reykjavik
(52:18) Learning the Icelandic Language
(58:11) Hidden Gems in Iceland
(58:55) Iceland with Kids
(1:01:20) Destinations Similar to Iceland
(1:05:16) The Hidden World of Icelandic Elves
(1:06:32) All the Hacks Iceland Trip
(1:08:44) Miles & Points for Iceland
(1:16:23) Award Hotels in Iceland
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#114: Personal finance expert and and author, Erin Lowry joins Chris to discuss the importance of having financial conversations with your parents, including sharing some specific scripts for initiating the discussion. They also cover financial advisors, estate planning, prenups/postnups, lending money to friends and more!
Erin Lowry (@brokemillennialblog), best know for her three-part ‘Broke Millennial’ book series, is on a mission to help millennials navigate the complex world of personal finance, demystifying everything from budgeting and saving to investing and retirement planning. Erin's work has been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.
Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/money-conversations-erin-lowry
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Connect with Erin: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website
Erin’s Books:
AARP Report: Family Caregivers Provide $600 Billion in Unpaid Care Across the U.S
Seniors & Medicare and Medicaid Enrollees
Financial Advisory Services: XY Planning Network | CFP Board: Let's Make a Plan
Last Week Tonight on Retirement Plans
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Ramit Sethi’s Podcast: I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Ramit Sethi’s Netflix Show: How to Get Rich
Erin’s Japan Recommendations:
All the Hacks Episodes:
Full Show Notes
(03:09) The Importance of Discussing Finances With Your Parents
(04:52) The Role of Children in Caring for Aging Parents
(07:41) Programs Available for Elderly Parents Struggling Financially
(09:56) Overcoming the Taboo: How Rare Are Money Talks?
(14:26) Approaching Money Conversations With Your Parents
(19:43) Financial Discussion Strategies
(22:49) Bringing in Third Parties: Using Mediators in Financial Discussions
(24:08) Scripts for Talking About Money With Your Parents
(27:39) Understanding Estate Planning
(28:44) Continuing the Conversation: Keeping Money Discussions Alive
(32:06) The Benefits of Working With a Financial Planner
(38:19) Financial Course Correction for Retirees
(41:18) Discussing Pertinent Information With Your Adult Children
(44:13) Advice for Parents
(47:51) Important Financial Documents: Compiling, Sharing, and Keeping Them Up-To-Date
(54:47) Discussing Prenups and Postnups
(1:12:03) Money Talks With Friends: Tips for Having Open Conversations
(1:13:50) Loaning Money to Friends
(1:14:54) Engagement Rings
(1:16:12) Japan Recommendations
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#113: Chris takes listeners on a journey into the world of credit card perks, revealing little-known benefits that can save you thousands of dollars. From travel insurance and purchase protection to rental car discounts and concierge services, Chris unveils a wealth of insider tips to help you get the most out of your credit card. Whether you're a seasoned cardholder or just starting out, you won't want to miss this eye-opening exploration of the hidden gems hiding in your wallet.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/hidden-credit-card-benefits
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Full Show Notes
(4:31) Credit Card Benefits Overview
(7:28) Purchase Protection
(9:22) Extended Warranty
(10:31) Return Protection
(11:18) Price Protection
(16:51) Rental Car Coverage
(19:50) Delayed Luggage
(20:14) Lost/Damaged Baggage
(20:55) Trip Delay
(21:16) Trip Cancellation/Interruption
(22:39) Emergency Evacuation
(23:48) Accident Insurance
(24:22) Lounge Access
(25:36) Global Entry and TSA Pre
(28:32) Hotel Collections
(30:53) Travel and Rental Car Discounts
(35:01) Free Sonoma Wine Tastings
(35:36) Cell Phone Coverage
(36:33) Shopping Discounts
(39:09) Concierges
(41:00) ShopRunner
(41:24) Shipt
(42:01) Lyft
(42:54) DoorDash
(44:01) Free Credit Scores
(44:40) Museums
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#112: Bestselling author Ramit Sethi joins Chris to discuss money and relationships. They talk about building a shared vision for a rich life, the importance of normalizing conversations about money, practical tips for managing finances together. Ramit and Chris also offer advice about how to move beyond surface-level conversations to ask more meaningful questions, highlight the importance of identifying red and green flags in your relationship, and share best practices to help you achieve financial success.
Ramit Sethi (@ramit) is a bestselling author of "I Will Teach You to Be Rich, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. He's also the host of the I Will Teach You to Be Rich Podcast and most recently the star of the new Netflix show How to Get Rich.
Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/money-relationships-ramit-sethi
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Full Show Notes
(02:15) Biggest Misconception People Have Regarding Money
(03:20) Applying Ramit’s Financial Approach
(04:46) Evolution of Ramit’s Conversations Over Time
(06:11) Financial Protocols for a Healthy Relationship
(08:13) Rewriting the Money Narrative in Your Life
(10:40) Optimization: Elevating Yourself to Your Level
(12:37) Examining Your Rich Life
(14:01) Money Dials: Creating a Vision for Money Excitement
(20:38) Aligning Money Dials with Your Partner
(22:31) Couples and Individual Finances
(24:05) Best Practices for Setting Up Shared Accounts
(25:51) 80/80 Marriage
(27:22) Managing Household Finances
(32:49) 10-Year Bucket List Exercise
(34:58) Cutting Costs and Prioritizing Money Flow
(36:15) Ramit’s C.E.O. Method
(37:26) Budgeting: Key Numbers to Track
(40:40) Normalizing Conversations About Money: Monthly Rich Life Review
(42:18) Understanding Your Feelings About Money
(47:26) Rules for Important Things in Your Life
(52:08) Recommended "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" Podcast Episodes
(53:34) Final Parting Advice and Where to Find Ramit Online
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#111: Host Chris Hutchins covers top hacks from listeners, paying taxes with your credit card, tactics for earning more points, monitoring flights for fare drops, hotel discounts, southwest companion pass and more. This episode is packed with so many great tips and hacks!
Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions-8/
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Current Retention Offers (Miles to Memories)
Hotel Deals: Club 1 Hotels | Capital One Business Deals
Bank of America Premium Rewards Card
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Trip Planning: Tripit Pro
Full Year Award Search: Seatspy
Vacation Rental Comparison: HiChee
AI Vacation Planning: ChatGPT | Where To?
Luggage Storage: BagsAway
Cardpointers (30% for all listeners and 50% off for members)
Scan Receipts for Points: Fetch
Skip Content Paywalls: 12ft Ladder
Fasting for Jet Lag: Harvard Article
Award Issue Articles
Full Show Notes (timestamps coming soon)
Listener Wins
All the Hacks Membership
Credit Cards
Earning points and using a credit card to pay taxes
Engagement Ring Hacks
Earning more points without spending more
Prioritizing points bonuses or signup bonuses
Retention Offers
Listener hacks
Bank of America Cards
Companion Pass
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#110: Travel expert and author Nomadic Matt (Matt Kepnes), joins Chris to reflect on their most unforgettable travel experiences and discuss the importance of staying flexible, embracing a slow travel philosophy, and living in the moment. Matt also offers insights on travel insurance, and shares his top picks for off-the-beaten-path travel destinations, must-have travel gear, and effective strategies for planning a budget-friendly trip.
Matthew Kepnes (@nomadicmatt) is a bestselling author and and travel blogger. He is the founder and CEO of Nomadic Matt, a website dedicated to budget travel, and the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller "How to Travel the World on $50 a Day."
Full show notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/travel-nomadic-matt-kepnes
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Books: How to Travel the World on $50 a Day | Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home
All the Hacks: #108 Living a Happier Life, Saying No, and Prioritizing Goals with Derek Sivers
Connection Recommendations: Couchsurfing | Bumble BFF | Meetup.com
Cards/Points: Charles Schwab Bank Visa® Platinum Debit Card | American Express® Gold Card | Bilt Mastercard® | Point.me (First month for $1 with code HACKS) | Seat Spy
Travel Insurance: Safety Wing | World Nomads | Insured Nomads | InsureMyTrip
Matt’s Destination Recommendations: Taiwan | Romania | Bulgaria | South Korea | Malaysia | Sri Lanka | Napal | Mexico: San Miguel de Allende, Oaxaca, Chiapa, Yucatan, Merida, Monterrey, Mexico City
Paris Recommendation: Le dit vin
Full Show Notes
(01:19) Biggest Travel Misconception
(03:35) Evolution of the Travel Industry
(07:15) Traveling Economically
(09:17) Budget-Friendly Trip Planning Strategies
(11:18) Travel as a Professional Career
(12:32) Making Connections and Finding Experiences
(13:52) Travel Resources
(17:51) Memorable Travel Experiences
(19:19) Dealing with Travel Burnout
(21:34) Understanding Cultures, Customs, and Languages
(23:10) Overcoming Communication Barriers
(25:30) Finding Quality Tours
(27:01) Must-Have Travel Gear
(28:26) Managing Credit Cards, ATM Cards, and Identification
(35:36) Travel Insurance
(37:57) Dealing with Dangerous or Bad Experiences
(40:43) Credit Card and Point Resources
(42:40) Off-the-Beaten-Path Recommendations
(44:42) Travel Mindset
(47:22) Recommendations for Paris
(47:55) Where to Find Matthew Kepnes Online
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#109: Writer and entrepreneur Derek Sivers joins Chris to discuss decision-making, having meaningful experiences, personal happiness, journaling, saying no, and parenting. They also touch on the subject of traveling with children and aligning your actions and personal values to achieve goals in life
Derek Sivers (@sivers) is an entrepreneur, writer, musician, and self-proclaimed "slow thinker" who has optimized his life for creating and learning. He founded CD Baby, an online platform that helped independent musicians sell their music directly to fans, and has published several books, including Hell Yeah or No.
Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/decision-making-derek-sivers
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Book: Hell Yeah or No: what's worth doing
Articles: My Heroes | Actions, Not Words, Reveal Our Real Values | Parenting: Who Is It Really For? | Travel Is Best With Young Children | Relax for the Same Result
Books Mentioned: The Paradox of Choice | Brain Rules for Baby
New Zealand Recommendation: Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Full Show Notes
(02:02) Pursuing Change Through Exploration
(03:54) Turning Intentions into Reality
(09:05) Reflecting on What You Want and Why
(11:22) Learning to Pause, Reflect, and Push Back Through Journaling
(19:06) Methods for Decision-Making
(22:20) Analysis Paralysis: Making Decisions When There Are Too Many Options
(29:51) Coin Toss: Noticing Your Feelings While the Coin Is in the Air
(32:06) Paradox of Choice: Satisfice Not Maximize
(40:19) Theory vs. Practice
(43:50) Living with the Culmination of Your Decisions
(47:30) Decision-Making Based on Personal Goals and Aspirations
(51:13) Actions Reveal Values
(55:29) Choosing the Correct Decision-Making Strategy for Your Situation
(58:15) Prioritizing Family
(1:00:31) Saying No
(1:06:49) Parenting Perspective
(1:10:18) Traveling with Children
(1:18:03) Adjusting Expectations and Being Open to Unexpected Encounters
(1:26:13) “Relax for the Same Result”
(1:37:15) Derek Sivers’ New Zealand Recommendations
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#108: Travel expert Leigh Rowan joins Chris to discuss his most recent trip to the interior of the ice-capped continent of Antarctica. Leigh describes the luxurious dwellings and unique expeditions available to tourists and breaks down the cost of a breathtaking journey to one of the world's coldest, windiest, and most desolate continents.
Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a travel management company for executives, and the former COO of The Points Guy.
Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/antarctica-leigh-rowan
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Full Show Notes
(01:28) Two Ways to Visit Antarctica
(04:57) Advantages of Flying into the Interior
(05:58) How to Refuel in Antarctica
(06:51) Antarctic Wildlife and Luxurious Dwellings
(10:13) Booking Your Antarctic Expedition
(11:41) Touring the Peninsula versus the Interior
(12:40) How Does a Cruise Compare?
(13:58) Why Antarctica?
(15:31) Leigh’s Takeaway
(16:39) How Cold and How Bright?
(18:56) Antarctica Timezone
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#107: Italy travel expert Leigh Rowan joins Chris for a third time to discuss all things Italy. Leigh talks about why he feels most at home in the country with the most spectacular cuisine, gorgeous coastlines, ancient ruins, and rich history. He provides money-saving tips, gives suggestions on where to stay, reveals his favorite off-the-beaten-path locations for an authentically local experience, and explains why life is better in Italy. They also discuss the best ways to use your points and miles for your next trip to Italy (flights + hotels).
Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a travel management company for executives, and the former COO of The Points Guy. He's traveled to Italy 40-50 times (enough that he's lost count).
Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/italy-leigh-rowan
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Off-the-beaten-path: Umbria Festival Corso dei Ceri
Reviews and Ratings: Gambero Rosso
Tours: Context Travel | Airbnb Experiences
App: Duolingo
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
Other Airlines: Neos | La Compagnie | Norse Atlantic
Hotel Award Search: Awayz
Flight Award Search: Point.me (First month for $1 with HACKS)
Full Show Notes
(02:45) What Makes Italy a Unique Place to Visit?
(04:13) The Biggest Takeaway: Relax and Enjoy Life
(05:25) Different Ways to Approach Planning a Trip to Italy
(07:59) Must-See Recommendations in Rome
(10:03) Southern Italy Destinations
(11:28) Northern Italy Destinations
(12:13) Off-the-Beaten-Path Locations to Visit
(14:08) Getting By Without Speaking Italian
(15:51) Cultural Norms to Be Aware Of
(17:50) Meeting Locals and Having an Authentic Local Experience
(19:14) Navigating Within Italy
(23:22) Cost-Saving Tips
(24:47) Website Recommendations
(28:42) Where to Stay and How to Book
(33:24) Booking Activities in Italy
(35:42) Private Tours
(37:25) Other Destinations to See in Italy
(41:32) What to See and Do in Northern Italy
(42:36) Leigh’s Dining Recommendations
(49:02) Getting to and From Italy
(53:41) Using Points for Flights
(1:04:22) Using Points for Hotels
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#106: Host Chris Hutchins shares top hacks from listeners, thoughts on the SVB collapse, some great deals to take advantage of now, tactics for investing in treasury bills, ways to get deals on concert/theatre tickets, how he's investing and a lot more. This episode is packed with so many great tips, hacks and deals!
Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions-7/
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All the Hacks #34: Hacking Healthcare, Prescriptions and Medical Bills with Marshall Allen
SaveNDeals (Buy HomeDepot/Lowes Coupons)
Full Show Notes
(1:49) All the Hacks Membership
(3:58) Insurance Follow-up
(9:01) Latest Deals
(20:09) Card-linked Offers
(24:24) Listener Wins
(27:48) Listener Hacks
(29:40) New Phone Discounts
(30:50) Deals on Theatre/Concert Tickets
(31:53) Reassigning the Caps Lock Key
(32:30) Recipe + Meal Planning Apps
(33:10) Car Seat Discounts
(33:56) SVB Banking Collapse
(39:24) Investing in US Treasury Bills
(44:15) Is Chris Still Using Wealthfront?
(47:48) Earning Bank Bonuses
(50:32) Removing Personal Info / DeleteMe
(53:24) Deals on New Tires
(57:36) Deals on an Engagement Ring
(59:24) Update on BlockFi
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#105: Serial entrepreneur Matt Higgins joins Chris discuss how people can stop getting held back from their full potential. They talk about why a backup plan might be what's holding them back. They also lay out a framework to get over reservations, understand your motivations, overcome fears, process failures and handle crises.
Matt Higgins (@mhiggins) is a successful businessman and author. He is currently the Co-founder/CEO of RSE Ventures, but previously was the youngest press secretary in New York during 9/11, Executive Vice President of the New York Jets, Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins, a guest shark on Shark Tank, and an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School. His book is Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential.
Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/burn-the-boats-matt-higgins
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Book: Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential
Wharton Research Article: The Downside of Making a Backup Plan – and What to Do About It
Full Show Notes
(02:08) What Sets This Story Apart from Other Business Books
(04:16) Common Obstacles That Hold People Back
(05:54) Identifying Roadblocks
(08:27) "Face Everything"
(11:31) Creating Change in the Workplace Environment
(13:24) Identifying Your Pathway Forward
(15:55) Opportunity Cost Decision-Making and Getting Buy-In
(21:09) Processing Decisions and Why It Matters
(26:14) The Difference Between Having a Plan B and Knowing Plan B is Out There
(29:12) Chris’s Valuable Membership Vision
(30:35) How Much Commitment is Needed to "Burn Your Boat"
(31:48) Consolidating Gains
(35:42) Acceptance and Growth
(36:28) Focusing on Your Strengths
(38:57) Processing Failures Through Persistence
(42:10) Never Give Up
(48:20) Moving Forward as a Paranoid Risk-Taker
(49:38) Framework for Setting Goals
(51:11) Dealing with Crises
(54:10) Settling vs. Pursuing
(54:55) Publicly Committing to Plan A: All the Hacks Membership
(59:11) Where to Find Matt Higgins Online
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#104: In this episode, Chris covers all things insurance. He explains the process he went through to reduce the cost of his insurance policies as much as possible while still maintaining adequate coverage from a reputable carrier. He discusses auto, home, renters, umbrella, personal articles, life, disability, pet, and travel insurance. Chris also talks about the policies he has been concentrating on lately, and shares resources to help listeners save money.
Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/insurance-hacks
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"Better" Insurers: USAA | Safeco | Amica | Travelers (discount for PenFed members)
Premium Insurers: Pure | Chubb | Cincinnati | AIG | Nationwide Private Client | The Hartford
Other Carriers Mentioned: NJM | Auto-Owners | Erie Insurance | Country Financial
Products: Ring | Alarm Smoke and CO Listener | Alarm Flood & Freeze Sensor | Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm
Articles on Term Life: The White Coat Investor | NerdWallet
Laddering Life Insurance: Policygenius Article
Term Life Companies: Fabric by Gerber Life | Term4Sale.com
Disability Insurance: Guardian | MassMutual | Social Security Disability Insurance
Travel Insurance: Trawick | Covac Global | WorldNomads
Full Show Notes
(02:21) Shop for Insurance to Save Money
(03:42) You Get What You Pay For: Understand Your Coverage
(05:07) Auto Insurance
(05:46) Liability
(06:51) Comprehensive Coverage
(07:03) Collision
(07:31) Medical Payments
(07:48) Adequate Auto Insurance Coverage
(10:42) Insurance Rates
(13:23) Tracking Mileage
(14:32) Other Ways to Save on Auto Insurance
(16:14) Rideshare, Rental Car, & Tow Coverage
(17:22) Car Replacement Assistance
(18:18) Coverage on Repairs and Replacements
(19:15) Differences Between Carriers
(20:22) Non-Owner Liability Policy
(24:00) Homeowners Insurance
(24:35) Renters Insurance
(24:58) Coverage Lettered Labels
(26:35) Extended Reconstruction Coverage
(28:56) High-Value Carriers
(30:01) Loss of Use Coverage
(31:12) Extra Policies to Consider
(32:33) Ways to Save on Homeowners Insurance
(35:34) Comparison Shopping Hacks
(37:41) High-Value Items
(38:20) Additional Liability Coverage
(43:34) Deciding & Evaluating Carriers
(48:29) Bundling
(52:42) Life Insurance
(57:50) Pet Insurance
(59:59) Disability Insurance
(1:02:51) Travel Insurance
(1:05:40) Final Insurance Tips
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#103: Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk joins Chris to discuss his extraordinary career and how drive, tenacity, and motivation made it all possible. Tony also shares his favorite travel destinations, offers guidance on following your passion, and reveals where he's currently focusing his time/energy.
Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) is a professional skateboarder and highly successful entrepreneur. He’s invented dozens of moves, won 73 titles, was a world champion 12 years in a row, and, in one of skateboarding’s defining moments, executed a 900 at the 1999 X Games. Tony also co-hosts the Hawk vs. Wolfe podcast, and runs a foundation called The Skatepark Project.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=51pM6_cfcNc
Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/tony-hawk
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Full Show Notes
(01:49) Common Misunderstandings About Skateboard Culture
(03:09) Tony’s Drive, Determination, Perseverance, and Motivation
(10:03) Surfing
(11:55) Modeling Determination as a Parent
(21:05) Tony’s Favorite Travel Destinations
(22:49) Racking Up Miles and Traveling Efficiently
(24:03) Tony’s Favorite Travel Hacks and Advice
(28:34) Instances of Mistaken Identity
(30:59) Playing the Points Game
(34:38) Health, Fitness, Routines, and Supplements
(41:47) Time Management: Saying No
(43:52) Toddler Hack
(44:28) Relationship with Money and the Value of Education
(50:47) Tony’s Current Focus
(52:07) Advice About Pursuing Your Passion
(57:14) Where to Find Tony Hawk
(59:58) Parting Advice
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#102: Host Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) breaks down the different ways you can use your points and miles for free flights to Japan. He also discusses how to use your points for free hotel/resort stays in Japan, and shares some of the best credit card bonuses right now for quickly rack up points for your next trip.
Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/japan-travel-points-miles
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Full Show Notes
(1:24) ANA
(3:58) Japan Airlines
(5:24) British Airways
(5:40) Singapore Airlines
(8:25) Virgin Atlantic
(15:06) Zip Air
(17:44) Hyatt
(24:47) Marriott
(25:25) Hilton
(28:57) IHG
(31:32) Hostels & Capsule Hotels
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#101: Travel writer Brandon Presser joins Chris to discuss all things Japan. They cover why they both love the country so much, what makes it worth a visit, where you should go, what you should see and do, and all the incredible foods you should be trying (including their favorite spots to eat at).
Brandon Presser (@brandpress) is a freelance travel writer who has lived in Japan twice, written 3 books on the country and has traveled there in all but one of the last 20 years. Aside from Japan, he's also written 50+ travel guidebooks, contributes to numerous travel publications and recently released his latest book: The Far Land.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/japan-brandon-presser
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Tokyo
Kyoto
Secondary Destinations
Transportation
Miscellaneous information
Full Show Notes
(01:31) Why Japan?
(04:12) Japan: Post-Pandemic and Post-Olympics
(07:50) How to Plan for Your First Visit to Japan
(09:52) Destinations Outside of Tokyo and Kyoto
(12:12) The Best Time of Year to Visit
(13:51) Is It Beneficial to Have a Guide? Can People Get By Using English?
(15:20) Understanding the Rating/Review System
(17:43) Japanese People and Culture
(21:49) Culture: Meeting & Getting to Know the Locals
(24:59) Tokyo: How to Geographically Think About the City
(29:07) Transportation and the Suica Pre-Paid Transportation Card
(33:21) Tokyo: What to Eat, Drink, Do
(36:17) Misnomer: Tokyo Is Expensive
(36:47) Dining in Tokyo
(37:57) Dining Etiquette: Tipping
(38:58) Dining Etiquette: Meal Times
(40:23) Segmented Dining
(41:18) Food Specialties
(42:46) Restaurant/Bar/Cafe Recommendations
(49:28) More Things to See and Do in Tokyo
(59:03) Nightlife Scene
(1:01:13) Is Japan Family-Friendly?
(1:04:02) Kyoto
(1:07:29) What to Know About Visiting Kyoto
(1:09:44) Working with High-End Travel Planners/Access to Personalized Luxury Cultural Experiences
(1:12:57) How the Hotel Industry Has Changed Due to the Pandemic
(1:16:51) Top Things to See and Do, and Where to Stay in Kyoto
(1:20:12) Kyoto: What to Eat, Drink, Do
(1:22:51) Specific Types of Foods to Try
(1:24:53) Other Things to See and Places to Explore in Kyoto
(1:25:53) Etiquette: Be Engaging and Show Appreciation
(1:27:07) Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto: Emerging Destinations and Interesting Places
(1:36:21) Shopping in Japan
(1:36:50) Osaka
(1:38:45) Seto Inland Sea
(1:40:18) Where to Find Brandon Online
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#100: Financial independence (FI) expert Brad Barrett joins Chris to reflect on getting to 100 episodes of All the Hacks. They share some major lessons they've learned recently, discuss how to value their time and share how they plan to apply these lessons in 2023. They also share plenty of recommendations and hacks along the way.
Brad Barrett (@bradchoosefi) is the co-host of ChooseFI, the top podcast on financial independence with more than a million monthly listeners. Brad became financially independent and quit his job at 35 years old, without ever earning a six-figure salary.
Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/episode-100-brad-barrett/
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Full Show Notes
(01:20) Going Full-Time on All the Hacks
(04:12) Episodes That Have Sparked Interest
(16:59) Personal Annual Reviews and Operating Principles for the Year
(26:46) Managing Money on Your Own
(28:48) Paying Fees for Investment Management
(30:06) Travel Goals and Eyeing a Trip to Japan
(39:52) Learning to Value Your Time
(43:57) Meal Planning, Cooking, and Meals at Home
(50:33) Is Real Estate Investing Worth It?
(57:40) A Few Savings Tips for Insurance
(59:44) Canceling Subscriptions
(1:01:15) Task Manager Apps
(1:04:20) Having Accountability Partners
(1:06:05) Health Hacks
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#99: Investor and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom joins Chris to discuss performing a personal annual review. Sahil outlines the seven questions everyone should ask when reflecting on the previous year and establishing goals for the new one. Additionally, they offer strategies, tips, and advice to increase your happiness, energy, and sense of fulfillment while decreasing your stress and anxiety to make 2023 an amazing year.
Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom) is among the most dynamic and up-and-coming financial personalities in the business world. Choosing to pursue a writing career that would be more fulfilling and rewarding, Sahil left his job in investment banking and private equity, recently launched a venture fund, SRB Ventures, and writes The Curiosity Chronicle.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/annual-review-sahil-bloom
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All the Hacks Episodes:
This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life
Tim Ferriss: The 4-Hour Workweek | Ted Talk
Andrew Huberman: Light & Sun Exposure Guide | The Science & Use of Cold Exposure
Task Manager: Notion
Medical Testing: InsideTracker
Tracking: Wealthfront | Kubera | Trustworthy
Products: Hostage Tape | Cold Plunge
Money-Saving Site: Rakuten
Bangalore Recommendation: Royal Afghan (ITC Windsor)
Full Show Notes
(01:28) New Year’s Resolutions: Planning vs. Reflecting
(02:17) Personal Annual Review
(13:10) Creating Energy: What Energized Me?
(16:18) Draining Energy: What Took Away My Energy?
(23:29) Boat Anchors: What Held Me Back?
(25:15) Overcoming Fear
(30:44) Best Hits and Worst Misses
(33:06) Lessons Learned: What Did I Learn This Year?
(34:46) Setting Course: Figuring Out My Direction for the Year
(36:51) Journaling Technique: Sahil’s 1-1-1 Method
(40:31) Energy Calendar: Managing Your Time and Energy
(45:58) Taking Breaks for Productivity
(47:49) Email Batching Technique
(50:56) Twitter Settings for Enhanced Productivity
(52:27) Delegating Tasks: Learning to Outsource
(53:28) Health Strategy: The 5-5-5-30 Approach
(54:41) Sahil’s Morning Routine
(56:02) Tech-Free Walk: Disconnecting for Clarity
(56:58) Time-Restricted Eating
(57:14) Self-Diagnostics: Understanding Yourself
(58:01) Alarm-Free Mornings
(59:10) The Power of Apples
(1:01:28) Personal Power-Down Ritual
(1:02:59) Expressing Appreciation Verbally
(1:03:31) Enjoying a Solo Meal
(1:04:05) Quality Family Time
(1:04:57) Monthly Investment Deposits: Automating Savings
(1:05:25) Financial Automation: Streamlining Money Tasks
(1:05:54) Sahil’s 48-Hour Rule
(1:06:36) Chris’s Money Hacks
(1:09:33) Sahil and Chris’s India Recommendations
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#98: Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author Dan Martell joins Chris to talk about buying back time. They discuss the value of adopting the right mindset, techniques for scheduling your time, tools to streamline processes, and changes you can make to reclaim your time and lead a more fulfilling life.
Dan Martell (@danmartell) is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author. He is also the managing partner of High Speed Ventures and the founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, the world's largest coaching program for high-performing founders of Software as a Service businesses. His new book is Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/buy-time-dan-martell
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Resources Mentioned:
Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire
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Task Manager/Operations: Superhuman | Motion | Notion | Trustworthy | 1Password
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Service Platform: Taskrabbit
Sleep/Activity Tracker: Oura
Chris’s Recommendations: Pape Meat | ButcherBox
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction to Dan Martell
(02:16) Saving Time: The Quest for Freedom
(05:55) Time and Energy Audit: Assessing Your Resources
(09:27) Work Strategies: Understanding Your Productive Patterns
(14:04) Efficiency Hacks: Breaking Down Calendar Tasks
(17:42) Organizational Tools: Google Docs, Calendars, and To-Do Lists
(20:31) Life Vision & RPM: Aligning Goals with Actions
(22:55) Color-Coding Calendar: Visualizing Priorities
(23:25) Mindset Shift: Overcoming Time Objections
(27:29) Business Growth: Trading Time, Money, and More
(30:00) Reducing Expectations: A Path to Liberation
(34:02) Valuing Time: The Key to Transformation
(39:34) Practical Time Reclaiming: Real-Life Examples
(56:02) Assistants for Efficiency: Administrative & Virtual Support
(1:01:52) Family Playbook: Streamlining Home Life
(1:05:34) Trustworthy: Family Operating System
(1:08:55) Frustration List: Addressing Pain Points
(1:11:19) Perfect Week Design: Structuring Productive Time
(1:15:03) Seven Pillars of Life: Balancing Key Areas
(1:18:23) Relationship Insights: Lessons from a Family Coach
(1:24:30) "Buy Back Your Time": Empowering Freedom
(1:25:59) Where to Find Dan Martell Online
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#97: Physician and entrepreneur, Jordan Shlain MD, joins Chris to discuss optimizing your health. They cover the pillars of longevity, how things like sleep, diet, and exercise affect your overall health, finding a new physician, what types of diagnostic tests to consider and more.
Jordan Shlain MD (@drjordanshlain) is a primary care physician and the founder of Private Medical, a concierge medical practice focused on proactive prevention. He's also the Founder of Eat REAL, a non-profit organization aimed at helping school systems improve the quality of their school lunch programs and was previously the founder of HealthLoop, a platform to monitor and communicate with patients during the recovery process.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/optimizing-health-jordan-shlain
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Full Show Notes
(01:09) The Current State of the US Healthcare System
(04:52) Affordable Care Act and Accountable Care Organization
(09:25) Taking a Proactive Approach to Keeping Yourself Informed and Optimized
(10:26) Testing
(11:34) MRI and MRA
(13:13) Who Are You? Baseline Tests and Panels to Run to Learn the State of Your Health
(14:08) Information About Inflammageing
(15:06) Cancer Test: Grail
(15:39) Understanding Your Blood Pressure
(16:13) Tests for Those Who Have a Family History of Heart Disease or High Cholesterol
(17:29) Inside Tracker
(17:58) Other Testing Companies Available to Consumers
(20:47) Looking Through the Lens of Safety and Efficacy
(24:45) Unpacking Longevity
(26:26) Hydration
(28:27) Alcohol
(29:07) Sleep, Cortisol Levels, and the Glymphatic System
(30:47) Diet
(32:40) Exercise
(33:25) Supplements, IV Drips
(33:56) Sugar and Dr. Shlain’s Eat Real Non-Profit Organization
(36:17) Connecting Sugar Intake with Fiber
(38:28) Consuming Sweets in Moderation Across Time
(39:34) Glucose Monitoring
(41:17) Dr. Shlain’s Take on Supplements
(44:21) Combatting Dental Issues with Toothpaste
(45:42) The How Are You Framework
(48:12) What Is Your Trajectory?
(53:31) High Cholesterol
(55:44) Interpreting Data and Finding the Right Doctor
(60:00) The Importance of Building Long-Term Relationships with Healthcare Providers
(1:01:40) Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Potential New Physician
(1:02:24) The Rise of Membership-Based Medicine
(1:03:30) Investing in Your Health
(1:12:17) Where to Find Dr. Shlain
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#96: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about earning points with your spouse, where to put cash savings, investing vs. paying down a mortgage, when to book hotels in the travel portal, saving money on data while traveling and much more. This episode is packed with many of the incredible insights that Chris has earned from his years optimizing his life!
Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions-7/
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(00:47) Listener Wins
(3:19) Listener Hacks
(5:35) Paying Down Mortgage vs. Investing
(8:06) Where to Put Short/Mid-Term Savings
(14:45) Getting More Points with Your Partner
(17:08) Opening Airline Accounts
(20:05) Booking Hotels and Flights in the Portal
(22:49) Points Transfers
(27:53) Short on Miles
(30:39) Review the PNC Points Card
(32:46) Travel Questions
(36:32) Storing Photos
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#95: Chris shares his top 10 learnings and takeaways from the past year of All the Hacks, which covers time management, personal finance, happiness, regret, negotiating, marriage, communication and more. He also recaps some of the top hacks he's learned this year and his top credit cards, based on real spending data.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/top-lessons-hacks-credit-cards-2022
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Full Show Notes
(1:36) Takeaway 1: Time
(4:29) Takeaway 2: Simplifying Finances
(7:23) Takeaway 3: Negotiating
(9:20) Takeaway 4: Regret
(11:05) Takeaway 5: 80/80 Marriage
(12:29) Takeaway 6: Charismatic Communication
(13:24) Takeaway 7: Using Points
(14:49) Takeaway 8: Second Brain
(15:57) Takeaway 9: Net Fulfillment over Net Worth
(18:28) Takeaway 10: Happiness
(23:16) Best Hacks from 2022
(24:35) Travel Hacks
(26:02) Health Hacks
(28:02) Brain Hack
(28:32) Party Hack
(29:23) Top Credit Cards of 2022
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#94: Founder of Love and London, Jessica Dante, joins Chris to discuss all things London. They cover what to eat, see, do, and where to stay. Jessica also shares her favorite hidden gems, offers alternatives to overhyped tourist sites, and provides tips to experience the city like a true local. Then Chris provides a recap of his recent trip to London and walks through how to use use your points/miles for your next trip.
Jessica Dante (@loveandlondon) founded the digital media company Love and London to share her love of London and make travel dreams a reality for others. Her mission is to provide tourists with unique ways to experience the city.
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#93: Today, I wanted to share a 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, with my favorite products, gifts and past purchases that might make good gift ideas this holiday season. Hope you enjoy!
Written version of the 2022 Gift Guide: https://www.allthehacks.com/blog/2022-gift-guide/
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/2022-holiday-gift-guide
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Home & Food
Tech, Gear & Clothes
Health & Fitness
Family & Kids
Learning
Travel
Saving Money
Full Show Notes
(4:59) Home & Food
(9:26) Tech, Gear & Clothes
(12:32) Health & Fitness
(15:06) Family & Kids
(21:47) Learning
(24:17) Travel
(27:41) Saving Money When You Shop
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#92: Chris shares his list of the top year end optimizations to consider for your taxes, money, points and miles. That includes tax-loss harvesting, charitable deductions, retirement contributions and FSA/HSAs. It'll also cover taking advantage of all your annual credit card credits and perks.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/year-end-money-taxes-points-2022
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Full Show Notes
(01:25) Should You Take the Standard Deduction or Should You Itemize?
(03:59) Accelerating or Deferring Income
(04:56) Charitable Donations
(05:37) Donating Appreciated Assets
(07:28) Donor-Advised Fund
(08:39) Tax-Loss Harvesting and Common Index Fund Pairing
(10:57) Selling Crypto at a Loss/Abandonment Loss
(14:40) Opportunity Zone Investing
(15:17) I-Savings Bonds
(16:45) Stock Options/ISOs
(17:37) Retirement Accounts
(19:38) Contributing to a 529 Account
(20:37) Use Up the Money in Your FSA Account
(21:31) Max Out Your HSA Account
(22:11) Energy Efficiency Upgrades
(23:12) EV Tax Credit
(23:27) Hired as a Business vs a W-2 Employee
(24:52) Business Owner Tax Optimizations
(30:19) HSA/FSAs and the Augusta Rule
(32:31) California Municipal Bonds
(32:54) End-of-the-Year Housekeeping: Points and Miles
(34:05) Chasing Flight and Hotel Status
(35:14) Taking Advantage of Benefits/Upgrades/Lounge Access Passes
(35:39) Hotel, Credit Card, and Airline Credits
(38:42) Credit Card: Travel Credits
(39:18) Benefits Included with the American Express Hilton Aspire Card
(40:47) San Francisco Event
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#91: Hedge fund manager and author, Bill Perkins, joins Chris to talk about what it actually means to die with zero. They discuss why you should focus on net fulfillment in each stage of life, what types of experiences to prioritize, banking memory dividends, questions to ask yourself in order to make the best choices about spending your money, solving for maximum fulfillment, and so much more.
Bill Perkins (@billperkins) is a successful hedge fund manager and energy trader whose mission is to guide people to focus on living their richest lives now. His book is Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/die-with-zero-bill-perkins
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction to Bill Perkins
(01:36) Target Audience of Bill’s Book
(02:43) Defining Net Fulfillment
(03:25) Common Misconceptions About Retirement and Spending
(05:23) The Declining Utility of Money
(09:28) Anti-Bucket List vs. Bucket List
(11:59) Memory Dividend
(18:38) Remembering Bucketing Experiences
(20:11) Investing in Experiences Now
(23:38) Ideal Timing for Experience Bucketing
(26:12) Prioritizing Experiences for People in Their 20s and 30s
(28:21) Avoiding the Hamster Wheel
(33:14) Principles of Living an Optimized Life and the Five Whys
(35:09) Career Upgrade Advice from Bill
(38:55) Addressing Concerns About Future Finances
(39:54) Aligning Efforts with Goals
(42:07) Overcoming Fear of Failure
(44:08) Reframing Mindset to Minimize Regrets
(45:48) Embrace Bold Decisions
(46:55) Valuing Time and Fulfillment
(50:02) Navigating Spending: More or Less Money?
(54:46) Estimating Savings Goals and Stopping Points
(60:31) Present Actions for Future Benefits
(1:00:52) The Coke/Pepsi Taste Testing Experiment
(1:07:07) Exploring the FIRE Movement
(1:12:09) Building a Model for Net Fulfillment
(1:16:25) Overcoming Habits and Ego for Greater Opportunities
(1:18:52) Regular Review and Adjustment of Net Worth Goal
(1:22:20) Solving for Maximum Fulfillment
(1:27:01) Extending Quality of Life Through Healthier Habits
(1:30:39) Preventing Diseases Through Diagnostics
(1:35:28) Bill Perkins’ Recommendations for Saint Barthélemy
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#90: Top podcast host, Lenny Rachitsky joins Chris to discuss work-related techniques for success. They talk about finding a job that aligns with your interests, ways to stand out and get noticed, nailing your interview, effectively negotiating your compensation, managing up, and strategies to getting promoted.
Lenny Rachitsky (@lennysan), an engineer turned startup founder and former product manager at Airbnb is the creator of Lenny’s Newsletter and the wildly popular podcast, Lenny’s Podcast. Lenny is well-known as one of the top minds in the world when it comes to building product, driving growth, and helping people accelerate their careers.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/work-lenny-rachitsky
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction to Lenny Rachitsky
(01:37) Applicability of Content Beyond Product Management
(04:18) Lenny’s Job Board
(07:07) “Spotlight” Feature: Reverse Job Search
(07:42) Identifying Interests: Four Key Points
(15:53) Finding Value in Diverse Experiences
(17:43) Strategies to Stand Out and Get Noticed
(24:42) Nailing the Interview: Expert Advice
(27:28) Salary and Compensation Negotiation Insights
(33:28) Optimizing Goals When Working for a Company
(34:43) Making an Impact: Finding Your Way
(35:48) Effective Promotion Strategies
(42:10) The Art of Saying “No”: Balance and Value
(48:24) Maximizing Impact Through Effective Output
(52:11) Knowing When It’s Time to Move On
(55:14) Structuring Free Time: Tips and Techniques
(56:53) Experimentation in Creation
(1:00:19) Chris' Next Steps
(1:00:52) Managing Up: Keeping Your Manager Informed
(1:02:56) Lenny and Chris’ Recommendations for California
(1:05:21) Where to Connect with Lenny Rachitsky Online
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#89: Award travel pro Tiffany Funk joins Chris to talk about booking flights with miles, the advantages of having travel flexibility, the ins and outs of transferring points, ways to put your points and miles to good use, and the best sites/tools for booking award travel.
Tiffany Funk (@tebfunk) is the co-founder and president of point.me, a one-stop tool for maximizing points and miles. She's also the Executive Director for the premium travel site One Mile at a Time. Having visited over 80 countries and written more than 300 travel blog posts, Tiffany is one of the world’s top experts on airline award travel and loves sharing her passion with travelers on frequent flyer programs, earning and redeeming miles, and maximizing points.
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction to Tiffany Funk
(01:31) Award Flights vs. Cash Back Redemption
(03:47) Guideline for Redeeming Points via Loyalty Programs vs. Credit Card Portals
(05:44) Determining Best Point Value
(09:12) Tips for Multiplying Tickets with Points
(15:18) Starting Point for Transferring Points
(20:46) Flexibility and Advantages of Flexible Points
(25:01) Optimal Timing for Booking a Trip
(26:55) Maximizing Flexibility for Points Usage
(27:58) Unique Benefits of Using Miles Over Money
(29:19) Advantages of Flexibility in Destinations and Dates
(33:30) Remarkable Trips with Enhanced Availability Using Points
(39:06) Using Points for Airlines vs. Hotels
(43:32) Tech's Impact on Points Usage and Future Expectations
(45:33) The Success Behind point.me
(51:09) Exploring point.me Functionality
(53:46) Saving on Initial point.me Membership
(55:04) Chris' Airline Search Tips
(56:08) Listener Suggestion: FlightsFrom.com
(58:12) Tiffany's Recommended Reward Travel Tools
(59:47) Understanding Married Segment Itineraries
(1:01:35) Estimating Trip Costs
(1:03:30) Strategies to Reach Mileage Goals
(1:06:26) Overcoming Points Combination Challenges
(1:11:59) Tiffany's Preferred Point Use
(1:13:11) Teaching Reward Booking Skills with point.me
(1:15:27) Tiffany’s Travel Recommendations
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#88: Tad Fallows joins Chris on this bonus episode to discuss teaching children about money and investing, allowances, college savings, and strategies you can use for investing in your children. Tad also shares his favorite real estate tax hack recommendations for Dallas, Texas and his favorite finance podcasts.
Tad Fallows (@LongAngleHNW) is co-founder of Long Angle, a private digital community of highly successful young entrepreneurs and executives. He also cofounded iLab Solutions LLC, a global leader in cloud-based laboratory management software, which Agilent Technologies acquired in 2016.
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction to Tad Fallows
(03:38) Fostering Financial Knowledge and Values in Children
(07:09) Empowering Children with Brokerage Accounts for Stocks
(08:39) Teaching Money Value and Charitable Giving through Allowances
(09:04) Instilling Financial Responsibility and Natural Consequences
(10:17) College Savings: 529s vs. Flexible Options
(13:00) Tax Strategy: Real Estate Professional Status
(14:07) Staying Current on Investments and Finances: Tad's Resources
(15:47) Tad's Recommendations for Dallas
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#87: Tad Fallows, co-Founder of Long Angle, joins Chris to discuss the misconceptions of how high net worth investors spend and manage their money, whether they hire wealth managers and tax accountants, and how they might invest differently than conventional financial advice. They also do a deep dive on alternative assets and share their favorite house-buying hacks.
Tad Fallows (@LongAngleHNW) is co-founder of Long Angle, a private online community of highly successful young entrepreneurs and executives. He also cofounded iLab Solutions LLC, a global leader in cloud-based laboratory management software, which Agilent Technologies acquired in 2016.
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction to Tad Fallows
(01:49) Dispelling High-Net-Worth Money Myths
(03:01) Origins of Long Angle: A Global Investor Community
(05:21) Insights Gained from Conversations with Long Angle Members
(08:46) Current and Future Offerings of the Long Angle Group
(11:03) Selecting Wealth Managers and Tax Accountants
(15:50) Significance of Benchmarking Surveys
(18:37) Homeownership Trends Among Long Angle Members
(20:45) Benefits of Renting as a Viable Option
(22:39) Economic Environment's Role in Investment Decisions
(27:24) Strategic House Buying: Long-Time Listings and Rebates
(35:39) Unique Cash Allocation and Rich Investor Strategies
(41:29) Equities Investment Approaches in Long Angle Communities
(44:34) Characteristics of Alternative Investments
(46:16) Liquidity Dynamics in Alternative Investments
(50:25) Diverse Classes of Alternative Investments
(63:13) Evaluating and Accessing Alternative Investments
(1:08:08) Criteria for Selecting an Investment Platform
(1:16:53) Exploring Further into Long Angle Community
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#86: Host Chris Hutchins delves into the topic of vacation homes in today’s solo episode. He explores the pros and cons of vacation home options, including home rentals and exchanges, fractional ownerships, vacation real estate investment funds, and timeshares. Chris also discusses his family’s experience owning timeshare properties, shares special offers for All the Hacks listeners, and more.
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(00:00) Introduction to Vacation Home Episode
(04:33) Discovering No-Upfront-Cost Vacation Home Rentals
(06:41) Exploring Home Exchange Options
(12:42) Types of Vacation Property Programs: Equity and Non-Equity
(16:08) Unpacking Fractional Ownership
(21:00) Insights into Vacation Investment Real Estate Funds
(23:42) Understanding Destination Clubs
(32:15) Delving into Timeshares
(36:23) Answering Timeshare Exchange Queries
(37:35) Downsides of Purchasing Existing Timeshares
(39:39) Chris’ Perspective on Timeshares
(40:58) Short Getaways: Recommendations for a Day or Few Hours
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#85: Tiago Forte joins Chris to talk about his proven method to build a "Second Brain" to organize your digital life. They discuss the best tools to use to collect and store information, why it's important to become more of a maker than a consumer, why the most common way people categorize information might not be the best and a lot more.
Tiago Forte (@fortelabs) is one of the world's foremost experts on productivity. His cohort-based courses teach people around the world how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their productivity, creativity, and personal effectiveness. Tiago’s book is Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/second-brain-tiago-forte
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(00:00) Introduction to Tiago Forte
(01:49) Inception of the Journey
(02:43) Three-Part Progression in Building the Second Brain
(05:04) Shifting Focus to Creation and Efficient Tech Use
(09:14) Exploring the Four Steps of CODE
(10:47) Capture: Retaining the Most Insightful Content
(17:00) Tools for Effective Capture
(26:09) Search Tools for Comprehensive Retrieval
(28:39) Balancing Business and Personal Life Organizational Modes
(30:23) Optimal Information Organization
(33:33) Unpacking PARA Method: Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives
(37:32) Initiating PARA Method Implementation
(38:23) Streamlining Email Inbox Organization
(45:32) Deciding What to Offload or Keep
(47:34) Action vs. Rote Memorization
(49:04) Primary Use Cases for Your First Brain
(52:36) Tiago’s Acknowledgment Technique
(55:18) AI’s Role in the Second Brain
(57:36) Tiago’s Mexico City Travel Recommendation
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#84: Travel writer and author, Rolf Potts joins Chris to discuss time wealth, why that's such a vital topic in life and what anyone can take from the concept to travel more richly. They also talk about how to adapt to the changes in travel technology and still have amazing adventures, why Rolf once traveled for six weeks without luggage and what you can learn from that experiment, how leaving your phone behind or getting lost might create richer experiences, and why he thinks that as you get older, you can still have richer and fulfilling travels.
Rolf Potts (@rolfpotts) is an esteemed travel writer, teacher, and author. He’s reported from more than 60 countries across six continents for publications like National Geographic Traveler, the New York Times Magazine, Sports Illustrated, National Public Radio, and the Travel Channel. His most recent book is The Vagabond's Way: 366 Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel
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(00:27) The Book That Sparked an Eight-Month Backpacking Trip
(02:14) Dispelling Common Travel Misconceptions
(05:04) Embracing World Travel and Your Dreams
(06:03) Travel Safety: Mindset and Navigating "Clickbait"
(07:40) Hacks for Hotel Expenses and Flexible Itineraries
(11:03) Slowing Down for Travel Pleasures
(12:45) Investing in Time Wealth for Fulfilling Travel
(16:27) Pitfalls of Arbitrary Net Worth Goals
(19:43) Active Integration of Money, Income, and Interests
(20:51) Discovering Your True Desires
(26:26) Core Life Themes from Travel
(29:19) Immersive Strategies in New Places
(34:08) Attitudes and Rituals Cultivated from Travel
(35:44) Immersive Cultural Experiences at Home
(37:37) Unique Family Travel Experiences
(39:18) Tips for Families Traveling with Children
(41:20) Slow Travel: More by Doing Less
(42:24) Authentic Immersion via Home Swaps
(47:24) Crafting Unforgettable Moments
(48:02) Tackling and Checking Off Your Bucket List
(50:26) Unique Encounters Beyond Long Journeys
(54:01) Lessons from Baggage-Free Travel
(57:09) Rolf Potts’ Essential Travel Items
(58:13) Disconnecting from Technology While Traveling
(1:02:57) Budget-Saving Travel Hacks
(1:06:00) Experiencing Cities Through Flâneuring
(1:08:22) Where to Connect with Rolf Potts Online
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#83: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about fighting jet lag, his favorite podcasts, cancel-for-any-reason travel insurance, virtual assistants, food planning, virtual credit card numbers and much more. This episode is packed with many of the incredible insights that Chris has earned from his years optimizing his life!
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/listener-questions-6
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(05:00) Q: Bora Bora or Seychelles for Exotic Vacation?
(09:20) Q: Hotel Strategies for Families of 5 (or more!)
(10:46) Q: Hacks for Booking a Cruise?
(11:49) Q: Overcoming Language Barriers in Travel?
(14:58) Q: Is Travel Insurance a Smart Purchase?
(21:18) Q: Jet Lag Tips and Combatting Strategies
(23:58) Q: Are Guided Group Tours Worthwhile?
(26:19) A Really Good Airplane WiFi Hack!
(27:51) Q: Streamlining Global Entry Appointments
(30:03) Using Virtual Credit Cards for Online Purchases
(31:51) Q: Setting Up Trustworthy Account for Family Use
(35:03) Q: Best Non-Cloud Password Manager?
(39:09) Q: Chris’ Preferred Podcasts
(44:42) How to Efficiently Take Podcast Notes
(47:00) Creating Your Own Peloton and Later Purchase
(48:50) Hacking the Family Kitchen for Food Planning
(53:05) Q: Chris' Experience with Virtual Assistants
(54:20) Updates on Credit Card Cell Phone Insurance
(58:00) Knowing When Optimization Goes Too Far
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#82: Real estate investor and author, Brandon Turner, joins Chris to discuss how he's managed to be successful and still prioritize friends, family, and quality of life. They talk about working with a performance coach, hacking self-discipline, goal-setting, ways to make money matter through business and Brandon's top Maui recommendations.
Brandon Turner (@BeardyBrandon) is a podcaster, author and real estate investor with a portfolio of >7,000 properties. Having hosted the BiggerPockets podcast with over 100 million downloads, Brandon is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts on real estate investing. He is also the best-selling author of several books and the founder and of Open Door Capital.
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Full Show Notes
(01:17) Adjusting Your Mindset for Your Ideal Life
(3:05) Enhancing Relationships: Scheduling a Goal-Setting Retreat with Your Spouse
(4:57) Achieving Success in Relationships, Fitness, and Business Through Specific Goals
(8:19) Hacking Self-Discipline for Peak Productivity
(16:44) Role of a Performance Coach and Its Benefits
(19:00) Locating a Performance Coach
(21:34) Brandon's "Starbucks" Strategy
(23:58) Balancing Ambitious Business Goals and Quality Family Time
(27:15) Strategies for Work-Life Balance by Chris
(30:24) Dropping the "Right" Balls and Setting Boundaries
(36:46) Brandon's Approach to Reading and Text Message Newsletter Information
(38:11) Reading Books as if Teaching
(39:35) Emphasizing Philanthropy: Money's Impact in Brandon's Life
(41:56) Philanthropy: Infusing Purpose into Business
(43:33) Brandon's Recommendations for Maui
(46:56) Connecting with Brandon Turner Online
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#81: Professional decision-maker, Annie Duke, joins Chris to talk about making better decisions. They discuss why learning the difference between luck and the quality of decisions is so important and how that can improve your life and your career, ways to improve your quitting skills, and what forces work against good quitting behavior. They also cover why so many people struggle with the decision to walk away, how to use kill criteria to determine when to quit a project, a job, or some other endeavor, and a lot more.
Annie Duke (@AnnieDuke) is a best-selling author and professional decision strategist. Her 2018 bestseller, Thinking in Bets, has helped countless people make better decisions, and her latest book is Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away.
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Full Show Notes
(1:20) Luck vs. Decision Quality: Learning the Difference
(5:44) Improving Hiring Decisions and Positive Outcomes
(9:11) Understanding and Calculating Base Rate
(13:29) Enhancing Decision Information with Independent Viewpoints
(21:08) Encouraging Honest Opinions and Feedback
(28:00) Shifting Mindset from Sunk Cost Fallacy
(30:12) Advanced Planning, Kill Criteria, Stop-Loss Orders
(32:02) Example of Kill Criteria
(33:24) Finding a Qualified Quitting Coach
(41:49) Viewing Life as Bets and Making Things Explicit
(47:35) Side-Effects of Explicit Decision-Making
(51:41) Handling Emotional Angst in Decisions
(54:41) Menu Decision Strategy
(58:31) The Challenge of Quitting Decisions
(1:04:55) Astro Teller's Mental Model: Monkeys and Pedestals
(1:07:01) Identifying Known Unknowns
(1:07:57) Connect with Annie Duke Online
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#80: Real estate investor and author, Brandon Turner, joins Chris to discuss investing in real estate. They discuss who should invest, how people can get started, real estate tax strategies, house hacking, the four wealth generators of real estate and much more.
Brandon Turner (@BeardyBrandon) is a podcaster, author and real estate investor with a portfolio of >7,000 properties. Having hosted the BiggerPockets podcast with over 100 million downloads, Brandon is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts on real estate investing. He is also the best-selling author of several books and the founder and of Open Door Capital.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/real-estate-brandon-turner
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Full Show Notes
(2:01) Brandon's Points Story
(3:02) 100% Occupying Brandon's Head Space
(3:54) Real Estate Investment for Everyone?
(5:35) Ways to Enter the Real Estate Market
(10:37) Remote Real Estate Investment
(11:50) Four Wealth Generators of Real Estate
(15:30) Tax Strategies for Real Estate
(19:47) Real Estate vs. Stock Market Investment
(23:27) Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
(24:13) Investing with Open Door Capital
(27:31) Immediate Property Value Enhancement
(28:47) Flipping Properties
(31:02) Current Market's Impact on Real Estate
(33:12) Interest Rates and Landlords
(34:13) Adjustable Rate Mortgages Consideration
(36:15) Investing in Syndicates
(38:56) Hiring Property Managers
(40:52) Property Managers and Au Pair Hiring
(42:07) Applying Strategies Across Life
(44:48) Owning vs. Renting
(45:18) Brandon's Take on Vacation Homes and Timeshares
(48:31) Learning Real Estate Nuances
(50:26) Resources for Deeper Real Estate Understanding
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#79: Entrepreneur and author, Andrew Warner, joins Chris to talk about ways to become a better, more exciting conversationalist. They discuss why this is a skill everyone should master and learn what most people get wrong about how they ask questions. Andrew shares ways to improve the kinds of questions you ask and how to build rapport with people you have just met.
Andrew Warner(@AndrewWarner) is an entrepreneur and host of the hit startup podcast, where, 2,000+ episodes, he uncovers the secrets of the world’s best founders. After building two startups of his own, he started Mixergy, a place where successful people teach ambitious upstarts through interviews, courses, masterclasses, and events. His book is Stop Asking Questions: How to Lead High-Impact Interviews and Learn Anything from Anyone.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/interviews-andrew-warner
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(1:38) Becoming a Better Conversationalist: Utilizing "Magical Phrases" Instead of Questioning
(3:25) Andrew's Motivation Behind Writing His Book
(4:02) Mastering Confidence Projection and Steering Conversations in Job Interviews
(5:50) Self-Reflection Guidelines for Preparing Conversations
(7:52) Effective Strategies for Engaging Unfamiliar Individuals in Conversation
(10:02) Conversation Techniques, and the Call to Join the Resistance
(13:30) Techniques for Encouraging Reserved Individuals to Embrace Openness
(18:08) Illustrative Instances of Positive and Tangible Outcomes
(19:36) Application of Conversational Strategies Beyond Professional Settings
(20:43) Transitioning into a More Inquisitive Learner from an Overconfident Expert
(24:11) Shifting Conversations to Discover Shared Areas of Interest
(26:53) Enhancing Conversational Proficiency through the Examination of Transcripts (Including Consent for Recording)
(33:40) Improving Conversational Skills by Practicing with Less Concerned Individuals
(38:22) The Value of Vulnerability in Conversations
(39:37) Gaining Consent for Posing Uncomfortable Inquiries
(43:54) Navigating Post-Relationship Building Follow-Ups
(47:53) Andrew's Insights into Fostering Listener Engagement
(52:33) Embracing the Positive Aspects of Receiving a "No"
(54:03) Ways to Contribute to All The Hacks
(55:23) Andrew's Constructive Feedback for Chris
(57:40) Locating Andrew Warner Online
(58:00) Library App Resources
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#78: In this episode, Chris breaks down the specific actions you can take to protect yourself and your family online. That includes protecting your devices, credit, financial accounts, logins and more. Additionally he covers finding and removing all your personal data from the web. It also includes a brief conversation with Rob Shavell (@robshavell) from DeleteMe about why it's so hard to find and remove your personal info from the internet.
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(1:23) Protecting Your Devices
(5:30) Securing Your Logins and Passwords
(15:58) Locking Down Your Credit and Financial Accounts
(21:01) Removing Your Personal Data Online
(25:18) Interview with Rob Shavell from DeleteMe
(39:54) Protecting Your Home and Home Address
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#77: Cybersecurity expert, Adam Levin, joins Chris to discuss all things cybersecurity, privacy, identity theft, and fraud. They cover how to avoid becoming a victim of online scams, ways to effectively monitor your credit, managing the damages of identity incidents and methods to protect your personal information online.
Adam Levin (@Adam_K_Levin) is a consumer affairs advocate and cofounder of Credit.com and CyberScout. His mission is to educate consumers, businesses, law enforcement officials and lawmakers about consumer privacy, identity management, and protection. Adam’s weekly cybersecurity podcast is What The Hack and his critically acclaimed book is Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/cybersecurity-adam-levin
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(1:28) Protecting Yourself Online: Secure Passwords and Private Phone Numbers
(3:27) Safeguarding Against SIM Swapping: Fundamental Basics
(6:23) Setting Up Security Questions Like a Superhero
(7:29) Securing Your Credit Identity
(9:19) The Three M’s: Minimize, Monitor, Manage
(9:50) Effective Credit Activity Monitoring Approaches
(14:04) Paying for Credit Monitoring and Reporting Services: Is It Worth It?
(14:58) Managing the Fallout from Identity Incidents
(15:34) Assessing the Need for Expert Assistance
(17:26) Resources for Credit Monitoring Services
(20:12) Stolen SSN: Understanding Your Liability
(23:11) The Range of Identity Theft and the Blame Game Evolution
(26:28) Preventing Criminal Identity Theft: Available Avoidance Services
(28:20) Evading Online Scams: Practical Strategies
(31:25) Additional Advice on Online Security, Financial Identity Protection, and Scam Avoidance
(41:19) Minimizing Risk in a "Surveillance Economy"
(49:21) Chris's Strategies for Personal and Financial Identity Protection
(50:52) Hardware Security Keys vs. Google Authenticator and Other Apps
(52:08) Safely Storing Passwords and Removing Personal Information Online
(53:39) Google Voice as Secondary Number and Scam Protection
(55:44) The Necessity of VPNs
(57:32) Limiting or Disabling Location Services for Self-Protection
(59:24) Regular Auditing of Authorizations from External Accounts
(1:02:21) Adam's Reassurance for Security Breach Concerns
(1:08:46) Finding Adam Levin Online
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#76: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions all about credit cards, points and miles. From his favorite credit cards (and two card combos) to racking up points on a small budget, preventing points from expiring, redeeming points, tools and services to manage your points, and what happens to your points when you die.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/listener-questions-5
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(2:45) Best Credit Cards
(6:39) Citi and CapitalOne
(9:18) Amex
(10:23) Accruing Points in One Place
(11:25) Best Signup Bonuses
(16:55) Best Card for Visiting Kid in College
(18:29) Cards for Big Upcoming Expenses
(21:08) Best Family Card
(21:43) Best Business Cards
(23:41) Using Authorized Users to Build Credit
(25:21) Meeting Minimum Spend Requirements
(28:13) Earning Miles on Foreign Carriers
(29:05) How to Earn Many Points
(31:52) Points Expiry
(36:56) Points After Death
(40:14) Utilizing Points for a Large Group
(42:55) Best Transfer Partners
(44:01) Points Tool Stack
(47:54) Booking in Advance for Best Deals
(51:32) Latest Deals
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#75: Financial Samurai and bestselling author, Sam Dogen, joins Chris to discuss ways to maximize wealth-building and live life on your own terms. They cover Sam’s 70/30 rule for decision making, how Sam engineered his own layoff and the principles you can use to do it yourself, how real estate can be a significant source of passive income, and why we should all consider having our own online real estate, small business, or side hustle.
Sam Dogen (@financialsamura) engineered his own layoff after working for 13 years in corporate america and created Financial Samarai, one of the largest independently-owned personal finance sites in the world. His Wall Street Journal bestselling book is Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/financial-samurai-sam-dogen
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(1:43) The Point of Financial Optimizations: Why Money Isn't the End Goal
(3:30) Engineering a Layoff and Choosing an Alternate Career Path
(5:53) Negotiating Severance Pay and Differentiating Between the WARN Act and Severance
(12:36) Sam Shares the Core Principle He’s Held Since Middle School
(14:19) Thinking in Probabilities and Not Absolutes: Sam’s 70/30 Rule
(20:15) Earning Passive Income with Real Estate in Your Portfolio
(26:59) Choosing an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage for Sensible Reasons
(33:04) Strategies for Successful Vacation Property Purchases and Lessons in Income Forecasting
(36:34) Establishing Your Presence Online in Real Estate
(38:27) Venture Capital Demystified: Understanding VC and How It Works
(45:12) Personal, Financial, and Tax Benefits of Running a Business
(48:24) Selecting a Retirement Plan and Health Insurance as a Business Owner
(52:21) Navigating Finances When Including a Partner in Your Business
(54:33) Reasons for Residing in High-Income Tax Areas
(57:58) Sam's Travel Recommendations
(59:35) Exploring Malaysia: What to See and Do
(1:01:13) Chris's ATM Misadventure During His Backpacking Trip in Malaysia
(1:02:48) Contributing to Your Child’s 529 College Savings Plan
(1:05:05) Choosing Between Public and Private Education Routes
(1:07:43) Where to Find Sam Dogen Online
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#74: Hospice doctor and author Jordan Grumet, joins Chris to discuss making the most of your finances, relationships, and time. They talk about some of the biggest regrets people have at the end of their life, the money mind meld, how to broach difficult conversations with family members in a non-confrontational way, and why time perception work might be more useful than productivity hacks.
Jordan Grumet, MD (@jordangrumet) is an associate medical director at Journeycare Hospice. He is also the host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast. His new book is Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life.
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(1:48) Jordan's Insights from Conducting Life Reviews with Hospice Patients
(5:19) Living Regret-Free: Embracing Intentional Living with Purpose and Meaning
(10:31) Money as a Tool: Exploring Purpose, Identity, and Connections
(16:11) The Tale of Three Brothers: Diverse Paths to Financial Independence
(19:50) Putting Purpose and Identity into Action
(27:56) Addressing the Money Mind Meld
(31:34) Rethinking the "RE" in the FIRE Movement
(35:09) Tools Beyond Money for a More Purposeful Life
(38:25) Building Financial Stability with Multiple Revenue Streams
(43:41) Incorporating Saving and Frugality Mindset into Daily Life
(49:25) Leaving a Positive Legacy: Financial and Medical Legacy Documents
(58:09) Overlooked Aspects of Legacy Planning
(59:32) Exploring the "One More Year" and "What If" Syndromes
(1:02:23) Time Perception and a Balanced Life
(1:06:30) Time Optimization: Routines and Strategies
(1:09:47) Allowing Others to Set the Pace
(1:11:18) Leading by Example: Importance of Modeling Behavior
(1:13:33) Teaching Money Management with the Yearly Allowance Technique
(1:16:02) Jordan's Recommended Family-Bonding Travel Experience
(1:18:21) Where to Connect with Jordan Grumet Online
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#73: In this bonus episode, Chris shares all the apps, products, services and chrome extension he uses to make his life more productive and efficient. That includes optimizing email, scheduling meetings, storing information and accessing everything quickly from your computer. He'll also share the products he uses at home to make life more efficient, including his desk A/V setup.
Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/productivity-apps
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(00:58) Optimizing Your Email and Inbox
(6:08) Streamlining Event Scheduling with Calendly
(6:50) Efficient Online Information Storage
(8:43) Organizing Everything Using Notion
(10:43) My Preferred Productivity App: Alfred
(12:04) Window Management Made Easy with Rectangle
(12:33) Top Chrome Extensions for Productive Browsing
(15:46) Running Mobile Apps on Your Computer
(17:09) Recipe Organization and Meal Planning with Paprika
(17:59) Passwords and 2FA Keys Management with 1Password
(19:58) Enhancing Audio Quality with a Microphone
(21:30) Favorite Headphones for Enhanced Experience
(22:26) Elevating Your Video Setup
(24:44) Ultimate Home WiFi Setup with Unifi
(26:01) Home Tech: Locks, Alarm System, and Speakers
(26:59) Fitness and Sleep Tracking Using the Oura Ring
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#72: Entrepreneur, YouTuber, and former doctor, Ali Abdaal, joins Chris to discuss strategies, tools, and hacks to live a happier, healthier, and more productive life. They talk about how to dial in productivity, ways to combat procrastination, strategies to read more efficiently, and their favorite apps to organize, process, and store information.
Ali Abdaal (@AliAbdaal) is an entrepreneur, writer, YouTuber, podcaster, and former doctor. His passion is to share evidence-based strategies and tools that enhance productivity, make an impact, and promote a more fulfilling life.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/productivity-ali-abdaal
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(1:44) Philosophy Behind Ali Abdaal's Professional Pivot and Self-Betting
(5:13) Cal Newport's Lifestyle-Centric Career Planning and Taking Leaps of Faith
(8:01) Transforming Learning into Profitable Ventures
(11:46) Staying Motivated in Growing a YouTube Channel: Ali Abdaal's Experience
(13:28) Balancing Business Success and Personal Excitement
(15:34) Dialing in Productivity: Starting Points and Strategies
(20:15) Distinguishing Procrastination from Prioritization
(22:37) Ali Abdaal's Three-Part Approach to Combat Procrastination: The Fog of Obscurity
(28:50) Addressing Procrastination Triggers and the Bridge of Anxiety
(29:16) Enhancing Mindfulness with the RAIN Method
(32:34) Evaluating Outcomes Based on Expected Value
(34:31) Overcoming the Hump of Inertia: Initiating Action
(41:04) Apps and Interfaces for Efficient Information Processing and Storage
(47:02) Ali Abdaal's Life-Changing Productivity Hack
(52:06) Reading More Effectively for Improved Retention
(56:46) Ali Abdaal's Preferred Cambridge Recommendations
(57:38) Where to Access Ali's Projects and Ventures
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#71: In this bonus episode, expert traveler, writer, and journalist, Sebastian Modak, and Chris break down their list of favorite places to visit on each continent. They talk about bridge jumping in Bosnia, scuba diving in Coiba National Park, the thrill of crossing the streets of Hanoi during rush hour, and a lot more.
Sebastian Modak (@sebmodak) is a writer, multimedia journalist, and the editor-at-large at Lonely Planet. He spent 2019 circling the globe as the New York Times 52 Places Traveler, reporting from every destination on the Times’ 52 Places to Go list.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-bonus-episode-sebastain-modak
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(0:42) Chris and Sebastian's Top Picks: North/Central America Journeys
(0:49) South American Getaways: Sebastian's Suggestions
(7:37) European Escapes: Chris and Sebastian's Favorites
(12:47) African Adventures: Top Travel Picks
(15:18) Asian Delights: Destinations Not to Miss
(19:27) Sebastian's Japan Gems: Must-Visit Spots
(21:49) Oceania/Antarctica: Tips and Travel Treasures
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#70: Expert traveler, writer, and journalist, Sebastian Modak, joins Chris to talk about what he's learned from traveling to 80+ countries and living on four continents. They discuss what it means to travel like a journalist, how he uses those skills to plan a memorable trip, some of the unusual experiences he's had on his journeys, why travel is important for everyone, and he shares some of his favorite places to inspire your next adventure.
Sebastian Modak (@sebmodak) is a writer, multimedia journalist, and the editor-at-large at Lonely Planet. He spent 2019 circling the globe as the New York Times 52 Places Traveler, reporting from every destination on the Times’ 52 Places to Go list.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-sebastian-modak
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(1:21) Travel Paradigm Shift: Rethinking the Way We Explore
(2:52) Inspiring Travel Tales: Reasons Behind Wanderlust
(5:16) Tailored Travel Quest: Choosing Your Ideal Destination
(7:09) Unveiling Travel Resources: Fueling the Adventure
(11:07) Reddit's Impact: A Cycling Odyssey Unveiled
(14:55) Connective Travel Blueprint: Research and Accommodation
(18:14) Immersive Travel: Cultivating Deeper Connections
(26:04) Packing Precision: Sebastian's Essential Rules
(29:11) Luggage Tracking Tech: GPS for Peace of Mind
(30:55) Luggage Logistics: Checked Bags vs. Carry-On
(33:17) Serendipity Crafting: Three Techniques for Memorable Moments
(41:19) Family Travel Enrichment: Crafting Kid-Friendly Experiences
(46:01) High-Value Experiences: When Time and Enrichment Matter Most
(50:52) Globe-Trotting Odyssey: Sebastian's 52-Destination Year
(54:41) Parting Travel Wisdom: Final Insights and Advice
(55:48) Adventurer's Trail: Staying Connected with Sebastian's Journeys
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#69: In this bonus episode of All the Hacks, entrepreneur and author, Nick Gray and Chris discuss all things travel. They cover how to get the best value when purchasing airfare, tried and true strategies for combatting jet lag, favorite travel destinations, and more.
Nick Gray (@nickgraynews) is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Museum Hack. His new book is “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings.”
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-bonus-episode-nick-gray
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(1:28) Mastering Airfare: Nick and Chris Explore Booking Strategies
(5:39) Airline Policy Shifts: Navigating Post-Covid Refund Changes
(7:15) Points Maximization: Unveiling Flight Booking Insights
(9:22) Jet Lag Defeat: International Travel Time Zone Tactics
(11:48) Au Pair Adventures: Chris's Global Connections Influence Family Choices
(17:44) Wanderlust Escapes: Dream Weekend Getaway Destinations
(23:56) Essential Travel Tech: Nick and Chris' Must-Have Gadgets
(25:41) Travel Hues: Nick's Guide to Must-Visit and Avoid Locations
(26:38) Seafaring Sojourns: Exploring the Cruise Vacation Option
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#68: Entrepreneur and author, Nick Gray joins Chris to discuss his mission to get people to host more parties, make connections, build friendships, and live a richer life. They delve into why Nick thinks name tags and icebreakers are non-negotiable for parties and get a complete run-through of everything you need to do to make your next cocktail party easy and effortless. Nick also shares all the museum tricks and tips he picked up while running Museum Hack, the multi-million dollar renegade museum tour company he founded and recently sold.
Nick Gray (@nickgraynews) is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Museum Hack. His new book is “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings.”
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/cocktail-parties-nick-gray
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(2:02) Insights to Building Relationships through Small Gatherings
(3:02) Perfect Evening Crafting: Hosting Tips, Timing, and Guests
(5:42) Effortless Elegance: Simplified Dinner Parties and Guest Numbers
(8:01) Invitations and Kid-Friendly Affairs: Nick’s Step-by-Step Guide
(18:55) Elevating Events: Pages, Touches, and Uniqueness
(20:47) The NICK Party Formula: Crafting a Delightful Culinary Journey
(21:55) A Graceful Farewell: Navigating the Party’s End
(23:11) Atmosphere and Libations: Music and Cocktail Choices
(25:11) Brews and Beyond: Nick’s Approach to Beverage Selection
(29:08) Breaking the Ice: Mastering Effective Icebreakers
(37:08) Time Management: Timely and Considerate Reminder Messages
(36:56) Seeking Insights After Your Event: Valuable Takeaways
(39:34) Elevated Event Planning: Creative Book or Clothing Swaps
(40:55) Icebreaking Excellence: Strategies for Engaging Conversation
(42:33) Host with Authority: Leading with Generosity and Grace
(43:34) Transformative Takeaways from Successful Gatherings
(44:35) Museum Hacks
(46:42) Experiencing Galleries with a Twist
(50:55) Nick’s Museum Picks
(51:42) Budget-Friendly Museum Visits
(1:00:42) Enriching Tours: Discovering New Destinations
(1:01:54) Seller Financing in Business Sales
(1:04:01) Friend-Focused News: Crafting and Sharing Quarterly Newsletters
(1:06:04) Nick’s NYC Recommendations
(1:07:44) SWhere to Find Nick Gray Online
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#67: Award-winning Hollywood producer Brant Pinvidic, joins Chris to discuss The 3-Minute Rule – his effective method of saying less to get more. They cover how to deliver a pitch or presentation that grabs your audience’s attention, how to structure that pitch using the WHAC method, owning the negative instead of trying to overcoming objections, and how the phrase “keep it simple” is the ultimate guide for all conversations.
Brant Pinvidic is an award-winning film director, veteran television producer, C-level sales and presentation coach. He has been named to the Hollywood Reporter's 30 Most Powerful Reality TV Sellers and is widely recognized as one of the great creative sales leaders in Hollywood. His most recent book is “The 3-Minute Rule: Say Less to Get More from Any Pitch or Presentation”.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/3-minute-rule-brant-pinvidic
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Full Show Notes
(1:31) Brant’s 3-Minute Rule: Say Less, Get More
(05:53) Crafting Your Pitch with the WHAC Method
(11:34) Applying the Method to Writing "The 3-Minute Rule"
(15:34) Navigating a Hypersensitive Audience: Feedback and Outreach
(21:20) Providing an Easy-Out and Wrapping Your Pitch
(27:02) Owning Negativity vs. Overcoming Objections
(31:33) Hollywood Storytelling for Effective Pitches
(39:43) Mastering Communication in Decision-by-Committee Settings
(45:12) Practicing and Rehearsing for Pitch Excellence
(47:30) Guidelines for Effective Presentation Slides
(50:16) Life's Guide: Keep It Simple
(53:55) RV Adventures, Travel, and Everyday Connections
(59:40) Brant’s Top Summertime Travel Pick
(01:01:04) Connect with Brant Pinvidic Online
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#66: Rental car expert, Jonathan Weinberg, joins me to discuss saving money and getting the best rate when renting a car. We also delve into the state of rental cars today, strategies to avoid paying exorbitant fees, the advantage of status loyalty programs, car rental insurance, money-saving hotel, airfare, and travel hacks, and much more.
Jonathan Weinberg is the co-founder and CEO of AutoSlash, a website dedicated to saving people money on car rentals.
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Full Show Notes
(2:05) History of the Rental Car Industry and the State of Rental Cars Today
(5:21) Advice on When and Where to Book Your Rental Vehicle and Navigating Variables
(11:15) Operation of the AutoSlash Search Engine
(12:45) Prepay vs. Postpay: Finding the Best Rates
(14:01) Maximizing Savings with Discount Programs
(17:03) Caution with Employer or Corporate Discount Codes
(20:05) Timing Your Booking for the Best Deals
(23:07) Flexibility in Pick-Up Times, Grace Periods, and Weekend Rates
(28:01) Comparison: 4/5 Star Brands vs. 2 Star Brands
(33:18) Rental Company Benefits and Status Loyalty Programs
(35:55) Choosing the Right Rental Vehicle
(37:40) Considering Non-Traditional Rental Companies
(40:43) Using Opaque Rentals and Broker Websites: Tips and Cautions
(44:11) Handling Oversold Inventory and Unavailable Rentals
(48:49) Negotiating Discounts and Free Upgrades
(49:52) Pre-Paid Fuel: Pros and Cons
(50:59) Insurance Options: Credit Card, Personal, Rental Company
(53:17) Additional Liability Coverage and Points Booking
(56:07) Utilizing Amex Rental Car Coverage
(1:00:04) Avoiding Add-On Fees and Extra Charges
(1:05:15) Strategies for Scoring Free Upgrades
(1:06:05) Documenting Imperfections on Your Rental Car
(1:08:17) Tips for Renting a Car Internationally
(1:11:35) Using AutoSlash: Two Approaches
(1:14:17) Money-Saving Hacks for Hotels, Airfare, and Travel
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#65: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about the current market, where to put cash, investing strategies, backdoor Roth IRAs, net worth tracking, financial planning and saving money on gas. Chris also shares some listener hacks to save money and the top deals he’s seen lately.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/listener-questions-4
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Investing
Financial Planning
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Full Show Notes
(02:32) Current Markets: Money Needed in 3-5 Years
(03:27) US Government Series I Savings Bonds
(04:19) Crypto High-Yield Savings Accounts
(05:55) High Yield Savings Account
(06:47) Windfall Investing and Dollar-Cost Averaging
(10:15) Tax Loss Harvesting
(12:18) Direct Indexing
(17:45) Backdoor Roth IRA for High Earners
(19:31) Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k) Contributions
(22:08) Podcasts for Advanced Investors
(25:27) Comprehensive Financial Planning
(30:11) Streamlined Account Tracking
(33:19) Saving on Gas: Discounts, Cards, EVs
(36:53) Listener Money-Saving Hacks
(40:08) Premium Subscriptions and Perks
(41:03) Listener Success Story: Hotel Hack Wins
(41:38) Nominate All the Hacks for Awards
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#64: Podcasting legend Jacob Goldstein joins Chris to discuss what's going on with inflation and what you can do about it. They also delve into everything money – how it originated, what its future might look like, how crypto fits in and some of Jacob’s favorite money hacks.
Jacob Goldstein is a journalist, writer, and podcast host. He’s written for the Wall Street Journal, co-hosted NPR’s “Planet Money” for a decade, authored “Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing” and recently launched a new podcast, “What’s Your Problem?”
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/money-jacob-goldstein
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Connect with Jacob Goldstein: Twitter | Podcast: What’s Your Problem? | Podcast: Planet Money
Jacob’s Book: Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing
What’s Your Problem? Podcasts: Squeezing the Entire Internet Into a Shoebox
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Full Show Notes:
(01:44) Current State of Inflation
(04:55) Impact of Inflation
(09:39) Inflation as a Positive Force
(12:01) Financing Your Vehicle and Tesla Purchase
(15:39) Preparing for Inflation and I Bonds
(20:58) Understanding the Nature of Money
(23:04) The Genesis of Money
(29:09) NFTs, Crypto, and Money Evolution
(36:14) Early Bitcoin Experiences
(37:57) Future of Money and GDP Impact
(41:52) Money Lessons for Children
(44:46) Status and Keeping Up
(49:01) Travel Hacks and Tesla Delivery Trick
(55:00) Subscription Management and Flight Deals
(59:56) Introducing "What's the Problem?" Podcast
(01:02:18) San Diego Recommendations
(01:03:47) Connect with Jacob Online
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#63: New York Times bestselling author and professor, Cal Newport, joins Chris to discuss building and living what he calls a “deep life.” We also delve into strategies that increase efficiency and quality of output, why constant email and messages are making you less productive (and what to do about it) and how to implement “high-quality leisure” into your life.
Cal Newport is a professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and the award-winning author of seven books that have been published in over 40 languages, including “Deep Work”, “Digital Minimalism”, and most recently, “A World Without Email.”
Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/deep-life-cal-newport
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Connect with Cal Newport: Newsletter | Podcast: Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal’s Books:
All the Hacks Podcast: The Power of Regret, Motivation and Good Timing with Daniel Pink
Study Hacks Blog: Work Less to Work Better: My Experiments with Shutdown Routines
Resources Mentioned:
Personalizing Your Productivity:
Cal’s Takoma Park Recommendations: Republic | Takoma Bev Co
Full Show Notes:
(1:22) The Meaning of "Deep Life"
(03:05) Radical Categories for a Deep Life
(05:44) The Five Cs and Fostering Deeper Relationships
(9:26) Data Supporting Lifestyle Changes
(12:03) Lifestyle-Centric Planning and Dreams
(15:50) Pursuing Passion in Life
(18:53) Steve Martin's Impact on Cal
(22:05) Hacks and Mindset Shifts
(26:02) "Deep Work" and Cognitive Context
(30:06) Time-Blocking and Avoiding Distractions
(35:26) Slow Productivity and Quality Output
(38:53) Office Hours for Focused Interactions
(44:01) Overcoming Boredom Scrolling
(46:20) Categories of Meaningful Leisure
(51:13) Cal's Digital Minimalism Philosophy
(55:03) Intellectual Activities for Boredom
(57:29) Workday Boundaries and Shutdown Routine
(1:02:35) Balancing Family and Work
(1:05:35) Takoma Park Recommendations
(1:07:18) Cal's Current Focus
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#62: Estate Planning experts Patrick Hicks from Trust & Will and Mani Mahadevan from Valur join me to discuss all the fundamentals of estate planning and what you need to do to protect yourself and your family. We also dig deeper into advanced tactics commonly used by high net worth families to mitigate taxes, grow their savings and preserve their wealth for the future.
Patrick Hicks, J.D. LL.M. is Head of Legal with Trust & Will, serving as their General Counsel overseeing all attorney-related operations, including regulatory efforts and legal affairs.
Mani Mahadevan is the Founder and CEO of Valur a company created to help entrepreneurs and investors keep more of their hard-earned gains.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/estate-planning-patrick-hicks-mani-mahadevan
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All the Hacks Newsletter: Protecting Your Family with Estate Planning (what you need to know and do)
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Valur Blog Posts
Full Show Notes
(1:34) Will Essentials and Relevance
(04:37) Unplanned Demise: Consequences of No Will
(09:00) Debts and Liabilities: Posthumous Impact
(10:53) Will vs. Estate Plan: Core Distinction
(12:07) Health Documents and Their Crucial Role
(16:42) Revocable Living Trust: Benefits and Comparison
(19:59) Navigating Probate: Process and Expenses
(25:16) Templates vs. Attorneys: Choosing Assistance
(29:10) Trust Advantages: Beyond the Basics
(30:48) Trustee Responsibilities: Admin and Finance
(37:04) Conversations with Estate Managers
(38:58) Plan Updates: Staying Current
(40:09) Secure Document Storage: A Must
(41:30) Safeguarding Your Legacy: Patrick's Insights
(44:29) Trust & Will Exclusive Deal for All the Hacks
(46:20) Tax and Estate Planning Overview
(49:43) Charitable Remainder Trusts: Purpose and Tax Benefits
(54:48) Investment Restrictions in Charitable Trusts
(58:02) Estate Tax Minimization: Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
(1:04:26) Tax Strategy: Navigating High-Income Years
(1:11:30) ILITs: Tax Opportunities and Beyond
(1:13:41) Chris' Life Insurance Wisdom
(1:16:17) Estate Planning Tactics: Three Key Approaches
(1:19:25) Stretch IRAs, Secure Act, and Tech Innovations
(1:25:01) Valur's Accessible Estate Planning Endeavors
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#61: Entrepreneur and author, Jen Glantz joins Chris to talk about how placing an ad on Craigslist as a social experiment changed her life. They also discuss how to turn your passion and natural talents into your primary source of income, three ways to maximize success in your business, and lessons learned about grit, resilience, and confidence. Finally, drawing on her experience as a professional bridesmaid, Jen shares tips and advice about everything from planning a memorable wedding to writing the perfect speech.
Jen Glantz ( @jenglantz) is the founder of Bridesmaid For Hire, as well as a speaker, professional coach, podcast host and author. Her most recent book about trying to get married in a pandemic is Finally the Bride.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/side-hustle-jen-glantz
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Full Show Notes
(3:44) Jen's Genesis: Inaugural Blog and Opening Pathways
(4:42) Credibility Blueprint: Consistent Audience Engagement
(7:25) Craigslist Catalyst: Weekend of Life-Altering Change
(9:38) Bridesmaid for Hire: Roles and Hiring Profiles
(12:00) Bridesmaid Adventures: Lessons and Applicable Insights
(16:32) Wedding Prep Experts: Three Vital Consultants
(19:14) Side-Hustle Quest: Finding Your Niche
(21:10) Escaping Stagnation: Unblocking Creative Flow
(22:49) Pricing Formula: Navigating Service Valuation
(26:45) Success Amplifiers: Triad of Business Maximization
(30:49) From 9-to-5 to Passion Full-Time: Jen's Journey
(36:09) Jen on The James Altucher Show: Notable Appearance
(38:49) Kickstarter Launch Strategy: Bringing Your Product to Market
(41:19) Mentorship Insights: Varied Perspectives and Resilience
(46:41) QVC Audition Tale: Lessons from a Bold Venture
(48:33) Overthinkers' Guide to Effective Decision-Making
(50:26) Memorable Weddings: Five Focal Points
(53:06) Culinary and Beverage Excellence: Wedding Menu Magic
(57:24) Unforgettable Guest Etiquette: A Guide
(58:52) Perfect Speech: Crafting Memorable Wedding Toasts
(1:00:12) Bridesmaids and Groomsmen Wisdom: Jen's Tips
(1:00:45) Williamsburg Delights: Culinary and Exploration Picks
(1:01:17) Stay Connected: Jen Glantz's Online Presence
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#60: In this episode, your host Chris Hutchins shares his personal and professional story. He also explains how his life experiences, previous jobs and startups, and passion as an optimizer and entrepreneur inspired the creation of All the Hacks.
Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/founder-story-chris-hutchins
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(04:22) Nurturing Entrepreneurial Spirit: Chris' Youthful Journey
(06:20) Boarding School: Fostering the "Let's Just Try It" Mindset
(11:08) College Dean Connection: A Bridge to Professional Opportunities
(13:14) Management Consulting Debut and Life-Altering Flash
(16:17) Financial Crisis, San Francisco Move, and SXSW BarCamp Beginnings
(19:30) Networking Dynamics and Diving into Freelance Waters
(20:33) 8-Month Global Exploration: Chris and Amy's Economical Adventure
(23:39) Startup World: Learning, Growth, and Google Venture
(29:00) Financial Stability through Google Venture and Startup Leadership
(33:55) Company Evolution: Crafting Self-Driving Financial Products
(36:52) Spreading the Knowledge: Inception of All The Hacks Podcast
(39:48) Chris & Amy's Wedding and Honeymoon Hacks
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#59: Data scientist and author Nick Maggiulli joins Chris to talk about the most important principles for saving money and building wealth. They also cover investing in a market decline, evaluating risk, reasons to not max out your 401(k), why he likes income-producing assets, and becoming comfortable spending your money. Nick also shares his biggest college admission hack and "maybe the greatest decision” of his life.
Nick Maggiulli (@dollarsanddata) is the Chief Operating Officer at Ritholtz Wealth Management and the creator of “Of Dollars and Data”. His book, Just Keep Buying: Proven ways to save money and build your wealth, explores optimizing personal finance and investing with the aim of increasing your wealth.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/just-keep-buying-nick-maggiulli
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Nick’s Book: Just Keep Buying: Proven ways to save money and build your wealth
Nick’s New York City Recommendations: Quality Branded, Sushi Seki, Ko, Ollie’s, Thyme
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Full Show Notes
(2:48) How People Should Be Operating During a Decline in the Markets
(5:06) Making Minor Tweaks to Your Portfolio
(5:53) Holding Cash or Investing in the Stock Market, Fast-Risk vs. Slow-Risk Decisions, and Trying to Time the Market
(9:47) Taking Advantage of a Bear Market
(15:09) Investing in Income-Producing Assets
(19:21) Advice About Investing in Individual Stocks
(21:21) Three Reasons to Sell Your Stocks
(28:58) Investing in Non-Income-Producing Assets
(29:57) Should You Max Out Your 401K?
(34:37) Asset Location and Diversifying Your Portfolio
(36:34) Hiring a Professional When Doing Any Type of Tax-Loss Harvesting
(38:43) Focusing More on Income and Saving Rather Than Investing as a Young Adult
(44:39) Transitioning Your Mindset From Saving to Investing
(47:29) Reasons Why Merely Cutting Spending Isn’t the Path to Building Wealth in the Long Run
(49:29) The Importance of Having an Absolute Measure of Wealth, Especially If You Don’t Feel 'Rich'
(52:04) Nick Maggiulli's Top Principles for Saving Money and Building Wealth
(54:45) Nick Shares His Greatest College Admission Hack and Tactics (Outside of Investing) to Increase Your Efficiency
(58:17) Nick’s Favorite New York City Recommendations
(59:46) Where to Find Nick Maggiulli Online
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#58: Emmy-award-winning journalist and author Adrienne Bankert joins Chris to talk about how to make kindness your hidden superpower. They also discuss, giving and receiving constructive criticism, cultivating kindness within yourself, establishing a relationships mentors, and Adrienne evaluates Chris’ performance as an interviewer!
Adrienne Bankert (@abontv) is the host of Morning in America and a former national correspondent for ABC News. Her book, Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness that Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You with Anyone is about resilience, facing competition, and dealing with negativity.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/kindness-adrienne-bankert
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Adrienne’s Book: Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness That Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You with Anyone
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Full Show Notes
(2:15) Practicing Kindness to Encourage, Inspire, and Put Everyone in a Better Mood
(7:20) Using Subtle Reminders to Help Center and Calm Yourself
(12:05) Discerning When to Provide Private Versus Public Critique, and Offering Constructive Feedback Rather Than Confrontation
(15:47) How to Ask for Feedback When Looking to Improve Your Skills and Gain Wisdom
(18:51) Reading a Room to Discern What Your Audience Needs
(23:17) Hacks to Prepare Yourself and Your Environment for Effective and Meaningful Presentations
(31:26) Strategies for Presenting Yourself in a More Personable Way With Colleagues During Online Meetings
(37:29) How to Build Trust Through Kindness
(40:21) Overcoming Selfish Moments and Opening Yourself Up to Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunities
(43:42) Ways to Politely and Kindly Remove Yourself From a Conversation
(51:04) Honing Your Kindness Skills by Scheduling It Into Your Day
(55:57) Establishing a Positive, Successful, and Reciprocal Relationship With a Mentor
(1:00:58) Adrienne Provides Advice About Listening Attentively and Leading an Interview With Strength and Expertise to Pique Interests Maximally
(1:05:15) Adrienne Bankert’s Favorite Chicago Recommendations
(1:07:36) Using His Experience as an Investor and Entrepreneur, Chris Shares One Thing That Is Frequently Overlooked That Everyone Should Know
(1:10:12) Where to Find Adrienne Bankert Online
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#57: Former Navy SEAL Commanding Officer Mike Hayes joins Chris to discuss leadership principles, strategies for successful communication, building confidence, and the most important lessons that he learned while serving in the Navy SEALs.
Mike Hayes (@thisis.mikehayes) is a 20-year veteran of the Navy SEALs, where he last served as Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO, overseeing a 2,000 person Special Operations Task Force in southeastern Afghanistan. He is also the former Director of Defense Policy and Strategy at the National Security Council, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at VMWare, and author of Never Enough.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/purpose-meaning-mike-hayes
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Resources Mentioned
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Mike’s Book: Never Enough
Mike’s Sunapee, New Hampshire Recommendation: The Anchorage
The US National Medal of Honor Museum: https://mohmuseum.org
Podcasts:
Full Show Notes
(1:50) Three Principles for Every Endeavor
(4:32) "Never Enough": Universal Relevance of Mike’s Book
(6:01) Lessons from Near-Death Experience in Peru
(8:54) Debriefing's Success-Driving Potential
(11:59) Effective Message Delivery in Growth-Oriented Environments
(15:43) High-Pressure White House Situations
(17:14) Learning from Failure and Embracing Humility
(19:49) Embracing Discomfort for Confidence
(26:38) Rules vs. Innovation: Cost-Benefit Insight
(29:22) Efficient Achievement Methods and Meeting Focus
(32:53) Politely Refocusing Meetings: Chris and Mike's Strategies
(38:24) Strength in Asking Tough Questions
(43:48) Building Positive Networks Through Relationships
(46:12) Tech and Tactics for Enhanced Focus
(49:19) Iraq's High-Stakes Lessons: Calm Focus
(51:52) Dynamic Importance of "Never Enough" Principles
(55:57) Mike's Mission, Book Purpose, and Passion
(58:05) Sleep's Role in Optimal Performance
(59:41) Sunapee, NH: Mike's Dining Pick
(1:00:44) Online Presence and Support for Mike's Missions
Quotes:
“We're only excellent if we know we're never excellent enough.” -Mike Hayes
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#56: Today, our Host, Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) celebrates the one year anniversary of All The Hacks! This was a live Q&A recorded on May 9th, 2022 with All The Hacks listeners tuning in. Chris answers questions on earning points buying a house and car, how flexibility helps you save big on award flights, whether elite status is worth it and much more.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/anniversary-live-show
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Full show notes
Maximizing Points for House or Car Purchase
Last-Minute or Advance Booking with Points for Trips
Choosing Luxury Stays in London
Trip Planning in Japan with Credit Card Bonuses
Balancing Points Maximization vs. Time Savings
Importance of Elite Status
IHG vs. Hyatt for Hotel Transfers
Organizing Podcast Notes Efficiently
Earning Bonuses with Lower Income
Alternatives to BlockFi for High Yield
Credit Tips for Students
Availability of Cash Back Debit Card
Prioritizing Financial Goals with Limited Resources
Best Cards for Amazon Purchases
Benefits of Discover Cards
Optimizing Spend During Home Remodel
The Quick Hacks
Special Note
Wish Amy and Chris the best of luck; baby two coming very soon!
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#55: Points expert, Julia Menez, joins Chris to go deep on all things points and miles, including points stacking, optimizing rewards, tools to help organize your points and miles, using buying clubs to earn lots of points, and Chris shares how a somewhat sketchy website saved him an extra 15% off a new couch!
Julia Menez (@geobreezetravel) is a points strategy coach, speaker and host of the Geobreeze Travel podcast, where she interviews travelers from all walks of life about their points and miles strategies.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/maximize-points-julia-menez
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Selected Links From The Episode
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Julia’s Podcast: Geobreeze Travel
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Full Show Notes
How people on a smaller budget can earn enough points for travel (03:05)
Outsource buying, how participating in buying groups can work to your advantage (05:14)
When sourcing items, do buyers usually pay more the item costs? (07:04)
Buyer’s groups: are they reliable? (08:36)
Using multiple cards to earn more points (11:10)
Bringing electronic and medical devices to Latin America (11:55)
Chris & Julia walk through an extreme example of how valuable ‘stacking’ can be along with ways to automate the process (13:40)
The unbelievable benefits of stacking through dining portals (14:54)
Using Cashback Monitor (18:45)
Julia’s favorite app for stacking deals in Las Vegas (23:53)
Chris highlights the “crazy amounts” of point stacking deals (26:39)
Specific places to search online for timely deals to help organize your point balances (28:52)
Why it’s important to understand the 5/24 rule and its exceptions (31:54)
Julia Menez’s go-to cards and her advice for travelers who are just beginning to accumulate points (35:16)
Amazing points redemptions (40:02)
Buying points, is it worth it? (50:55)
When paying taxes on a credit card might make sense (52:54)
Hacks for military and their spouses (57:49)
Julia's hotel upgrade template (59:56)
Where to find Julia Menez online (1:01:50)
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#54: Minimalist expert and award-winning author, Joshua Becker, joins Chris to talk about the many ways that “things'' get in the way of living a purpose-filled life. They discuss Joshua’s top decluttering strategies, the 8 distractions that prevent people from living more meaningfully, and hacks to help guide you toward achieving the benefits of a more satisfying life through owning less.
Joshua Becker (@joshua_becker) is an expert minimalist, an award-winning author, and the founder of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He recently released his latest book Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/minimalism-joshua-becker
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Connect with Joshua Becker: Website | Instagram | Twitter
Joshua’s Books:
Podcasts mentioned:
Resources Mentioned:
Joshua’s Phoenix Recommendations: Barrio Cafe | Camelback Mountain
Full Show Notes
(01:39) Misconceptions About Minimalism
(02:32) Importance of Fewer Distractions and Possessions
(03:47) Joshua's Starting Question for Removing Distractions
(07:01) Joshua's Top Decluttering Strategy
(08:54) Staging Home for Calm Space and Purpose
(13:12) Inspiring Transition to Minimalism
(15:59) Letting Go of Seldom-Used Items
(21:31) Decluttering's Impact on Space Use
(22:49) Donate or Sell Valuable Items?
(25:40) 5 Core Principles of Smart Spending
(27:30) Buying Time vs. Having Fewer Items
(29:38) Applying Minimalism to Your Space
(31:09) 10 Questions for Minimalizing
(34:07) Realization and Writing "Things That Matter"
(35:53) 8 Distractions Preventing Satisfaction
(40:04) Time vs. Happiness: Harvard Study
(42:30) Focusing on Meaning Through Generosity
(45:26) Overcoming Trivial Distractions
(50:21) Phoenix Recommendations: Dine, Drink, Do
(51:58) Finding More About Joshua Becker
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#53: Award-winning travel journalist Brandon Presser shares advice on choosing accommodations, critical factors to consider when planning a trip, his top travel hacks, and his favorite off-the-beaten-path points of interest. He also discusses his traveling philosophy and shares his top lesser-known travel destinations!
Brandon Presser (@brandpress) is a freelance features writer and travel expert. He’s written 50+ travel guidebooks, contributes to numerous influential publications, and can be seen on Bravo's television series, Tour Group where he led a group of eclectic travelers around the world. He recently released his latest book: The Far Land.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/best-trip-brandon-presser
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Resources Mentioned
All the Hacks Newsletter: Sign Up
Connect with Brandon Presser: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website
Brandon’s Work:
Brandon’s Hospitality Jobs:
Madagascar Club Sandwich: Le Pavillon de l'Emyrne
Japan Recommendations:
Book mentioned: Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending
Travel Shoes: Palladium
Iceland Recommendations:
Full Show Notes
(1:25) Misconceptions About Travel Planning
(1:59) Essential Factors for Travel Planning
(4:04) Fulfillment in Authentic Travel
(5:28) Meaningful Travel vs. Checklist Approach
(9:27) Thoughtful Generosity While Traveling
(10:44) Authentic Experience vs. Commercial Vacation
(13:36) Career as a Travel Fixer and Trip Planning Guide
(16:10) Writing Guidebooks for Lonely Planet
(18:11) Impact of Social Media on Travel
(21:14) Using Instincts, Concierges, and Online Resources
(27:02) Selecting a Quality Hotel Experience
(29:39) Prioritizing Quality in Travel Essentials
(29:51) Rating Metric: Quality of Club Sandwiches
(32:20) Japan's Timeless Allure as a Travel Destination
(37:43) Downsides of Travel Writing Career
(39:32) Favorite Luggage and Travel Footwear
(41:48) Balancing Photography and Immersion in Travel
(43:50) Photography for Capturing Serendipitous Moments
(44:00) Brandon's Top Travel Hacks
(45:42) Cost-Effective Alternative Travel Locations
(54:08) Brandon's Travel Bucket List
(56:51) Defining a 'True Visit' for Country Counting
(57:21) Experiences at High-End Hospitality Jobs
(01:00:41) Pursuit of 'Eloise Moments'
(01:03:51) Top Tips and Tricks from Years in Travel
(01:07:54) Impact of Tokens of Gratitude on Travel
(01:10:06) Book Recommendation: "The Far Land"
(01:15:40) Travel Tips for Iceland and Japan
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#52: Writer and cookbook author Liz Moody joins Chris to discuss health and wellness hacks, including what kind of foods you need to be adding in, supplements, vitamins, cold showers, circadian walks, hydroxyapatite, taping your mouth, all her favorite health hacks, and more.
Liz Moody (@lizmoody) is a health and wellness hacker. She is the author of two healthy cookbooks: Healthier Together: Recipes for Two-Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships, and Glow Pops, contributing food editor for mindbodygreen, and host of the hit wellness podcast Healthier Together.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/health-liz-moody
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Resources Mentioned
All the Hacks Newsletter: Sign Up
Liz Moody: Instagram | Podcast | Patreon | Cookbooks | HT Deck
Chris on Liz's Podcast: Healthier Together with Chris Hutchins
Liz Moody Episodes Mentioned: Glucose Goddess | Dr. Katy Milkmen | Dr. Anna Lembke | Mark Burhenne, DDS | Dr. Amishi Jha
Liz’s London Recommendations: Dishoom | Canal Walks | Paddington Station | Camden Market | Nitrogen Ice-Cream | Gordon’s Wine Bar
Products Mentioned: Athletic Greens | RiseWell Toothpaste | Boka Toothpaste
Affordable Life Insurance: Fabric
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Free Vitamin D + Travel Packs: Athletic Greens
Full Show Notes
(01:33) Introduction to Liz Moody
(03:14) Healthy Eating with Fruity Pebbles
(07:55) Green Starter Hack
(12:32) Cauliflower Rice Hack
(14:07) Enhancing Flavor with Spices
(14:42) Morning Routine: Starting with a Big Smoothie
(18:48) Shelf Life of Spices
(21:03) Liz's Taco Salad Recipe
(22:13) Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Cookbook Approach
(22:57) Embracing a Plant-Forward Diet
(24:17) Considering Organic vs. Conventional Vegetables
(25:19) Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
(26:20) Role of Supplements and Vitamins
(28:22) Diversifying Your Produce Consumption
(31:27) Setting Realistic Health Goals
(33:47) Making Healthy Habits Enjoyable
(35:31) Starting a Meditation Practice
(40:17) Benefits of Cold Showers
(41:38) Balancing Dopamine Levels
(45:29) How to Take a Cold Shower
(50:49) Incorporating Circadian Walks
(53:22) Exploring Hydroxyapatite
(55:54) Benefits of Mouth Taping
(57:27) Introduction to the "Healthier Together" Deck
(1:00:58) Liz's London Recommendations
(01:07:00) Finding Liz Moody Online
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#51: Travel Pro Leigh Rowan joins Chris for a second time to discuss luxurious travel hacks, including getting the best prices on private jet travel, first-class experiences flying commercial, a look into high-end luxury resorts, and advice on tipping, luxury property rentals, and organizing your activities on your next vacation.
Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) is a serious travel hacker. He is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a travel management company for executives, and prior to that was the COO of The Points Guy.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/luxury-travel-leigh-rowan
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/75BUUvUMyyM
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Leigh Rowan: Twitter | Savanti Travel
Find empty legs on private jets: Villiers Jets | XO | Victor | OpenPoint
Find your airline’s seat map: SeatGuru
Find luxury properties: Cuvee
Ridiculous villa Chris booked in Cabo: Villa Turquesa
Perks and benefits experiment email: [email protected]
Concierge Services: Quintessentially
Experience shared private flying: JSX
Full Show Notes
(00:14) Introduction to Leigh Rowan
(01:43) Ultra-High-End Travel Experiences
(03:14) Exploring Private Jet Travel
(04:42) The Truth About Private Aviation
(06:25) Discovering Private Jet Deals
(07:02) Cost of Renting a Plane
(10:16) Understanding Cabotage
(10:47) Common Uses of Private Travel
(11:59) Private Jet Demand Post-Pandemic
(15:13) The Private Jet Experience
(16:41) Boarding and Disembarking a Private Jet
(18:52) Traveling with JSX
(20:32) First-Class Experiences in Commercial Flights
(25:47) Potential Return of Premium Economy
(28:57) Flying Business Class Internationally
(30:47) Insights into High-End Luxury Hotels
(31:20) Comparing Four vs. Five-Star Resorts
(37:45) Luxury Resort Loyalty Programs
(41:46) Upscale Luxury Property Rentals
(47:35) Benefits of Using a Travel Advisor
(51:28) Practical Tips for Tipping
(56:02) Organizing Activities During Your Vacation
(58:21) Finding Leigh Rowan Online
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#50: Entrepreneur and investor Adam Nash joins Chris to discuss the biggest misconceptions of philanthropy, the hurdles of giving, tax benefits for charitable donations, real estate investing, why Daffy was created, everything you need to know about Donor-Advised Funds, and more.
Adam Nash (@AdamNash) is the CEO and co-founder of Daffy, a not-for-profit community built around a new modern way to give. Adam is a seasoned executive, investor and advisor. He sits on the board of the investing company Acorns, he teaches the "Personal Finance for Engineers" course at Stanford and he was previously the president and CEO at Wealthfront.
Full Show Notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/giving-adam-nash
View Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mERMZviCHx0
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Resources Mentioned
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Connect with Adam Nash: Twitter | Instagram | Adam's Blog | Daffy’s Blog
Selected Works from Daffy’s blog: Let’s Close the Trillion-Dollar Generosity Gap | The Benefits of Donating Stock to Charity
Adam’s Stanford Course: CS 007: Personal Finance for Engineers
Book Mentioned: Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending by Elizabeth Dunn and Dr. Michael Norton
Palo Alto Recommendations: The Post | The Sea | Stanford Campus | The Dish | Shoreline Lake
Bilt Signup: https://allthehacks.com/bilt
Full Show Notes
(02:13) Dispelling Philanthropy Misconceptions
(03:29) Determining Optimal Giving Amounts
(09:22) Evaluating Wise Utilization of Organizational Funds
(12:36) Maximizing Potential for Charitable Giving
(15:10) Overcoming Challenges in the Act of Giving
(20:44) Supporting Similar Organizations Through Giving
(23:15) Exploring Tax Benefits of Charitable Donations
(23:49) Understanding Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
(27:42) The Creation of Daffy
(30:34) Analyzing High Fees on Donor-Advised Funds
(33:04) Leveraging Appreciated Assets for Donations
(38:31) Relocating Donor-Advised Funds
(40:37) User-Friendly Donor-Advised Fund Apps
(44:31) Investing Strategies within Daffy Funds
(46:04) Common Personal Finance Misconceptions
(48:10) Integrating Alternative Investments into Your Portfolio
(52:36) Exploring Real Estate as an Investment Avenue
(57:52) Palo Alto Dining, Drinks, and Entertainment Recommendations
(59:41) Connecting with Adam Online
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#49: This episode breaks down exactly how I booked a $20,000+ trip Bora Bora for less than $1,500 with points and miles. I'll break down finding flights, transferring the points, booking the hotels, my own recommendations for Bora Bora and all the hacks you need to make a trip like this possible yourself.
Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/wjX4K2RLOj8
Full Show Notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-hacking-bora-bora
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Resources Mentioned
Suggested Episodes on Travel Hacking: #1. Leigh Rowan | #2. Brad Barrett | #27. Brian Kelly
Point.me: $1 for your first month with this link (and using the code HACKS)
Finding the right flight: point.me | FlightConnections | Google Flights | ExpertFlyer | French bee | Air Tahiti Nui
Finding the right hotel: Google Hotels | AwardMapper | Costco Travel | FlyerTalk (example thread on St Regis Bora Bora)
Tahiti Recommendations: Intercontinental Tahiti | Hilton Hotel Tahiti
Bora Bora Recommendations: St. Regis Bora Bora Resort | Conrad Bora Bora Nui | Bora Bora Sharks and Stingrays | Amazon Floats
Full Show Notes
(01:13) Listener Email
(03:02) Setting the Trip Background
(04:40) Experiencing Bora Bora
(06:46) Navigating Flight Selection
(06:57) Flightconnections.com
(07:27) Google Flights
(11:40) Expert Flyer
(13:13) Point.me and Air Canada
(16:24) Choosing the Perfect Accommodation
(16:50) Google Hotels
(18:43) Awardmapper.com
(19:09) Booking with Marriott
(22:30) Unlocking Upgrades
(24:18) Insights on Flying Air Tahiti
(26:41) Costco Hack for Savings
(27:12) Managing Food Costs
(28:13) St. Regis vs. Conrad: A Comparison
(31:17) Insider Bora Bora Hacks
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#48: Investing expert Brian Feroldi joins Chris to discuss the current market, Brian’s counterintuitive investing philosophy, making an investor checklist, evaluating risk, investor policy statements, understanding market capitalization, creating an exit strategy, asymmetric bets and more.
Brian Feroldi (@BrianFeroldi) is a financial educator, YouTuber, and author of Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren’t, who has also written more than 3,000 articles on stocks, investing, and personal finance for the Motley Fool. He's been intensely interested in money, personal finance, and investing since he graduated from college and shares his knowledge with the world on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Fool.com.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/investing-checklist-brian-feroldi
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Brian Feroldi: Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | Website | Motley Fool Articles
Brian's Site: Long Term Mindset
Order Brian’s Book: Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren’t
YouTube Video: Brian Feroldi’s Stock Investing Checklist: A Step By Step Guide
Brian’s Investing Checklist: brianferoldi.com/checklist/
Stock Investing Platforms mentioned: Interactive Brokers | M1 Finance
Rhode Island Recommendations: Hemenway’s Restaurant | Waterfire Providence | Tilted Barn Brewery
Books Referenced:
Full Show Notes
(01:15) Chris Welcomes Brian to All The Hacks
(01:25) Making Sense of the Current Market
(03:06) Brian's Perspective on Calm and Volatile Times
(04:13) Timing the Market vs. Dollar-Cost Averaging
(06:35) Brian's Approach to Managing His Portfolio
(08:27) The Art of Evaluating Risk
(09:43) Crafting an Investor Policy Statement
(12:20) Building an Effective Investing Checklist
(16:25) Educating Yourself for Informed Company Selection
(19:54) Balancing Passive Investment with Bold Bets
(22:55) The Role of Price in Stock Investing
(25:20) Demystifying Market Capitalization
(27:12) Exiting Positions in Response to Market Cap Growth
(28:31) Defining Exit Strategies and Keeping Investment Journals
(30:52) Doubling Down: Knowing When to Reinforce Positions
(33:35) Brian's Counterintuitive Investment Philosophy
(36:22) Brian's Choice Trading Platform
(39:01) Evaluating Company Performance
(41:18) Online Resources for Comparative Analysis
(41:58) Venturing into Higher-Risk Endeavors
(43:53) Researching and Unearthing Asymmetrical Bets
(45:34) Differing Vetting Processes for High-Risk and Low-Risk Investments
(47:28) Brian's Watchlist: Five Intriguing Stocks
(49:08) Book Recommendations from Brian
(52:52) Contrarian View on Accelerated Mortgage Payment
(52:52) Local Rhode Island Recommendations
(54:24) Connecting with Brian Online
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#47: Behavioral social scientist Arthur Brooks joins Chris to explore happiness and the different types of intelligence. They also explore the hustle culture, the science of satisfaction, the reverse bucket list, the four good idols (friends, family, faith, and work) and the four to watch out for (money, power, pleasure, and pain)
Arthur C. Brooks (@arthurbrooks) is a Harvard Professor, musician, and columnist for the Atlantic. He is also the bestselling author of 11 books on topics ranging from economic opportunity to human happiness. In February 2022, Arthur released From Strength to Strength, a book on finding meaning, success, and deep purpose in the second half of life.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/happiness-arthur-brooks and you can watch this episode on YouTube
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Selected Works from the Atlantic
Books Referenced
Podcasts Referenced
Barcelona Recommendations
Full Show Notes
(02:54) Defining Happiness According to Arthur
(03:50) Assessing Happiness through Tests
(04:47) Seven Habits of Happier Aging
(05:42) Navigating the Success Curve
(06:30) Understanding Fluid Intelligence
(07:35) Grasping Crystalized Intelligence
(07:50) Pivotal Importance of the Right Curve
(08:50) Transitioning and Preparing for a Success Curve Jump
(10:44) Darwin and Bach: Lessons from Their Curves
(13:30) Success Addiction, Dopamine, and Balance
(16:30) Hustle Culture and Metacognition
(18:00) Optimal Journaling Frequency for Benefits
(20:30) The Pitfall of Bad Idols
(21:10) Embracing the Good Idols
(24:25) Actionable Steps for Immediate Happiness
(25:15) Unveiling the Happiness Algorithm
(25:25) Faith Beyond Organized Religion
(29:40) Embracing Lectio Divina - Divine Reading
(30:36) Science of Satisfaction Uncovered
(32:00) Hedonic Treadmill and Social Comparison
(33:47) Crafting a More Fulfilling Bucket List
(35:25) Reflecting on the Reverse Bucket List
(37:30) Investing in Happiness: How to Buy It
(40:52) Navigating Technology's Impact on Happiness
(42:40) Transforming Weakness into Strength
(45:36) Hope and the Role of Negative Emotions
(47:00) The Courage to Quit for Happiness
(48:30) Recommendations for Barcelona Exploration
(49:12) The Genesis of Arthur's Recent Book
(52:00) Concluding with Arthur Brooks and Online Connections
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#46: Vanessa Van Edwards, a master of communication, joins Chris to explore the language of human social cues and what it takes to be charismatic. They also cover the impact that the four primary forms of communication (vocal, words, tone, and imagery) can have on your success in communication with business colleagues, friends, and family.
Vanessa also shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on what makes our communication work. She has developed a science-based framework for understanding different personalities to strengthen our EQ and help us communicate with colleagues, clients, and customers.
Vanessa Van Edwards (@vvanedwards) is the lead investigator at Science of People. She is also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, which has been translated into 16 languages. More than 50 million people have watched her engaging YouTube tutorials and TEDx Talk. Her much anticipated new book Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication was just released (March 1, 2022).
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/charismatic-communication-vanessa-van-edwards
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Vanessa's Books
Science of People Charisma Test
Videos
Articles/Research
Vanessa's Austin Recommendations
Full Show Notes
(02:27) Introduction: Vanessa Van Edwards
(02:50) Unraveling Communication Cues and Charisma
(05:07) Vanessa's Definition of Charisma
(07:43) Vanessa's Positive Cues in This Interview
(09:27) Exploring Vocal Cues: Warmth and Competence
(11:27) Pitfalls in Video Call Cues
(14:03) Mastering Verbal Cues for Impactful Communication
(18:17) Avoiding Virtual Meeting Mood Mishaps
(22:30) Graceful Conversation Endings
(23:56) The Vital Role of Cues in Written Communication
(28:23) Crafting Charismatic and Effective Emails
(32:43) Scoring Your Own Communication Balance
(33:45) Elevating Impact with Thoughtful Backgrounds
(36:04) Gestures and Hand Cues in Conversations
(39:09) Quick Insights into Austin, Texas
(40:32) Connecting with Vanessa Online and Wrapping Up
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#45: Points expert Richard Kerr joins Chris to discuss airline, hotel, and credit card loyalty points, including changes/expectations for 2022, which credit cards and loyalty programs you should avoid, how to assess whether a signup bonus is worth it, and the hottest redemptions in the market today.
Richard Kerr (@kerrpoints) is a former Naval Officer who left that career behind to become one of the top experts in the world on travel loyalty programs, credit cards, and point strategy. He is currently the Director of Travel Rewards at Bilt and previously led travel partnerships at The Points Guy Loyalty and founded the Award Travel 101 Facebook Group.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-points-2022-richard-kerr
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Richard Kerr: Twitter | Instagram | Bilt Rewards | Award Travel 101 FB Group
YouTube Video: How Frequent Flier Programs are like Banks
Point.me: $1 for your first month with this link (and using the code HACKS)
Get the most out of your points: Cashback Monitor | CardPointers | MaxRewards | Card Curator
Points communities online: Travel on Points | The Frequent Miler | Miles to Memories | r/CreditCards | FlyerTalk
Travel points blogs to follow: The Frequent Miler | View from the Wing | Miles to Memories | Boarding Area
Atlanta Restaurants: Marcel | Yebo Beach Haus
Full Show Notes
(00:11) Introduction: Who is Richard Kerr?
(01:14) Transitioning from Navy to Points and Travel World
(03:01) Critiquing Modern Loyalty Programs
(05:08) Pros and Cons of Collecting Delta Skymiles
(06:03) Reevaluating the Value of Marriott Bonvoy
(07:03) The Pinnacle of Hotel Loyalty Programs
(07:55) Anticipating Changes in Hotel Loyalty Programs
(09:46) Forecasting AAdvantage Miles in 2022
(15:58) State of Credit Card Points in 2022: Race to the Bottom
(22:40) Unleashing Offer Stacking Potential
(23:32) Harnessing Offer Stacking Opportunities
(27:30) Holding Onto Premium Cards in 2022
(30:07) Cautionary Tale: Steer Clear from Citi Bank
(31:54) Bilt Rewards: A Boost for Renters and Landlords
(34:39) Where Bilt Points Hold Value
(35:08) Exploring Bilt's Mortgage Payment Capabilities
(37:59) Bilt's Revenue Model and Mortgage Support
(40:04) Empowering Customers with Bilt Points Flexibility
(42:53) Optimal Points Valuation Strategies
(44:15) Top Redemptions to Capitalize on Today
(45:53) Richard Kerr's Memorable Redemption Story
(47:58) Smart Ways to Acquire Cash While Traveling
(49:45) Benefits of Engaging in Points Communities
(50:51) Recommended Travel Blogs to Follow
(51:54) Exploring Atlanta: First Trip Suggestions
(53:37) Staying Connected with Richard Kerr
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#44: This episode is a recap of some of the latest news, including: a new quick and easy way to earn Southwest Companion Pass for a whole year, the points devaluations from Hyatt and Marriott, a big BlockFi settlement with the SEC, and my recommendations from a recent trip to Oceanside, CA.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/feb-18-latest-news
Resources Mentioned
Free Companion Pass Through Feb 2023: allthehacks.com/southwest
Hyatt Devaluation: Hyatt Award Chart Changes
Marriott Devaluation: The Points Guy's Take
BlockFi News:
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#43: Relationship experts Kaley and Nate Klemp, Ph.D., join Chris and his wife Amy to discuss how to create balance in a relationship. They explore why perfect equality is unrealistic, why you shouldn’t aim for fairness, how to share feedback with your partner without it turning into a fight, and how to sustainably maintain a life of radical generosity.
Kaley and Nate Klemp are co-authors of The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for A Happier, Stronger Relationship. It has been named as the Editor’s Choice pick by the New York Times. Kaley Klemp is a leadership development expert and Nate Klemp is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur who co-authored a New York Times Bestseller titled Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/8080-marriage-nate-kaley-klemp
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Nir Eyal: Becoming Indistractable: Book | All the Hacks Ep 25
Full Show Notes
(00:11) Introduction: Kaley and Nate Klemp
(01:49) Transitioning from 80/20 to 80/80 Marriages
(04:14) The Challenge of Achieving Equal Relationships
(05:56) The Resentment Pitfall of Striving for Fairness
(09:08) Diverse Backgrounds, Diverse Marriage Experiences
(10:40) Embracing Radical Generosity in Your Marriage
(15:44) Weaving Appreciation into Routine
(17:21) Scheduling Appreciation: Authentic or Disingenuous?
(18:29) Making 80/80 Work Across Different Values
(22:41) Navigating Financial Partnership in Marriage
(26:51) Tools for Balancing Relationship Dynamics
(31:13) Evolving Responsibilities as Life Shifts
(33:52) Unconventional Outsourcing for Enhanced Family Life
(39:13) The Life Report Card Exercise: Intentional "Failure"
(40:33) Sustaining Radical Generosity Amidst Forgetfulness
(43:42) Managing Technology's Distraction in Partner Time
(50:37) Delaying for Increased Efficiency
(51:57) Aligning with Your Partner: Getting on the Same Page
(57:24) Unconventional Feedback Sharing with Your Partner
(1:01:16) Balancing Radical Generosity: Avoiding 100/100 Dynamic
(1:02:47) Crafting Meaningful Intimate Time Beyond Gimmicks
(1:08:07) Mindfulness for Open-Minded Relationships
(1:09:44) The Relationship Hack: Relationships as Tools
(1:10:19) Extending 80/80 Rule to Non-Romantic Relationships
(1:11:53) Connecting with Kaley and Nate Klemp Online
(1:12:43) Date Recommendations from Marriage Experts
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#42: Author and financial advisor Ben Carlson joins Chris to share investing, saving, and giving hacks. They discuss what you can do instead of picking stocks, the differences between how institutions invest and how individuals invest, how to assess if you need a financial advisor, short-term and long-term approaches to beating inflation, and why you should automate your giving.
Ben Carlson (@awealthofcs) is a financial advisor and Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. He is also the author of four books about saving and investing and the popular blog A Wealth of Common Sense.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/inflation-alternatives-ben-carlson
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Ben Carlson: A Wealth of Common Sense | Animal Spirits Podcast | Twitter
Ben Carlson’s Books:
Book Recommendations:
Invest in real estate: Fundrise
Invest in art: Masterworks (skip the line with this link)
Roboadvisor: Wealthfront ($5k managed free with this link)
HSA: Starship HSA
Crypto High Yield Savings: BlockFi
Automate your giving: Daffy (free $25 with this link)
Fiduciary Financial Advisors: Wealth Foundry | XY Planning Network
401k Fee Analyzer: TD Ameritrade 401k Fee Analysis
Full Show Notes
(00:11) Introduction: Unveiling Ben Carlson
(01:22) Shifting Away from Stock Picking
(04:32) Exploring Beyond Stock Picking: Viable Alternatives
(09:19) Preparing for Stock Alternatives: Key Steps
(11:36) Embracing Investment Rules: A Crucial Approach
(16:00) Institutional Insights: Valuable Investment Lessons
(18:19) Diving into Asset Allocations and Roboadvisor Reliability
(21:58) Assessing the Need for a Financial Advisor
(29:02) Retirement Account Strategy: Maximization Dilemma
(33:36) Optimal Cash Placement for Short-Term Needs
(40:53) Rational Leverage Usage: Weighing the Pros and Cons
(43:52) Navigating 2022 Inflation and Long-Term Tactics
(46:08) Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities: A Hedge Against Inflation?
(48:51) Simplifying Finances Beyond Investments: Positive Changes
(52:22) Budgeting for Joy: The "Fun Money" Allocation
(55:05) The Power of Saving: Compelling Statistics
(57:37) Ben Carlson’s Recommended Reading List
(60:44) Staying Connected with Ben: Online Links
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#41: This short episode is all about the podcast itself and a look the plans for the show in 2022 and beyond. It's also a recap of some takeaways from the recent listener survey.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/plans-for-2022
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#40: Bestselling Author Daniel Pink joins Chris to discuss how regret works and how it can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and bring greater meaning to our lives. They also talk about Dan’s best hacks, tips and tricks for timing, motivation and more.
Daniel Pink (@DanielPink) is the author of several bestselling books on business, work, creativity, and behavior, with his latest book being The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His books have collectively spent more than 5 years on the New York Times best seller’s list (including two #1 spots) and have been translated to 42 languages. Those books include Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing and To Sell is Human.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/regret-dan-pink
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Full Show Notes
(00:11) Who is Dan Pink?
(02:59) Regret: Definition and Significance
(03:50) The Power of Regret
(05:45) The 4 Core Regrets We All Share
(11:29) Key Lesson from Dan Pink’s Regret Research
(13:24) The Wisdom in Attending Funerals
(14:18) Ultimate Decision-Making Hack to Prevent Regret
(15:23) Reframing Existing Regrets: 3 Steps
(20:00) Overcoming Career Regrets: Crafting a Failure Resume
(22:59) Anticipated Regret: Changing Answers and Maximizers vs. Satisficers
(24:56) Jeff Bezos’ Regret Minimization Principle
(29:48) The Surprising Truth About Motivation
(35:07) Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose: Self-Created and Demotivation
(41:43) Cultivating 'Why' Conversations
(43:21) Optimal Timing for Daily Activities
(48:41) Remote Work and Night Owls
(49:42) Reevaluating Breakfast's Importance
(51:02) Productive Daily Breaks
(54:09) Timing Insights Across the Year
(56:41) Organizing Future Projects with Physical Boxes
(58:32) Spark File: Organizing Random Thoughts
(01:01:38) One Line-A-Day Notebook
(01:03:25) Connecting with Dan Pink
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#39: Retired Navy Captain and leadership expert David Marquet joins Chris to share the moment in the Navy that completely flipped his understanding of leadership. They discuss why the secret to leadership lies in giving up control, how to create spaces at work and at home where people can show up as their best selves, how slight language changes can make great character shifts in your life, and how you can have an impact at work no matter your pay grade.
David Marquet (@ldavidmarquet) is a distinguished submarine captain who, as commander of the USS Santa Fe, took the ship and its crew from one of the worst performing in the Navy to achieving the highest retention and operational standings. He documented that journey in his best-selling book Turn The Ship Around, which has been listed as one of the top 12 business books of all time. His most recent bestselling book Leadership is Language was released in 2020 and outlines how just changing your words can dramatically improve decision-making and execution on your team.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/leadership-david-marquet
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Connect With David Marquet: Intent-Based Leadership International | LinkedIn | Website
David's Books: Turn The Ship Around | Leadership is Language
Youtube Channel: Leadership Nudges with David Marquet
David’s Talk that Chris shared dozens of times: Youtube
Full Show Notes
(00:11) Who is David Marquet?
(01:21) Effective Leadership Definitions vs. Outdated Concepts
(03:52) Transformative Tactics in David Marquet's Leadership Perspective
(10:24) Key Focus Areas in Leadership Decision-Making
(11:21) Cultivating Receptiveness to New Leadership Decisions
(12:54) The Value of Deliberate Mistakes
(13:52) Empowering People Beyond Their Limits
(16:20) Leaders' Role in Decentralized Decision-Making
(17:58) Creating Urgency Amidst Organizational Deadlines
(22:08) Enhancing Inclusivity in Team Meetings
(27:06) Encouraging Participation from Quiet Team Members (3 Levels of Cognitive Involvement)
(31:40) The Power of Low-Stress Leadership (USS Santa Fe Submarine Command)
(33:49) Efficient Meeting Management to Prevent Time Wastage
(38:49) "Don't Say This, Say That" – David's Second Leadership Book
(41:11) Simple Language Shifts for Commitment and Peer Pressure Management
(45:07) Language Pitfalls Leaders Should Avoid
(47:55) Navigating When to Maintain Course or Change Direction
(54:56) Nurturing an Emotionally Supportive Work Environment
(58:26) Influencing Stubborn Managers Constructively
(01:01:33) Connecting with David Marquet
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#38: Gold medal olympian and entrepreneur Kerri Walsh Jennings joins Chris to discuss how she's optimized performance in her life and career. Specifically, she explains how she nurtures her body, mind, and spirit. They talk about why you should have range instead of specializing in specific skills, how self-awareness can change your perspective and your actions, and lessons from performance psychology that you can apply to your life.
Kerri Walsh Jennings (@kerrileewalsh) is a professional beach volleyball athlete. She holds the beach volleyball record for most Olympic medals - three golds and a bronze, has the most career victories, and the highest earnings of any female player. She and her husband Casey (also a professional volleyball player) started a company called p1440 built around the culture and sport of beach volleyball.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/performance-psychology-kerri-walsh-jennings
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P1440: Website | Instagram | Twitter
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized world by David Epstein
Alpina Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland
Full Show Notes
(00:15) Who Is Kerri Walsh Jennings?
(01:37) Experimenting With Self-Optimization
(02:38) Expecting to Be a Pro-Athlete Since Kerri Was a Child
(03:24) Generalization vs. Specialization: Which Way Should You Go?
(04:47) Showing Your Kids Your Ambition
(08:28) Having Role Models That Are Not Exactly Like You
(10:35) How to Make a Living Playing Beach Volleyball
(13:12) Kerri’s Past Side Hustles
(14:37) Getting 3 Olympic Medals
(16:08) Where Do Olympians Store Their Medals?
(16:37) Will Kerri Walsh Jennings Retire This Year?
(18:39) Winning for a Whole Year: How Did She Do It?
(22:00) How to Sincerely Be Present in the Moment
(25:56) What’s More Important: The Mental or the Physical?
(27:30) Lessons From Performance Psychologists That You Can Apply to Your Life
(28:40) What Is Neutral Self-Talk (And How You Can Use It)?
(30:49) The Secret to Making Positive Self-Talk Easy
(35:35) How You Can Train Yourself to Be Self-Aware and Course-Correcting in the Moment
(39:46) Kerri’s Body-Mind-Spirit Health Routine
(44:27) How to Do a Cold Plunge at Home
(46:41) Winning a Gold Medal WHILE Being Pregnant (Work-Life Balance Athlete as a Pro Athlete)
(49:45) Life Lessons Kerri Shares With Her Children
(52:42) The Magical Power of Meaningful Fatherhood
(54:05) Travel Tips and Hacks From a Pro Athlete
(57:05) Why Kerri Started a Company (p1440)?
(59:50) What Athletes Can Teach Entrepreneurs
(1:02:31) Why You Should Document Memorable Moments Every Month
(1:05:12) How to Connect With Kerri and p1440
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#37: Bestselling author Suneel Gupta joins Chris to discuss how to make your ideas sound so appealing to others that they not only adopt them but advocate for them. They talk about how to make failure work in your favor, why conviction and storytelling can be more compelling than statistics, why you should stop trying to be charismatic, and the power of going the extra mile.
Suneel Gupta (@suneel) is the bestselling author of Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You. At one point of his career, if you googled “failure” you would get a New York Times article featuring his story. He was the founding CEO of RISE, named app of the year by Apple, which was acquired by One Medical. Suneel later ran for US Congress, served on the faculty at Harvard University and is currently an emissary for Gross National Happiness between the US and the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/backable-suneel-gupta
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Suneel's Book: Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You
New York Times article featuring Suneel’s journey of failure
LaidOffCamp: Tech Crunch | NPR
Full Show Notes
(00:16) Who Is Suneel Gupta?
(01:38) Chris’ Crazy Story Getting Laid Off in 2009
(02:53) Suneel Gupta’s Viral Failure Story
(04:30) Making Failure Work in Your Favor
(05:50) Why Having a Brilliant Idea Is Not Enough
(07:38) Yes, You Can Do Anything You Want - But There’s a Caveat
(09:17) Why Casting a Central Character Can Be More Powerful Than Statistics When You Pitch to Investors
(14:23) Are Backable People All Charismatic People (And Why You Shouldn’t Try to Be Charismatic)?
(17:31) How Not Being Too Rigorous Can Help You (And 4 Types of People You Need in Your Backable Circle)
(26:58) Applying Lessons from the Failures of Successful People
(28:51) Non-Obvious Lessons from the Failures of Successful People
(34:21) Flipping Outsiders Into Insiders
(35:55) Building Muscle Memory for What You Want to Master
(38:31) What to Ask Instead of “What Do You Think”
(42:23) Why You Should Have Shorter Presentations
(50:52) Starting Conversations and Building Rapport With Complete Strangers
(57:30) The Energy You Give Off Matters
(59:40) Why You Should Go One Step Beyond What Anyone Else Would Do
(01:08:15) Preparing the Energy You Want to Bring and Calling Out the Negatives Upfront
(01:13:37) What Suneel Gupta Is Working on Now
(01:16:03) How to Connect With Suneel Gupta
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#36: Bucket list master and NYT #1 bestselling author Ben Nemtin joins Chris to discuss how to live a fulfilling life rather than a life dictated by the expectations of others. They talk about how to create a meaningful bucket that goes beyond just travel goals, what most people regret at the end of their lives, and how to make big goals less daunting by creating momentum.
Ben Nemtin is the author of NYT #1 bestseller What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? and the author of the brand new book The Bucket List Journal. He's also a creator of the hit MTV series The Buried Life, which documented a mission he and three childhood friends took to pursue the world’s greatest bucket list. He thought the trip would last two weeks - but ever since he hasn’t looked back.
“A bucket list is just a reminder of those things that are important to you” - Ben Nemtin
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/bucket-lists-ben-nemtin
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Ben Nemtin: Website | Instagram
Ben Nemtin’s Books: What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? | The Bucket List Journal
The Buried Life: Website | Show
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Full Show Notes
(00:12) Who Is Ben Nemtin?
(01:44) How The Buried Life Started
(02:46) How Ben Nemtin Got to Play Basketball With President Obama
(04:27) Asking Out Megan Fox
(06:56) Helping Others Check Items Off Their Own Bucket Lists
(08:25) Do Most People Have a Bucket List (And Why Do We Procrastinate Our Personal Goals)?
(11:43) What 76% of People Regret at the End of Their Lives (According to a Study by a Cornell Professor)
(13:45) 3 Reasons Why People Don’t Live on Their Own Terms
(16:05) 10 Categories of Life Your Goals Probably Fall Under
(19:35) How to Simplify the Path to Finding Your Purpose (And the 10 Categories Continued)
(25:29) How to Create a More Meaningful Bucket List (And How to Get Them Done)
(33:25) Overcoming Fear of Failure to Accomplish Your Audacious Goals
(36:54) Creating Momentum and Inspiration When Tackling Big Goals
(40:35) How Ben Broke Down the Goal of Playing Basketball With Obama
(47:17) The Ripple Effect of Doing the Things You Love (And How His Journey Began)
(54:03) How to Connect With Ben
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#35: Former financial advisor turned podcast host Joe Saul-Sehy joins Chris to discuss modern money management. They talk about why you should abandon trendy investment opportunities and what you should replace them with, why your wealth can grow faster if you don’t diversify your investments, and how emergency funds can save you money. They also share plenty of tax and investing hacks.
Joe Saul-Sehy (@averagejoemoney) is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Stacking Benjamins and a co-host of the Money with Friends podcast. He is the co-author of the newly published book Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management. Joe’s career in media started when he was The Money Man on Detroit’s local TV station WXYZ. Previously, he was a financial planner and Certified Financial Planner™ for over 15 years.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/stacking-benjamins-joe-saul-sehy
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Joe Saul-Sehy: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn
Joe’s Podcasts: Stacking Benjamins | Money with Friends
Joe’s Book: Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management
Other Books Mentioned:
Investopedia: Modern Portfolio Theory | Efficient Frontier
Maximizing Deductible Interest Expense Articles: SVB | Andersen
Full Show Notes
(00:12) Who Is Joe Saul-Sehy?
(02:14) Why He Decided to Write a Book (And How It All Started With The Hardy Boys’ Detective Handbook)
(09:21) Why You Should Narrow Investment Opportunities to Make Sound Financial Decisions
(14:26) Where You Can Find Investment Opportunities Aligned With Your Goals (Stock Market Alternatives)
(19:24) 2 Red Flags to Look Out For When Evaluating Investment Opportunities
(21:24) The Upsides to Making Boring Investments Like Farmland
(24:37) Why You Get Wealthier Faster If You DON’T Diversify
(29:54) Should You Hire a Financial Advisor (The Stories of Walt Disney and Mary Barra)
(34:21) Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Advisor
(35:42) What Most People Don’t Optimize Enough
(36:37) How an Emergency Fund Can SAVE You Money
(42:55) Do You Need Disability Insurance?
(46:07) Joe’s Experience Filing a Homeowner’s Claim After a Robbery
(50:20) What You Need to Know About Taxes as a New Investor (And How You Can Qualify for Preferential Tax Treatment)
(55:02) How to Financially Support Your Aging Parents
(59:23) Should You Use Leverage?
(1:07:59) How to Connect With Joe Saul-Sehy
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#34: Healthcare journalist Marshall Allen joins Chris to discuss why you should never pay the first medical bill you receive. He also shares hacks that can help you prevent big medical bills before you get care, remove unreasonable charges, appeal insurance decisions, and lower the amount you pay for prescription drugs.
Marshall Allen (@marshall_allen) was a reporter at ProPublica investigating the cost and quality of the U.S. healthcare system for over a decade. His work has been honored with several journalism awards, including the Harvard Kennedy School’s Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting. He is also the author of Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/hacking-healthcare-marshall-allen
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Marshall Allen: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn
Marshall's Book: Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win
Marshall Allen’s Insurance Appeal Memos
ProPublica Surgeon Scorecard Project
Save on prescription drugs: GoodRX | Good Shepherd
Drug price comparison: Consumer Reports on Drug Prices
Full Show Notes
(00:17) Who Is Marshall Allen?
(01:30) Why Marshall Allen Dedicated His Career to Reporting About Healthcare
(03:23) When He Felt He Had to Write a Book
(04:40) Important Statistics About the Healthcare Crisis in the United States (And What It Means to Be Functionally Uninsured)
(07:01) What Does It Mean to Win the Fight Against the Health Care System?
(07:58) A Common Cost You Can Probably Avoid on Your Medical Bill
(09:13) Should You Negotiate Your Medical Bill Even If You Have a Low Deductible?
(13:26) The Main Reason the U.S. Healthcare System Is So Broken
(15:43) Easy Big Wins to Save on Healthcare
(19:37) Are Healthcare Prices Negotiable?
(22:25) Why You Should Always Ask for an Itemized Medical Bill
(23:23) Chris’ Case Studies: Same Ailment, Two Facilities, Different Charges
(29:10) Do Hospitals Have an Obligation to Charge a Fair Price?
(31:56) What to Do When You Receive Unreasonable Medical Bills (How to Sue in Small Claims Court and What the Open Price Term Is)
(42:46) Getting a Medical Bill Before Your Insurance Company Responds to the Charge (Getting Tricked to Double Pay)
(44:49) How to Fight Your Insurance Company When They Reject the Care You Need
(46:47) What If Your Insurance Company Doesn’t Cover the Latest Medical Discoveries?
(51:09) How Do You Find the Best Care (Key Indicators of Medical Quality)?
(55:36) A Question That Will Help You Save Money on Procedures You Don’t Need
(59:12) How to Pick the Right Healthcare Plan (While Still Saving Money)
(1:03:32) Health Savings Account vs. Flexible Savings Account
(1:05:54) Saving Money on Prescription Drugs
(1:07:48) Boosting Healthcare Literacy in the U.S.
(1:11:17) Reach Out to Marshall Allen
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#33: All the Hacks host Chris Hutchins answers all the recent points, miles and travel questions he's received from listeners. That includes using points, comparing cards, managing multiple cards, finding the best cards for your spending, rental car hacks and more.
Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) is the host of All the Hacks and the Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront. He's amassed over 12 million points/miles in his lifetime, has started/sold two companies and is a registered investment advisor.
Links to the best credit cards and signup bonuses: ATH Best Cards Page
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions-2
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Full Show Notes + Resources Mentioned
(1:34) Why I Now Love the Capital One Venture X Card
(4:42) Q: Why Doesn't Capital One Get as Much Love as other Issuers?
(5:13) Q: How Do You Manage So Many Cards and When Is the Annual Fee Worth It?
(9:40) Q: How Do You Get Maximum Value on Points (and a Better Deal Than the Portal)?
(13:54) Q: When Does It Make Sense to Accrue Points in Different Programs?
(15:39) Q: Does It Make Sense to Book in the Portal for the Big Earning Bonuses?
(17:08) Q: Do Credit Card Travel Portals Have Fair Prices?
(17:42) Q: Comparing Two No Fee Cards
(18:56) Q: Comparing Premium Cards
(19:49) Q: Can You Have Multiple of the Same Cards?
(21:04) Q: My Partner and I Got Married and Have the Same Credit Card, What Do We Do?
(23:35) Q: What Are the Best Business Credit Cards?
(25:37) Q: What's the Best Card for Earning Points on Gas?
(26:35) Q: What's the Best App for Finding the Best Card for Different Purchases?
(27:30) Q: Do You Have a Template for Tracking Your Points?
(28:33) Q: How Do You Manage Earning Points When You're Loyal to One Airline?
(29:50) Q: Where Do You Find Deals for Business Class Flights When You're Not Using Miles?
(31:21) Q: What Are All the Best Hacks for Rental Cars?
(35:33) Q: What Are the Best Tips for Traveling During COVID?
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#32: Entrepreneur and VC, Kevin Rose, joins Chris to talk about the best and latest in everything from wellness to digital currency. They dive into all Kevin's health hacks, what led him to be such a successful investor, and they answer many of your questions about the latest in crypto and NFTs.
Kevin Rose (@kevinrose) is an entrepreneur, investor, venture capitalist and crypto and NFT expert. He is a partner at True Ventures, the host of two podcasts, Modern Finance, which talks about crypto and traditional finance, and Proof, which talks in depth about all things NFTs. Kevin previously founded the social news site, Digg, the intermittent fasting app, Zero, and the meditation app, Oak. He’s also one of the most successful Angel Investors out there, being an early investor in companies like Twitter, Facebook and Square.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/health-crypto-nfts-kevin-rose
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Kevin Rose: Website | Instagram | Twitter
Kevin’s Podcasts: Modern Finance | Proof
Kevin's New Proof Collective: Proof Collective
Kevin's Companies: Zero App | Oak App | Digg
Podcasts mentioned:
Research Mentioned:
Better DNA Analysis: FoundMyFitness DNA Reports
Lithium Water: Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water
Chocolate Capsules: Cocoavia
Diabetes + Weight Loss Drug: Ozempic
Online Pharmacies: GoodRX | AltoPharmacy
Blood Testing Service: WellnessFX
Stress Gummies: PYM
Security Apps: Google Advanced Protection Program | 1Password
Investing App: Wealthfront
High Yield Crypto Platforms: BlockFi | Gemini
Notable Cryptocurrency Websites: Token Sets | DeFi Pulse | Makara
Full Show Notes
(02:35) Kevin's Drive for Health and Mindfulness
(07:00) Concierge Doctors Unveiled - Gaps in Regular Care
(10:20) Exploring WellnessFX and Health Companies
(11:15) Latest Insights on Fasting for Health and Longevity
(13:45) Kevin's Fascination with Sauna Therapy
(17:05) Kevin's Top Health Hacks - Quickfire Round
(20:25) The Vital Importance of Daily Vitamin Intake
(21:30) Glucose Tolerance Tests - Why You Should Try
(25:20) Saving on Medications - Affordable Options
(27:30) Utilizing Your 23andMe Data to the Fullest
(32:00) Sleep's Crucial Role in Brain and Body Health
(33:00) Safeguarding Online Finances - Effective Hacks
(39:50) Kevin's Successful Investment Approach
(44:45) Crypto's Future and Digital Contracts
(47:35) High-Yield Cryptos - Too Good to Be True?
(51:20) Beginners' Guide to Effective Crypto Entry
(56:50) Crypto Market Correlation and Market Dynamics
(57:40) Essential Advice for Novice Crypto Enthusiasts
(59:40) NFTs Demystified - Getting Started
(1:04:40) Kevin's Exciting Upcoming Announcement
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#31: World-renowned photographer Chase Jarvis joins Chris to discuss how to unlock your full potential by embedding creativity in your daily life. They talk about how you are creative even if you think you aren’t, 4 simple steps you can follow to be creative with anything, how productivity is a mix of tough love and play, and the connection between autonomy and creativity.
Chase Jarvis (@chasejarvis) is an award-winning photographer who has written two best-selling photography books and created campaigns for companies like Nike, Samsung, Redbull, and Apple. He is also the founder and CEO of Creative Live and the author of Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life.
Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/creativity-chase-jarvis
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Chase Jarvis: Website | Podcast | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube
Learning platform for creators and entrepreneurs: Creative Live
Chase’s Book: Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life
Book recommendation: Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety
Full Show Notes
(00:30) Who is Chase Jarvis?
(02:18) Chase’s Personal Creative Journey
(06:55) Are Children More Creative Than Adults?
(10:22) The Simple Definition of Creativity
(13:31) Training Your Creative Muscles
(17:56) 4 Simple Steps to Create Successfully
(20:54) Mastery and Its Transferable Skills
(25:00) Applying Book Lessons to Life
(26:59) Fueling Creativity Through Play and Experimentation
(29:58) Creativity, Autonomy, and Happiness
(31:42) Impact of Travel on Creativity
(39:29) Crafting Your Morning Routine
(41:19) Embracing Cold Water Therapy
(42:57) Moving from Stuck to Flow
(47:43) Connecting with Chase Jarvis
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#30: World memory champion Johannes Mallow joins Chris to share techniques you can use to boost your memory. They discuss how he became a memory champion despite his struggles with a muscle disease, the timeless techniques he uses to memorize things most of us assume are impossible, and how to use memory techniques in your personal and professional life (including a real time walkthrough of a popular memory technique).
Johannes Mallow has been a memory sportsman for 18 years. Throughout his career he was crowned World Memory Champion twice and has won the German Memory Championship four times. He is currently ranked 9th in the world by the World Association of Memory. Currently, he is a memory coach to executives.
Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/memory-hacks-johannes-mallow
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Johannes Mallow: Website | Memory Sports TV Twitch
Streamline your work: ClickUp App
App to help with your memory: Anki
Full Show Notes
(00:16) Who Is Johannes Mallow?
(01:29) What Is a Memory Championship?
(03:18) The Hardest Thing to Memorize (And How to Prepare for It)
(05:53) How Johannes Mallow Started His Career in Memory Sports
(07:16) Why Having a Muscle Disease Led Him to Become a Memory World Champion
(11:29) Two Things That Can Help You Overcome Hardship
(12:16) Is Memory a Talent or a Skill?
(13:27) How Memory and Creativity Are Connected
(15:15) Realtime Walkthrough of a Popular Memory Technique (Memory Palace)
(23:19) How Long Have Memory Techniques Been Around?
(24:32) Has Our Memory Evolved Over Time OR Do We Have Better Memory Than Our Ancestors?
(27:52) Why You Need to Have Several Memory Palaces
(30:06) How to Remember Lots of Numbers and Playing Cards Very Quickly
(34:44) How to Memorize Many Names (Even Foreign Names)
(36:58) Memory Skills You Need for Your Professional and Personal Life (Names, Negotiation)
(43:47) Remembering Abstract Things That Aren’t Easy to Visualize
(47:26) How to Remember Things That Aren’t in Order
(49:38) Why (and How) You Should Train Your Memory Daily
(52:16) Are Memory Skills Transferable to Other Skills Like Learning a Language?
(53:24) Can You Make a Living Out of Memory Sports?
(55:43) Using Gamification for Mundane Things
(56:58) Why Johannes Uses Cooperative Management Tools
(58:18) An App to Help With Your Memory
(59:22) How to Connect With Johannes Mallow
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#29: Bestselling author and relationship expert Logan Ury joins Chris to discuss the science behind successful relationships. They discuss how to build relationships that last a lifetime, how to apply relationship science to professional relationships, and how to make sure you have a fulfilling marriage once you find a partner that is right for you.
Logan Ury (@loganury) is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach and the author of the bestselling book How to Not Die Alone. She is also the director of relationship science at the dating app Hinge. Previously, she ran Google’s behavioral science team (The Irrational Lab).
“Love is natural, but dating is not” - Logan Ury
Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/lasting-relationships-logan-ury/
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Logan Ury: Website | Twitter | Instagram
Logan Ury’s Book: How to Not Die Alone
Find your dating tendency: Quiz
Relationship contract: Google Doc Template
Notable relationship researchers: Eli Finkel | Dr. John and Julie Gottman
Friendship in the age of loneliness by Adam Smiley Poswolsky: Book
Full Show Notes
(00:14) Who Is Logan Ury?
(01:32) Why She Titled Her Book “How To Not Die Alone”
(02:38) Does Being in a Relationship Improve Your Life According to Research?
(03:13) Why Logan Ury Went From Behavioral Scientist to Dating Coach
(04:33) Dating Is a Relatively New Phenomenon, How Does That Affect Us?
(05:50) Do Arranged Marriages and Set-Ups Work?
(08:54) Does Having More Options Make Dating Harder?
(11:00) Why the Idea of ‘The One’ or Having a Soul Mate Is a Harmful Idea
(12:02) How to Transition From a Maximizer to a Satisficer Personality in Dating
(14:08) The Three Dating Tendencies (Which One Are You?)
(17:59) Why Don’t We Ever Learn About How to Date Better?
(19:40) Which Couples Are Most Likely to Break Up (According to Relationship Scientists)
(22:42) Can You Learn to Have More Successful Relationships?
(24:23) Four Ways Relationship Science Can Level Up Your Professional Relationships
(29:13) Why You Should Stop Searching for a ‘Spark’
(31:44) Looking for a Life Partner, Not a Prom Date
(34:13) Why You Need a Relationship Contract (And Other Hacks for Married Couples)
(39:40) Why You Should Have Other Significant Others
(44:10) How Logan Ury Wrote Her Book and Overcame Procrastination
(46:30) Should You Write a Book?
(48:09) Logan’s Goals for 2022
(49:25) What Does Logan Ury Think of Dating Apps?
(50:59) How Can You Make Friends as an Adult?
(53:18) How to Connect With Logan Ury
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#28: NBA legend Manu Ginobili joins Chris to share how he made the journey from an Argentine kid who loved basketball to becoming an NBA All-Star. They discuss how Manu pushed his mind and body to beat the odds throughout his career, what led him to such a frugal lifestyle for a professional athlete, and what he's planning for his more than one million credit card points.
Manu (@manuginobili) is an Argentine former professional basketball player and two time NBA all star. Over his 23 year career, he became one of only two players to win a EuroLeague title, an NBA championship, and an Olympic gold medal. He was a member of the San Antonio Spurs for his entire NBA career, making the playoffs with the team every single year and winning four NBA championships. He retired from in 2018 at age 40 as one of only 30 players to ever play in the NBA in their 40s.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/winning-manu-ginobili
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Manu Ginobili: Twitter | Instagram
Waking up with Sam Harris: Website
Manu's Book recommendations: Thinking, Fast and Slow | Sapiens | Why We Sleep | Waking Up | Guns Germs and Steel | Unshakeable
All the Hacks #19 with Andy Rachleff
Best Restaurant in Oklahoma: Red PrimeSteak
Full Show Notes
(00:15) Who Is Manu Ginobili?
(02:38) Changing the Aspirations of Argentinian Basketball Players
(05:03) Manu’s Atypical NBA Career as an Outsider and Late Bloomer
(07:09) The Benefit of Appreciating the Value of Coaching Early On
(09:23) Why He Unusually Stayed With One Team His Entire Career
(10:42) How He Unknowingly Kept an Unbeatable Style
(12:38) How to Persevere When You Lose More Than You Win
(16:20) What Helped Manu Become an Exceptional Outlier in the NBA
(18:54) The Very Mundane Changes Manu Made to Improve His Life
(20:30) How Mindfulness and Meditation Transformed Manu’s Mind and Career
(24:57) Spending Time After Retirement
(26:00) Why Your Brain Needs You to Exercise
(27:47) Staying Disciplined With Exercise Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
(30:08) Transitioning to Being a VC From Scratch
(32:18) The Differences Between Running a Company and Running a Team
(33:26) Why He Doesn’t Work Full-Time
(34:25) Not Facing the Challenges He Thought He Was Going to Face After Retiring
(37:01) Why Manu Never Brought Basketball Home
(41:29) Why Manu Drives a Minivan and Doesn’t Buy Fancy Watches
(44:42) What Manu DOES Splurge On
(45:42) How Manu Got Into the World of Points and Miles
(49:13) Manu Ginobili's Travel Bucket List
(51:27) Manu’s Traveling Style
(53:33) Must Dos in Argentina
(55:14) Does Everyone on a Basketball Team Sit in Business Class When the Team Travels?
(56:35) How Manu Realized He’s Doing Investing All Wrong
(58:28) Figuring Out the Value of Sleep
(59:49) Manu’s Book Recommendations
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#27: The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, joins Chris to share tons of points hacks. There are more opportunities today than ever before to earn points. In their conversation, they talk about travel in our post-pandemic world, the best credit cards you can get, how to get the most out of your points and Brian’s favorite travel tips and destinations.
Brian Kelly (@briankelly) founded The Points Guy (TPG) in 2010. TPG is one of the largest authority sites in the world focused on maximizing points and miles. Before TPG Brian worked on Wall Street at Morgan Stanley.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/the-points-guy-brian-kelly
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Brian Kelly: Instagram
The Points Guy: App | Website | Twitter
Point.me: $1 for your first month with this link (and using the code HACKS)
Bora Bora Hotels: Conrad | St. Regis
Moorea Hotels: Hilton | Sofitel
Changing Award Travel: TPG Guide
Get points on paying rent: Bilt Rewards
Southwest Companion Pass: How to quickly earn the Southwest Companion Pass | Card Signups
Award Booking Services: PointsPros | Point.me (formerly Juicy Miles)
Should you get Amex Centurion (black) card: TPG Article
Lonely Planet: Website
Meet locals when you travel: Couchsurfing | With Locals
Full Show Notes
(00:17) Who Is Brian Kelly?
(01:30) Brian’s Trips During the Pandemic
(03:30) Places That Haven’t Opened Up Yet
(03:56) Is Travel in COVID-19 Actually Unsafe?
(05:20) How Have Points Changed in the Pandemic?
(07:55) How Rich Do You Have to Be to Earn Lots of Points?
(09:42) A Way You Can Stay Organized If You Have Many Credit Cards
(11:47) Should You Use a Points Booking Company or Book Flights Yourself With Points?
(13:57) How You Can Keep Track of All Your Airline Points
(15:00) Should You Use a Portal to Help You Spend Your Points?
(16:19) Should You Transfer Your Credit Card Points to Hotels?
(20:40) Chris’ Bad Relationship With American (Founders Card)
(21:51) When You Should Cancel or Downgrade a Credit Card
(23:12) One of the Best Credit Card Perks Out There (Get Free Flights for Your Travel Partner)
(24:53) Awesome Lounges by Capital One Opening Soon
(25:26) Should You Get an Amex Centurion (Black) Card and Other Premium Cards?
(28:28) The Points Guy’s Addiction to Points and Miles
(29:58) The Inconvenience of Checking Bags
(32:46) Getting Destination Tips From SMART and Seasoned Travelers
(35:04) A Mask Hack for Long Flights (and an Eating Hack)
(35:48) What to Do in a City You’ve Never Visited Before
(37:08) Advice for Growing a Community-Based Business
(40:12) Should You Get Travel Insurance?
(41:16) Top Destinations for People Who Are New to Points
(44:30) Why You Should Read the Travel Guide for Your OWN City
(46:21) How to Keep in Touch With The Points Guy
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#26: Best-selling author Tim Ferriss chats with Chris about how he built and grew his podcast (The Tim Ferriss Show) to 700+ Million Downloads. They give a deep inside look at how their podcasts got started and how everything comes together each week (equipment, production, interviews and more). They also discuss a number of topics relevant outside of podcasting, like interviewing skills, marketing, branding and storytelling.
Tim Ferriss (@tferriss) has been listed as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People.” He is an early-stage technology investor and the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek and Tools of Titans. His podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show was the first business/interview podcast to exceed 100 million downloads and has now exceeded 700 million downloads.
Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/podcasting-tim-ferriss
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Resources Mentioned
Tim Ferriss: Twitter | Instagram | Blog | Podcast | 5-Bullet Friday Newsletter
Tim’s Resources on Podcasting: 2016 Blog Post | Interview with Rolf Potts
Podcast Recording Platforms: Zencastr | SquadCast | Riverside.fm | QuickTime | Apple
Other Podcasting Tools: Descript | Chartable
Podcasting Equipment
Tim’s Books
Tim Ferriss Show Episodes:
Other Books and Blog Posts:
Other Podcasts:
Full Show Notes
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#25: Bestselling author Nir Eyal joins Chris to discuss how you can become indistractable. They discuss the hidden psychology that drives people to distraction, why procrastination is not a character flaw, why you should stop using to-do lists and how becoming indistractable will let you take back your time and start making traction on the things that matter to you in your life.
Nir Eyal (@nireyal) has taught at the Stanford School of Business and their design school. He has co-founded and sold two tech companies and is the author of two best-selling books: Hooked: How To Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/becoming-indistractable-nir-eyal
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Resources Mentioned
Nir's Website: Nir and Far (includes Nir's free 80 page Indistractable workbook)
Summary of Indistractable: The Most Important Skill of the Future is Being ‘Indistractable’
Nir's Books:
Select Articles & Resources from Nir:
Full Show Notes
(00:24) Who Is Nir Eyal?
(01:48) What Is the Opposite of Distraction (And It’s Not Focus)?
(03:06) How Your Mind Tricks You Into Thinking You’re Being Productive
(04:51) How He Discovered That Distraction Doesn’t Have Anything to Do With Technology
(09:57) Here’s the Real (Scientific) Reason Why You Get Distracted
(13:13) 4 Steps to Become Indistractable
(15:06) This Is How You Can Stop Being Impulsive
(20:55) The Problem With To-Do Lists
(25:04) The Difference Between Diversion and Distraction
(28:27) How to Save Time and Energy on Checking Your Email
(35:03) Building an Indistractable Workplace: Reactive Work vs. Reflective Work
(36:58) Do What You Say You Will or Burn $100 Bill (Price Pact)
(40:49) Can You Get Your Partner to Be Indistractable With You? (Effort Pact)
(44:48) Is Multitasking a Distraction (And What Is Multichannel Multitasking)?
(46:50) Wearing a Concentration Crown (Work From Home Hack)
(48:44) When Should You Start Teaching Your Kids to Be Indistractable?
(49:40) How to Connect With Nir
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#24: Entrepreneur Jaspreet Singh joins Chris to discuss what a minority mindset is and how you can have one yourself. They talk about how to get through the tough early days of any entrepreneurial project, some of Jaspreet’s mistakes and learnings, and his favorite financial tips and hacks.
Jaspreet Singh (@m2jaspreetsingh) is a licensed attorney and serial entrepreneur, who in 2015 decided to help others avoid the financial mistakes he made and founded Minority Mindset - a financial media company and popular YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/minority-mindset-jaspreet-singh
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Resources Mentioned
Minority Mindset: YouTube Channel | Minority Mindset News Channel | Website | Instagram
Connect with Jaspreet: Instagram | LinkedIn
Full Show Notes
(00:16) Who Is Jaspreet Singh?
(01:30) What Is a Minority Mindset?
(01:56) How Jaspreet’s Life Experiences Led Him to Develop a Minority Mindset
(06:41) When He Finally Figured Out He Can Actually Be an Entrepreneur (And Didn’t Have to Be a Doctor)
(08:37) How to Think Differently EVEN When Your Loved Ones Don’t Support You
(13:06) What Changes Do You Have to Make to Start Escaping the Rat Race?
(15:56) How You Can Use Your Creativity to Start a Business Without Spending a Lot of Money (Or Risk)
(19:19) How to Stay Consistent on YouTube Even If No One Is Watching Your Content
(22:04) Instead of Working to Make Money, Work to Build Assets
(25:01) Here’s Why You’ll Probably Need More Than One Job
(30:19) Good Reasons to Save Money vs. Bad Reasons to Save Money
(34:16) Follow The Rule of 5 Before Spending Your Money
(37:22) What Jaspreet Loves to Splurge On
(40:27) How to Connect With Jaspreet Singh
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#23: Behavioral Scientist Kristen Berman joins Chris to discuss what research shows about why people act so irrationally, how we can actually change our own behaviors, why she thinks habits are overrated, and some great hacks for increasing happiness.
Kristen Berman (@bermster) co-founded Irrational Labs and Common Cents Lab at Duke University, and is a founding team member of Google’s behavioral science unit. Kristen also co-authored a series of workbooks called Hacking Human Nature for Good: A practical guide to changing human behavior and is the host of the new podcast: Science of Change.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/behavior-change-kristen-berman
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Kristen Berman: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Kristen's New Podcast: The Science of Change
Irrational Labs: Website | Newsletter | Online Bootcamps
Rescue Time App: Website
How to use other people to achieve your goals
Get a dog (and why you shouldn't try to create habits)
Give yourself a deadline - the deadline made me do it.
3 ways to stress less about money
Collection of Rule of Thumb research
Full Show Notes
(00:14) Who Is Kristen Berman?
(01:59) What Actually Influences Our Decision-Making?
(03:20) Is Efficient Decision-Making as Simple as Changing Your Environment?
(05:49) Why Saving Is NOT a Habit
(09:10) Setting Up Decision Days
(10:37) How You Can Stop Procrastinating With Your Decisions
(13:25) Why Online Communities Focused on Money Motivate You
(15:21) How You Should Act When You Have a Really Busy To-Do List
(18:39) What Voting, Flu Shots, and Your To-Do List Have in Common
(20:10) Why Teaching Someone Something Is Simply Not Enough (According to Scientific Research)
(22:54) Setting Up Systems for Your Life That Suit Your Personality and Your ERRORS
(28:03) How to Make Committing to Working Out Easier
(30:32) Here’s Why (and How) You Should Disrupt Your Life More Often
(35:44) One Thing Everyone Can Do to Optimize Their Life Experience
(37:47) An Easy Hack to Feel Happier Almost Instantly
(38:52) Why You Should Get Uncomfortably Specific About Your Goal Behaviors
(42:00) How to Have Self Control in a World Full of Impulse Triggers
(45:11) Is Being Aware of Your Biases Enough to Change Your Behavior?
(46:38) Why Opting Out of Things Can Make You Happier
(48:25) Designing for Peak Experiences When You Travel
(49:56) How to Have More Interesting Conversations
(52:46) What Is Kristen Berman Up to These Days?
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#22: Patrick McGinnis, bestselling author and creator of the word FOMO, joins Chris to discuss the history of FOMO, ways to overcome the toll it can have on your life, a framework to vastly improve your decision-making and their favorite hacks.
Patrick McGinnis (@pjmcginnis) is credited for coining the words 'FOMO' and 'FOBO' in 2004. He's the author of two bestselling books: The 10% Entrepreneur and Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice and his work has been featured in the New York Times, Politico, and more. He's also the host of the hit podcast FOMOsapiens.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/fomo-patrick-mcginnis
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Patrick McGinnis: Website | FOMOsapiens Podcast | Twitter | Instagram
Patrick's Books: 10% Entrepreneur | Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice
Patrick's Course: How To Be A Part-Time Entrepreneur Course
Ariana Huffington's Phone Bed: Amazon
HabitShare App: Website
Full Show Notes
(00:19) Who Is Patrick McGinnis?
(02:40) How He Coined the Word 'FOMO'
(06:39) The Actual Definition of 'FOMO' From Its Creator
(08:41) How to Remember That Social Media Is Not a Real Representation of Life
(11:09) Are You Part of the 80% That Sleep With Their Phone Next to Them? Do This Instead
(12:40) Things You Can Do to Lighten FOMO Anxiety
(15:30) Was There FOMO Before Social Media?
(17:40) Core Drivers of FOMO
(18:28) What Is FOBO and Is It More Positive Than FOMO?
(20:42) How Do You Balance FOBO With Healthy Optimization? (A Decision-Making Hack)
(27:02) The Difference Between Maximizers and Satisficers
(28:59) The Great Resignation: What You Should Do Before Quitting Your Job
(34:46) Should You Have a Successful Side-Hustle Before Quitting Your Job?
(38:20) A Funny Hack for Getting Better Treatment at Restaurants
(39:14) Making Meditation a Habit That Actually Lasts (Competitive Meditation)
(44:38) Productivity Hack: Getting a Proper Home Office
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#21: Author and money expert Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez joins Chris to talk about hacks for visiting and living in cities, deals for holiday gifting and why most money problems aren’t really about money.
Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez (@stefanieoconnell) is a journalist and author of The Broke and Beautiful Life, the host of the Money Confidential podcast and the founder of Statement Cards. Her work and advice has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and more.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/city-hacks-stefanie-oconnell-rodriguez
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Stefanie: Twitter | Website | Money Confidential Podcast
Stephanie's Book: Broke and Beautiful Life
Get free haircuts: Salon Apprentice
Exciting Dates Book: Adventure Challenge
Stephanie's Guide: 25 Money talks every couple should have
Stefanie's Newsletter: Ambition Bulletin
Full Show Notes
(00:20) Who Is Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez?
(01:26) How Stefanie Went from Broadway to Being a Personal Finance Expert
(04:12) The Worst Thing About Low-Paying Careers
(04:49) The Only Consolation When You Are Not Making a Lot of Money
(06:06) How to Do Amazing Activities in High Cost of Living Cities for Free (Or Cheap)
(08:58) How to Find Side Hustles That Give You Exclusive Access to Things You’re Interested In
(11:12) How Can You Go to the Theater for Free (Or Very Cheap)?
(13:58) How to Get Floor Seats at SNL
(15:22) How You Can Have Fun on the Weekends Using Your Credit Card Rewards
(16:11) How You Can Get Discounted Dental Work AND Free Haircuts
(18:10) Why Living in a High Cost of Living Area Really Pays (Despite Being Expensive)
(19:36) Does Where You Live Still Matter in a Post-COVID World? (Geoarbitrage Your Income)
(23:38) Hacks for Holiday Gifting!
(24:57) Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Gifts
(27:40) Chris’ Attempt at Trying to Opt Out of Holiday Gift Lists
(30:29) When People Get Your Kids Gifts They Don’t Need
(31:26) Stop Buying Birthday Gifts for Your Significant Other, Do This Instead
(32:57) Money Issues Are Almost Never About the Money (Explained)
(37:04) What Does It Mean to Be Financially Fair and Equal in a Relationship?
(43:19) The Ambition Penalty Women Face in the Workplace
(50:06) How Women Can Advocate for Themselves While Avoiding Backlash
(52:44) How to Connect With Stefanie
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#20: All the Hacks host Chris Hutchins answers the top questions from listeners, including redeeming your points and miles for maximum value, managing your points as a couple, the best financial tools and services and his favorite apps for maximizing productivity.
Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) is the host of All the Hacks and the Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront. He's amassed over 12 million points/miles in his lifetime, has started/sold two companies and is a registered investment advisor.
Links to the best credit cards and signup bonuses: ATH Best Cards Page
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions
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Resources Mentioned
DIY Pro Pest Control: Pestie (10% Off)
Top Credit Card & Signup Links: Top Cards for 2021 | Best Signup Bonuses
Point.me: $1 for your first month with this link (and using the code HACKS)
Award Search Sites: Expert Flyer | KVS Availability Tool
Award Booking Services: List and Reviews
Budgeting: Mint, YNAB, Copilot and Tiller
Net Worth Tracking: Wealthfront
Taxes: TurboTax or Andersen Tax
Self-Directed Brokerage: Interactive Brokers or Vanguard
Automated Brokerage: Wealthfront ($5k Managed Free)
529: Wealthfront
Estate Planning: Trust and Will (15% Off)
Crypto: BlockFi ($250 in free Crypto)
HSA: Lively
Efficiency Apps: Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts | Alfred | Rectangle (or Spectacle)
Passwords/Security: 1Password (Free Trial)
Mobile apps on your computer: Blue Stacks
Full Show Notes
(1:13) Getting Rid of Ants and Pests
(3:00) Q: What Are the Top 2-3 Credit Cards for 2021?
(6:32) Q: Are Signup Bonuses a Good Way to Earn Points?
(8:06) Best Signup Bonuses Right Now
(10:47) Q: How Do You Earn the Most Points for Wedding Expenses?
(12:36) Q: How Do You Optimize Earning Points as a Couple?
(16:22) Preventing Miles From Expiring
(17:38) Q: Are Points Worth It If You Don’t Travel Much?
(18:39) Q: Is There Any Downside to Buying Gift Cards to Earn Points?
(21:36) Q: How Do You Redeem Points for Maximum Value?
(30:33) Q: What’s the Best Way to Save for Your Kid’s College?
(32:27) Insurance Plans for Pregnancy and Childbirth
(33:26) Q: What Do You Think About Investing in Alternatives?
(34:41) Q: Is There Any Way to Automate Your Investing?
(36:12) Q: What Are the Best Financial/Investment Tools and Services?
(40:45) The Best Software/Apps I Use to Be More Efficient
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#19: Legendary investor Andy Rachleff joins Chris to chat about how you should be investing your money to build your wealth. They discuss the investing mistakes so many make, when it makes sense to pick stocks and why you might not want to max out your 401k.
Andy Rachleff (@arachleff) is the co-founder and CEO of Wealthfront. He also serves as a the chairman of the endowment investment committee for University of Pennsylvania and as a member of the faculty at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Previously, Andy co-founded Benchmark Capital, one of the most successful venture capital firms of all time.
Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/investing-andy-rachleff
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Resources Mentioned
Get $5k Managed for free at Wealthfront
Connect with Andy: Twitter | LinkedIn
Wealthfront: Website | Blog | Guide to Financial Health
Why Angel Investors Don’t Make Money: TechCrunch Article
Why Rental Properties Are Not Good Investments: Wealthfront Article
Burt Malkiel's Book: A Random Walk Down Wall Street
Full Show Notes
(00:32) Who Is Andy Rachleff? (Episode Overview)
(01:58) Andy's First Investment
(05:54) Andy's Path from Investment Banking to Venture Capital
(08:39) How Great Companies Are Started
(10:50) Why Did Andy Feel the Need to Start Wealthfront?
(14:36) Can You Be Successful Picking Stocks?
(19:48) Is an Angel Investment in a Startup a Good Investment?
(21:42) How Can You Make Passive Investing More Exciting?
(23:17) What About Investing in Alternatives Like Art?
(24:09) Is Real Estate or a Rental Property a Good Investment?
(27:19) Investing Hacks to Save Money on Taxes
(33:39) How to Make Changes to Your Investment Portfolio
(34:56) Does It Make Sense to Invest When Markets Are at All-Time Highs?
(39:02) When Should You Speculate with Your Investments?
(40:46) Don't Always Evaluate Your Investment Decisions by How Much You Made or Lost
(41:38) How Should You Change Your Investing Strategy When You Have More Money?
(42:40) Are Wealth Managers Worth Their Fee?
(45:01) Why a Good Tax Advisor Is Better Than a Wealth Manager
(46:10) Andy's Winning Tactics for Negotiating
(48:35) Why You Should Always Be Pareto Optimal
(50:06) The Value of Liquidity and Why You Might Not Want to Max Out Your 401(k)
(55:24) How to Connect with Andy Rachleff
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#18: Foodist Darya Rose Ph.D. chats with Chris about food and the science behind healthy lifestyles. They discuss how you can lose weight without giving up everything you love, what foods to eat more of, how to cook so food tastes better and plenty of hacks for everything along the way.
Darya Rose (@summertomato) has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from UCSF and degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley. She is the author of Foodist: Using Real Food and Real Science to Lose Weight Without Dieting, and creator of the award-winning blog Summer Tomato, one of TIME's 50 Best Websites. She's also the host of the podcast The Darya Rose Show.
Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/real-food-darya-rose
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Darya: Twitter | Instagram | Podcast | Summer Tomato Blog
Darya’s Book: Foodist: Using Real Food and Real Science to Lose Weight Without Dieting
How you can learn to cook without using recipes: Foodist Kitchen
Free 5-day challenge to become a more mindful eater: Mindful Meal Challenge
A recipe where cauliflower tastes just as delicious as french fries: Recipe
Full Show Notes
(00:50) Who Is Darya Rose Ph.D.? (Episode Overview)
(01:42) Do Diets Actually Work Long Term?
(03:03) How Did Darya Get Into the World of Food Science and Wellbeing?
(04:47) What Do People Who Seem Effortlessly Healthy Their Whole Lives Do?
(06:12) Why Do People Keep Thinking That Diets Will Work Despite the Science?
(07:22) Why Do Diets Always Fail?
(08:15) Who Is a Foodist and Why Are They Different From Dieters?
(09:23) How to Start Setting Up an Awesome Relationship With Food
(10:35) What Is REAL Food?
(11:50) How Can You Start Liking Vegetables or Other Foods You May Not Like?
(13:55) Are Vegetables at the Farmer’s Market More Expensive Than the Grocery Store?
(15:42) Easy Tricks to Make Food Way More Delicious
(18:06) Are Some Foods Bad?
(19:49) What Should You Do Instead of Dieting?
(21:47) How to Eat Out and Still Be Mindful of Your Health
(24:22) How Can You Tame Your Sweet Tooth?
(27:10) Two Great Habits You Can Adopt to Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle Today
(31:34) Do You Need to Memorize Recipes to Learn How to Cook?
(33:36) How You Can Train Yourself to Eat Smaller Portions
(37:03) How Can You Make Your Food Habits Automatic?
(39:19) How You Can Save Money by Making Food at Home
(40:02) An Easy Nutritious Meal You Can Make Right Now That Even Kids Love
(41:56) A Great Hack to Cook Meat!
(42:38) How to Make Food That Kids Keep Wanting
(45:26) Should You Do Intermittent Fasting?
(47:22) Does the Time You Eat Your Food Matter?
(48:20) How Can You Start Leading a Healthier Lifestyle? (What First Steps Should You Take?)
(49:54) Are Fruits a Form of Dessert and Can You Gain Weight Eating Fruit?
(51:29) How Can You Find Out Which Foods Are in Season Right Now?
(53:19) How to Connect With Darya
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#17: Negotiation professor and expert Kwame Christian joins Chris to discuss how you can become a better negotiator at work and at home. They discuss common mistakes made while negotiating, a three step process you can use in every negotiation, and how talking less can be your key to success.
Kwame Christian (@kwamechistian) is a practicing attorney, the director of the American Negotiation Institute, a professor of Negotiation at the Ohio State University, the host of the world’s most popular negotiation podcast (Negotiate Anything), and the best-selling author of Finding Confidence in Conflict: Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life
Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/mastering-negotiation-kwame-christian
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Resources Mentioned
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American Negotiation Institute: Website | Negotiation Guides
Books: The Code of Trust (by Robin Dreeke) | Finding Confidence in Conflict (by Kwame Christian)
Podcasts: Negotiate Anything Podcast | Ask With Confidence Podcast | Negociación desde Cero
Full Show Notes
(00:15) Who Is Kwame Christian? (Episode Overview)
(01:15) What Do Most People Get Wrong When It Comes to Negotiating?
(01:40) Is Negotiating a Skill That Is Valuable for Everyone?
(02:22) Are Some People Better Than Others at Negotiating?
(03:45) How Can You Measure How Good of a Negotiator You Are?
(05:06) What Does a Successful Negotiation Feel Like?
(06:36) Is Negotiating Strategic or Tactical?
(07:25) How Did Kwame Christian End Up Being the Negotiation Guy?
(11:49) The Simple 3-Step Negotiation Process (The Compassionate Curiosity Framework)
(19:05) How Can You Prepare for a Negotiation?
(21:49) Why Are We Better Negotiators Outside of Our Homes?
(24:19) How to Prepare for Any Negotiation in 3 Minutes
(25:00) Why Open-Ended Questions Give You the Leverage You Need in a Negotiation
(25:58) The Most Powerful Questions You Can Ask in a Negotiation
(27:03) How Much Should You Speak in a Negotiation?
(28:30) How to Win Every Single Difficult Conversation You Enter
(30:33) Who Should Make the First Offer in a Negotiation? (The Anchoring Technique)
(33:34) How You Might Accidentally Make People Insist on Their Point of View (Psychological Entrenchment)
(36:26) When Should You Walk Away From a Negotiation?
(38:47) Big Things People Forget to Negotiate
(41:37) Common Mistakes in Almost Every Negotiation
(42:55) How Should You Negotiate With Kids? (Parenting Towards Obsolescence)
(45:40) What Is Validation?
(49:28) Should You Try to Get Rejected?
(52:41) How to Recover From Saying the Wrong Things in a Conversation With Someone You Love
(55:13) Can You Negotiate With Yourself?
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#16: Entrepreneur and budgeting pro Jesse Mecham joins Chris to talk about why you need a budget regardless of how much you make. They also discuss about why budgeting gets a bad rap, how to make it easy, why you might be doing it wrong and some of Jesse's top family hacks.
Jesse Mecham is the founder and CEO of You Need A Budget (YNAB), one of the best budgeting tools in the market today. He started the company in 2004 as a side hustle and it now supports over 100,000 customers. He's also the host of the YNAB Podcast and author of the bestselling book You Need A Budget.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/easy-budgeting-jesse-mecham
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Resources Mentioned
Try out YNAB: Free Month Offer
Connect with Jesse Mecham: YNAB Podcast | Website | Email
Roth IRAs: Backdoor Roth IRAs and Mega Backdoor Roth IRA
Full Show Notes
(00:18) Who Is Jesse Mecham?
(01:36) Why Is the Idea of Budgeting Associated with Negative Feelings?
(02:56) The Stress of Figuring Out What You Can and Cannot Afford
(05:00) Do You Have to Look at Past Spending Before You Create a Budget?
(12:19) Why You Need a Budget Even If You Make a Good Income
(15:08) Four Rules of Budgeting
(17:26) Should You Use a Spreadsheet or an App to Create Your Budget?
(22:10) How to Budget and Save When You Have a Big Family?
(27:55) How Did Jesse Become the YNAB Guy? (You Need a Budget Origin Story)
(31:51) The Biggest Hack of All (According to Jesse)
(34:02) A Nerdy Investment Hack (Get Tax-Free Money!)
(38:18) The 1% Retirement Investment Rule
(41:10) Life Hacks That Make Jesse's Life More Convenient
(42:56) How to Connect with Jesse Mecham
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#15: Andy Hill joins Chris to discuss all the marriage, kids and money hacks. They discuss combining finances, teaching your kids about money, and how to get on the same page with your spouse when it comes to money.
Andy Hill (@andyhillmkm) is the founder of the award-winning podcast and blog Marriage, Kids, and Money. He and wife Nicole started out their money journey with $50K in debt and paid it off in less than a year. In the next 10 years, they paid off their mortgage and built their net worth to more than a million dollars.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/marriage-kids-money-andy-hill
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Book Recommendations: Family Board Meeting | Everybody Fights
Full Show Notes
(00:42) Who Is Andy Hill?
(01:52) Two Common Misconceptions When It Comes to Relationships and Money
(04:04) Finding an Approach to Money That Works for Both of You (Speaking Each Other’s Money Language)
(07:54) Beginner Money Questions You Should Be Asking Early in the Relationship
(09:49) Advanced Money Questions to Ask in a Serious Relationship
(13:06) How to Make Time to Talk About Money in a Relationship? (Budget Party and More)
(15:56) How Andy Hill Paid Off His Entire Mortgage in 5 Years AND Saved Money
(20:07) Reasons You and Your Partner Might Fight About Money
(23:34) How to Act When You and Your Significant Other Have Money Fights
(24:49) Should You Combine Finances in Your Marriage (And Different Ways to Combine)?
(29:40) Non-Financial Relationship Hacks (Love Languages)
(33:52) How Did Andy Hill Pay Off All His Debt and Saved $1MM in Less Than 10 Years?
(37:22) How Much Money Does Raising a Child Actually Cost?
(39:08) How Do You Balance Saving for Yourself with Saving for Your Kids?
(43:45) Practical Ways to Help Your Kids Understand Money
(47:05) Why Just Giving Your Kids Money Is Not Enough (Helping Kids Avoid Mindless Spending)
(49:10) Why It's Important to Learn How Your Kids Like to Be Loved
(51:07) Understanding How Your Family Likes to Fight and Resolve Things
(54:15) How Did Andy Hill Become the Marriage, Kids, and Money Guy?
(57:04) How to Connect With Andy Hill
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#14: Real Estate Pro Andrew Kerr joins Chris to discuss house hacking. They talk about six different types of house hacks you can use to start saving money, tips for buying and selling properties, and how to start thinking about real estate as a way to build your wealth.
Andrew Kerr (@fibyrei) is a seasoned real estate investor and founder of Financial Independence by Real Estate Investing (FIbyREI.com). He is also the host of The House Hacking Podcast.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/house-hacking-andrew-kerr
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Andrew Kerr: FI by REI Website | Podcast | Twitter | Instagram
Six Types of House Hacks: House Hacking Ultimate Guide
9 biggest mistakes all real estate investors make: Free Guide
Podcast episode on ADUs: The House Hacking Podcast
Alternative loan types: VA Loan | HFA Loan
Full Show Notes
(00:15) Who Is Andrew Kerr?
(01:40) What Is House Hacking?
(02:22) Can House Hacking Be a Luxurious Experience?
(03:36) Does House Hacking Mean You Have to Share a Living Space with Someone Else?
(04:23) Six Different Types of House Hacking (Which One Is for You?)
(06:33) Do You Have to Buy a House to Be Able to House Hack (And How to Convince Your Landlord to Let You Sublet Your Rented Property)?
(09:06) What Loans You Should Consider When Buying a Property to Use for House Hacking (HFA Loans)
(12:54) The Four Pillars of Building Wealth Through Real Estate
(13:43) How Did Andrew Kerr Start House Hacking? (And How Chris Accidentally Started House Hacking)
(19:22) Do You Need to Have a Kitchen to Rent Out Your Place? (And 3 Types of Tenants)
(21:34) Four Key Costs That You Need to Consider Before House Hacking
(27:09) How Much Should You Rent Your Property For?
(28:10) What Does a Property Manager Do and Should You Get One for Your Property?
(31:07) What Is the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) House Hack?
(34:31) How Much Does It Cost to Build an ADU?
(35:52) Can You Add the Cost of Building an ADU to Your Mortgage?
(36:50) How Are ADUs Taxed? (And How You Can Pay 0 Tax on Your Extra Income)
(39:09) How You Can Make Money with Real Estate Even If the Value of Your Property Stays the Same
(41:57) Hacks for Buying a House (What the Average Homeowner Does Not Look For)
(46:04) Hacks for Selling a House (Small Things You Can Do That Will Pay Off a Lot)
(49:28) Andrew Kerr’s Tenant Tales (A SWAT Raid)
(53:00) Is the Current Market Good for House Hacking?
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#13: Afford Anything founder Paula Pant joins Chris to discuss how you can afford ANYTHING (but not everything). They also discuss how you can escape the 9-5, start making passive income, and take mini and/or semi-retirements throughout your life.
Paula Pant (@affordanything) is the founder and creator of Afford Anything where she runs an award winning personal finance website, a monthly newsletter, a top rated podcast and a Real Estate Investing Course. She built her career from scratch starting as a journalist making only $21,000 a year.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/paula-pant-afford-anything
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Afford Anything: Website | Podcast | Real Estate Investing Course
Her Book: Escape E-book
Full Show Notes
(00:15) Who Is Paula Pant?
(01:15) What Does It Mean That You Can Afford Anything?
(01:58) What You Get Wrong About Spending Your Money OR How You Trick Yourself Into Thinking You Are Being Smart With Money
(05:05) Saving Money Might Not Be What You Should Focus On. Focus on Growing the Gap.
(06:21) What Is Financial Freedom and Does It Mean You Have to Retire?
(08:00) Can You Escape the 9 to 5 and Still Have a Job? (And 4 Factors Great Jobs Have)
(10:14) If You Hate Your Job, Here’s a Two-Step Plan to Help You Build a Better Life
(13:59) The Two Main Types of Side Hustles (Ones You Can Scale, and Ones You Can’t)
(17:59) How Paula Transitioned Her Side Hustle Into a Full Business
(20:29) If You’re Terrified of the Risk of Taking a Leap, This Advice Will Help
(24:17) Why Passive Income Is NOT Free Money
(26:48) Should You Invest in Rental Properties for Passive Income?
(29:06) What You Must Do BEFORE Investing in Rental Properties?
(30:12) Mistakes Beginner Real Estate Investors Make
(31:38) How to Start Learning About Real Estate Investing for Beginners
(34:25) Should You Invest in Alternatives to Buying Rental Properties (REIT Portfolios and Why Crowdsourced Real Estate Investing Is Not Good for You)
(37:59) How Can You Better Value Your Time?
(39:23) How to Get More Comfortable With Spending Money on Outsourcing Things You Can Potentially Do Yourself
(43:46) Why Chris Bought a One-Way Ticket to Cairo?
(47:58) How the Idea of Afford Anything Was Born (You Heard It Here First)
(49:47) What Are Mini-Retirements and Semi-Retirements, and How Are They Different? (And Which Should You Do)
(52:53) Taking Short Vacations vs. Taking Long Trips
(56:05) Paula Pant’s Favorite Hack: Reframing Your Thoughts (You Are Probably Richer Than You Think)
(59:48) How to Build a Daily Gratitude Habit and Stop It From Fading Away
(1:04:20) How to Connect With Paula Pant
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#12: Career expert Kathryn Minshew joins Chris to discuss all things jobs: finding and landing one you'll love, making networking suck less, and how to build your personal brand online without needing to be a "social media influencer".
Kathryn Minshew (@kmin) is the founder and CEO of The Muse and the co-author of the best selling book The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/career-hacks-kathryn-minshew
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Kathryn’s book: The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career
Find people’s emails when you are on their profile: Lusha
Get pocket to save articles to read later: Get Pocket
Articles about interviewing from The Muse: Interview questions and answers | Interview Skills | Phone Interviews
Full Show Notes
Who is Kathryn Minshew? (00:15)
The biggest misconception with job searches. (01:35)
What should you do if you are unhappy with your job? (02:41)
Should your career revolve around your passion? (05:06)
How Kathryn found a career that is perfect for her. (08:18)
How can you know if you would be a good fit for a particular career? (12:34)
3 key tips to level up your networking skills. (13:46)
What is an informational interview and tips on how to do better at them. (16:42)
How to find email addresses of people you want to get connected with. (19:29)
How to leave networking conversations (and a power move hack). (25:27)
Here’s why to ask for things in PERSON. (28:30)
Building a personal brand (even without being a content creator). (30:30)
Should you censor your social media when applying for a job? (industry specific advice) (35:42)
3 different ways to find job opportunities (and how to get introduced to people you are interested in). (39:40)
If you feel you are asking for too many favors on your job search, do this. (44:45)
What if you want to work somewhere that is NOT hiring. (46:50)
Companies are as eager for the right person as you are for the right job. (real life example) (52:04)
How to answer “what is your biggest weakness” and “why do you want to work here” in an interview. (53:59)
Should you negotiate a job offer? (56:23)
Things to negotiate beyond your compensation. (59:25)
A hack to help you plan for future promotions. (1:02:19)
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#11: Chief Side Hustler Nick Loper joins Chris to talk all about side hustles, including some easy ways to make extra cash, bigger opportunities to replace your job, making passive income and finding profitable business ideas.
Nick Loper (@nloper) is founder of Side Hustle Nation, the host of the Side Hustle Show podcast. He has quite a few side hustles under his belt, including self publishing multiple books, flipping products on eBay and starting (and selling) his online businesses.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/side-hustles-nick-loper
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Nick Loper: LinkedIn | Twitter| YouTube
Side Hustle Nation: Website | Podcast | Facebook Group
Make money through market research: User Interviews | Respondent
Grocery side hustles: Instacart
Driving side hustles: Doordash | Uber
Print on demand: Redbubble | Merch By Amazon
Writing marketplaces: Medium | LinkedIn
Learn web design: CodeAcademy | Self Made Web Designer
Freelancing websites: UpWork | Fiverr
How to become a Salesforce consultant
Help people with tasks: Taskrabbit | Thumbtack
How to Start a Pooper Scooper Business
Finding ideas: Rip, Pivot, and Jam Method | Side Hustle Nation Ideas Page
Clipboard tools: Alfred | ClipX
Turning a Service Business into Passive Income (motorcycle guy)
Full Show Notes
(00:18) Who Is Nick Loper?
(01:02) How Did Nick Become the Side Hustle Guy?
(02:16) What Is a Side Hustle?
(03:46) Nick’s First Side Hustle
(05:16) The First Few Years of Entrepreneurial Experimentation
(06:10) Should You Start a Business Around Your Passion?
(08:39) 5 Day $500 Challenge: 3 No Brainer Side Hustle Ideas
(11:40) Metrics You Can Use to Compare Side Hustles
(13:13) Side Hustles You Can Do in 15 Minute Blocks
(15:23) If You Just Want to Do a One-Off Blog, Do This
(16:08) Easily Sell T-Shirts and Stickers Online
(19:15) 5 Skills You Can Learn Online to Increase Your Income
(22:36) What Is the “Software with a Service” Side Hustle Model?
(25:01) Marketplaces Where You Can Sell Your Services
(27:22) If You Just Mastered a Skill or Found a Solution to a Problem, Do This
(28:32) How Can You Monetize Your YouTube Channel?
(29:10) Active vs. Passive Income Stream (An Example of How Someone Creatively Built Passive Income)
(32:28) The Best Advice About Making Money Is This
(33:21) How Nick Made $6000 Dollars in Just a Few Hours of Work (It Doesn’t Have to Go Viral to Make Money)
(34:17) Should You Start With Easier Side Hustles or Should You Start With the Slow Route?
(36:06) Advice to Everyone Starting a Podcast (Setting Quit Dates).
(37:32) Before Committing to a Path, Look for This First
(40:04) Finding Business Ideas: What Sucks Method
(41:24) Finding Business Ideas: Rip, Pivot and Jam Method
(43:10) Finding Business Ideas: Sniper Method (Niching Down)
(45:40) Turning Your 9 to 5 Into a Side Hustle
(47:18) How Does Nick Make a Living?
(48:12) 3 Bonus Hacks
(50:12) Think of Side Hustles as an Experiment. (Test, Test, Test)
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#10: Money Hacks author Lisa Rowan joins Chris to talk about lots of money hacks your might not know about, including grocery store hacks, deals on prescriptions, finding and claiming your missing money and getting things repaired for free!
Lisa Rowan (@lisatella) is author of Money Hacks: 275+ Ways to Decrease to Decrease Spending, Increase Savings, and Make Your Money Work for You! She's also a consumer finance writer at Forbes and the co-host of the Pop Fashion podcast.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/money-hacks-lisa-rowan
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Lisa Rowan: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Podcast
Protect yourself online: Try 1Password for Free
Penny Hoarder: Website
Get a virtual credit card: Privacy.com
Coupons for Prescription drugs: GoodRx
Find coupons automatically: Honey
Websites where you can flip your things: Facebook Marketplace | Craigslist | NextDoor | Poshmark | StockX
Save on your energy bill: OhmConnect
Find out your credit (vantage) score: CreditKarma | Credit Sesame
Side hustle ideas: Rent A Friend | Sell Your Junk Mail | Dscout
Save money on books: Library Extension | Libby App
Full Show Notes
(00:01) A Winning Listener Hack
(00:37) Introduction to Lisa Rowan
(02:31) Lisa's Money Hack Obsession Origins
(06:31) Prioritize Splurges with a Key Question
(10:16) Escaping the Free Shipping Trap
(13:33) Swapping Subscriptions for Something Better
(15:26) Hacks to Avoid Free Trial Forgetfulness
(17:41) Saving on Prescriptions and Medical Costs
(22:26) Finding Discount Codes Beyond Honey
(23:29) Repair Cafes vs. Costly Fixes
(24:13) Thrifty Choices at the Pawn Shop
(24:42) Grocery Shopping Hacks: The Clockwise Stroll
(25:08) Flipping Unused Items for Profit
(28:20) Saving Energy, Getting Paid
(31:12) Credit Building via Rent Payments
(33:00) Getting Your Real Credit Score for Free
(35:03) Uncovering Missing Money
(39:00) Readiness for Money-Making Opportunities
(40:50) Unconventional Side Hustle Ideas
(44:54) Ignoring the Stock Market Noise
(45:55) Discerning Crucial Text Messages
(48:54) The Less Glamorous Side of Money Management
(49:23) An Unpublished Hack from Lisa
(50:46) Should You Try Every Hack?
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#9: Bestselling author Ramit Sethi joins Chris to talk about what living a rich life really means and how to start living one. They also discuss money rules that make your finances easier, the invisible scripts society has created to control our financial lives and how couples can better their tackle money issues.
Ramit Sethi (@ramit) is the author of I Will Teach You To Be Rich, a New Times Bestselling book with over a million copies sold. He also publishes a newsletter and runs programs about money, work and life at iwt.com.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/live-your-rich-life-ramit-sethi
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Ramit Sethi’s Book: I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Money Rules: Ramit's 10 Money Rules
Travel meaningfully: Airbnb Experiences
Full Show Notes
(01:10) What does it mean to be rich?
(02:40) Ramit's rich life
(05:31) Two conflicting money messages: Ignore both and do this
(08:04) Five essential personal finance questions
(10:04) The true cost of homeownership: Why a house isn't always a great investment
(16:38) Negotiate like an Indian: Just ask
(17:44) Timing and place for negotiation
(19:20) Unconventional items to negotiate
(20:45) Spend less or make more: The priority
(22:44) First step for financial order
(28:19) A rich life: Not shopping by price
(29:47) Overthinking $3 purchases
(30:50) Couples' money missteps
(33:57) Perception of being cheap
(35:42) Neglected financial education demographics
(37:57) When savings become excessive
(39:39) Paying cash for trips and optimizing time
(45:04) Your journey after making enough money
(48:50) Ramit's travel hacks
(53:04) The book buying rule
(53:45) Ramit's 10 money rules for easier decisions
(58:03) A financial challenge
(58:53) Investing: Embrace the boredom
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#8: Crypto expert Zac Prince, joins Chris to talk about how to earn 9% interest on cash through crypto stablecoins. They also discuss Zac’s favorite investing hacks, his crypto portfolio advice, Bitcoin, Ethereum and other different crypto tokens Zac invests in.
Zac Prince (@blockfizac) is the CEO of BlockFi, a crypto-first banking platform that lets you earn interest, borrow cash, and trade crypto. BlockFi is one of the fastest growing fintech companies ever and currently lets you earn up to 9% on your cash using crypto.
[Note: Since this episode aired, BlockFi has halted withdrawals and I can no longer recommend using them, but I've decided to keep the episode up]
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/blockfi-zac-prince
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Zac : Twitter | LinkedIn
Get your bills negotiated: BillShark | Trim
Grow your wealth: $5,000 Managed Free at Wealthfront
Options Income Strategies: Article from SeekingAlpha
Full Show Notes
(01:42) How Zac ended up running BlockFi
(03:35) How BlockFi pays high interest rates on cash
(06:50) Risks of putting money in a BlockFi account
(08:09) How BlockFI lends out about $70-80 for every $100
(09:31) BlockFi automation and risk reduction for bitcoin
(11:08) BlockFi's uniqueness in interest-paying platforms
(13:09) DeFi vs. BlockFi: Comparing payout potentials
(14:30) BlockFi's scale and valuation journey
(15:27) Should crypto be part of your investment?
(18:45) Mainstream adoption timeline for cryptocurrency
(21:42) Traditional banks and their crypto hesitations
(23:06) Stock options: Leveraging for wealth growth
(27:21) Credit score's role in saving money
(28:17) Outsourcing bill negotiation for savings
(29:32) The world’s first Bitcoin rewards credit card
(34:14) Navigating cryptocurrency variety: Three categories
(35:46) Exploring stablecoin applications
(36:19) BlockFi CEO’s cryptocurrency portfolio
(37:04) Ethereum: Betting on the blockchain future
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#7: Time management pro Laura Vanderkam joins Chris to talk about how to make the most out of your weeks. They discuss how to find time for yourself in your busy schedule, multitasking, feeling more productive in the morning, the best way to plan your week/weekend, and managing your time as a parent.
Laura Vanderkam (@lvanderkam) is the author of several time management books including 168 Hours and What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast. Her work has appeared in the New York times, the Wall Street Journal and Fortune. She also hosts two podcasts Before Breakfast and Best of Both Worlds and blogs at lauravanderkam.com.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/managing-time-laura-vanderkam/
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Laura: Twitter | Website | LinkedIn
Laura's Resources: Time Makeover Guide and Time Tracking Sheet
Laura’s Podcasts: Before Breakfast | Best of Both Worlds
Laura's Books
Homemade meals delivered: shef.com
Full Show Notes
(00:54) The misconception about time management
(02:02) Shifting mindset: "I have some time, what would I like to do with it?"
(04:37) Step 1: Tracking your time for a week
(06:17) Using spreadsheets for time tracking over apps
(07:26) The common time-wasting culprit
(09:26) Starting with what you want MORE time for
(11:13) Prioritizing the 3 most valuable things
(12:06) Time-making activities often mistaken for time-taking
(13:49) Scheduling breaks: Yes or No?
(14:23) Prioritizing and optimizing errands
(16:21) Productive use of spare minutes
(17:42) Nurturing relationships with limited time
(20:30) Quality time through scheduled alarms
(22:07) The truth about multitasking
(24:13) Partnered multitasking: Aligning goals
(25:45) Approaching your to-do list: 3 choices
(29:15) Healthy eating amidst busyness
(32:22) Outsourcing cooking: A consideration
(34:48) Friday planning for Sunday blues prevention
(37:02) Weekend dreams: Planning and listing
(41:12) Chores dilemma: Weekends or weekdays?
(44:49) Kids and weekends: An insightful approach
(46:24) Morning's value and productivity
(48:08) Overcoming morning struggles
(49:33) Morning habit introduction hacks
(51:30) Curbing phone time in the morning
(52:35) Mindfulness during the workday
(54:08) Efficient email management
(55:30) Balancing time with kids and self
(57:25) Nurturing independence in children
(59:41) A final time-saving trick
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#6: Renowned financial columnist, Morgan Housel talks with Chris about the psychology of money. They discuss the mindset of winning investors, new ways to think about risk, when to hold cash vs. invest, and how you can stop wanting more and focus on your own financial independence.
Morgan Housel (@morganhousel) is a partner at Collaborative Fund and a former columnist at The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal. He is also the author of the bestselling book The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/psychology-of-money-morgan-housel/
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Morgan: Twitter | Website | LinkedIn
Morgan’s book: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
Benjamin Graham's Books: The Intelligent Investor | Security Analysis
Eric Johnson's Book on Nazi Germany: What We Knew
Full Show Notes
(01:22) What Drove Morgan to Write the Book?
(03:58) Contrasting Finance Education with Real-World Application
(05:44) Unveiling the Highest Form of Wealth
(07:18) Exploring Financial Independence as a Spectrum
(10:28) Building Wealth: Balancing Saving and Earning
(12:30) The Paradox: Why People Dislike Saving Money
(13:36) Curbing Desires: A Strategy for Specific Individuals
(17:20) Extremes of FIRE: Striking a Social Balance
(19:34) Unraveling the Mysteries of Irrational Money Behavior
(22:16) Active vs. Passive Investing: Can You Embrace Both?
(26:52) Understanding Your True Risk Tolerance
(32:34) Embracing Fallibility and Liberating Yourself from Perfection
(36:25) Staying the Course: Making Multiple Calculated Bets
(38:51) Framework for Learning from Financial Mistakes
(39:30) Multidimensional History: Acknowledging Different Perspectives
(41:26) Learning from History: The Best Approach
(44:41) Reimagining Education: Shifting Curriculum Focus
(46:54) Parental Role: Nurturing Financial Education in Kids
(49:04) Delving into the Overlooked Aspects of Behavioral Finance
(50:47) The Singular Financial Hack You Need
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#5: Chris and Scott cover how to get the best deals on flights around the world. They discuss when and how to find and book the cheapest flights, making the most of flight cancelations or delays and lots of travel hacks to maximize happiness on all your trips.
Scott Keyes (@smkeyes) is the founder of Going, a service that helps over two million members find incredible deals on flights around the world. He is also the author of the bestselling book Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World.
Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/cheap-flights-scott-keyes/
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Scott Keyes: Twitter | Instagram
Scott's Book: Take More Vacations
Sign up for Scott's Flight Deals: Going
Best Search Engine for Flights: Google Flights
Find Nonstop Flights from any Airport: Flight Connections
Find Train, Bus and Ferry Routes: Rome2Rio | Seat61
Full Show Notes
(00:46) Scott’s Background and How He Got the Best Flight Deal in His Life
(03:50) The Power of More Vacations: Boosting Happiness and Success
(5:45) Living in the Golden Age of Cheap Flights: Why It's Possible
(7:09) Flexibility: The Key Areas for Scoring Cheap Flights
(9:47) Flight Deal Insight: Small vs. Large Airports
(13:39) Where to Look for Your Ideal Cheap Flights
(19:04) The Cost of Budget Airlines: Is It Worth It?
(22:05) Flight Delays and Cancellations: Navigating Challenges
(27:28) When Do You Want to Book Your Flights
(31:11) The Greek Island Strategy: Saving Big on International Trips
(34:51) Two Search Tools: Finding Nonstop Flights and Ferries, Trains and Buses
(37:48) Scott's Approach to Travel Insurance
(39:03) Change and Cancellation Policies: What You Should Know
(52:38) Leveraging Flight Schedule Changes for Advantage
(42:44) Business Class: Worth the Splurge?
(45:17) Optimal Timing for Activities to Maximize Happiness
(47:14) 24-Hour Rule: Sealing the Deal on Cheap Flights
(49:56) Group Travel Savings: Strategies for Multiple Passengers
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#4: Professional car buyer LeeAnn Shattuck joins Chris to talk about getting the best deal when buying and selling a vehicle. They discuss the buying new and used cars, making the decision to lease or buy, negotiating the best price and how to get the most when you're selling or trading in your existing car.
LeeAnn Shattuck is the founder of The Car Chick, a car buying service that helps people get a great deal on a new or used car. She's also a self-professed “car nut”, a champion race car driver and host of The Straight Shift podcast.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/car-deals-leeann-shattuck/
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with LeeAnn Shattuck: The Car Chick | The Straight Shift
Find out the reliability of your vehicle: Consumer Reports
Database of Owners Vehicle Complaints: CarComplaints
Renting a Car to Test Drive It: Turo
Most Popular Car Right Now: Kia Telluride
Car Search Engines: AutoTrader | Cars.com
New Car Buying Sites: TrueCar | Costco Auto
Online Car Dealers: Carvana | Vroom | Shift
Used Car Inspections: LemonSquad
Finding Car Invoice Pricing: Edmunds
Getting a Used Car Report: CarFax
Full Show Notes
(01:45) How LeeAnn First Fell in Love with Cars
(03:37) The Biggest Misconception People Have When Buying a Car
(04:30) Should You Buy a New Car or a Used One?
(06:48) Which Vehicles Depreciate Slower?
(08:07) Looking Up the Reliability of Cars
(09:35) Are Cars Safer Nowadays?
(12:16) How COVID-19 Made Used Cars More Expensive
(14:35) How to Test Drive a Car Unavailable for Test Drive
(16:13) Is It Easy to Change the Color of a Car?
(17:39) What’s the Best Way to Shop for a New Car?
(22:35) Why TrueCar and Costco’s Auto Buying Program Aren’t the Best Deal
(24:02) Finding Used Cars While Avoiding Scams
(26:57) Buying a Used Car from Websites like CarMax or Carvana (Should You Do It?)
(29:15) Why You Always Need a Pre-Purchase Inspection (and How to Do It)
(31:27) Certified Pre-Owned: Is It Worth It? (And the Best Certified Pre-Owned Program)
(34:54) The Ultimate Car Buying Hack
(38:00) Should You Negotiate the Price First or Decide to Lease or Buy First?
(39:18) Two Essential Steps to Negotiating the Best Price for a Car
(43:24) One More Good Thing to Ask for at the End of Your Deal
(44:30) The Best Time to Buy a Car
(46:06) What Happens When Your Salesperson Has to “Go to the Back”
(49:56) What If You Can’t Get the Best Deal Because the Market Is Down?
(52:10) Leasing a Car: What Leasing Companies Don’t Want You to Know
(56:10) How to Make Money Getting Out of Your Lease
(58:49) Is It Better to Lease or Buy If You Like Trading Cars?
(1:00:20) What Should You Do If You Go Over Your Leasing Mileage?
(1:01:10) Should You Shop for an Interest Rate (And Who Can Do That)?
(1:03:00) What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of Your Old Car and Maximize Your Profit?
(1:05:57) Always Do This Before Buying a Used Car
(1:07:35) How LeeAnn Helps Hook Her Clients Up with the Best Deals
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#3: Points optimizer Alex Miller joins Chris to go deep on credit cards and points hacks. They discuss the best cards to get right now, how to get thousands of points without spending much money, and ways you should NOT be spending your points.
Alex Miller is the Founder and CEO of Upgraded Points, a site that helps millions of people each month maximize their points and miles. An avid traveler himself, Alex regularly uses points for extravagant trips around the world, like flying in luxurious first-class cabins complete with onboard bars and showers that would have cost $50,000 if he were paying cash.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/credit-card-points-alex-miller/
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Selected Links From The Episode
Connect with Alex Miller: LinkedIn | Upgraded Points
Budget tracker: Mint
Leveraging international credit in the US: Nova Credit
Cards Mentioned
Keep track of your points: Award Wallet
Additional Links from Upgraded Points
Full Show Notes
(01:42) Who is Alex Miller?
(02:30) Alex’s First Taste of Business Class
(06:10) Recognizing Suboptimal Credit Card Optimization
(08:04) Choosing Points Cards Aligned with Spending Habits
(10:02) Downsides of Budget Tracking with Mint
(10:52) Credit Card Impact on Your Credit Score
(13:42) Leveraging International Credit for US Cards
(15:07) Cash Back vs. Points: Which is Better?
(16:23) Combining Benefit of Cash Back and Points
(17:40) Unpacking the Value of Different Points
(18:36) Disadvantages of Using Points for Gift Cards
(19:49) Pitfalls of Airline Credit Cards
(22:00) Hotel Cards: Perks like Free Night Stays
(22:36) Considering High Annual Fee Cards
(24:50) Steps Before Canceling a High Fee Card
(26:37) Chris and Alex’s Point Redemption Triumphs
(34:00) Achievable Free Vacations with Points
(36:27) Current Best Points Card Options
(40:28) Complementary Cards: A Must-Have
(41:15) Optimal Times for Cash Back Card Use
(42:06) Eligibility for Business Credit Cards
(43:43) Getting Amazon Points Beyond Groceries
(45:52) Earning Points Without Spending Money
(47:03) Maximizing Offers on Your Credit Card
(48:59) Accelerating Points via Shopping Portals
(51:18) Organizing Points Across Different Cards
(52:04) Flexible Flying Desires with Points
(54:14) Hottest Sign-Up Bonuses Right Now
(56:30) Demystifying the 5/24 Rule
(57:25) Insights on Capital One
(58:12) Timing Behind Current Major Sign-Up Bonuses
(59:21) Options if Card Application Isn’t Approved
(1:00:09) Post-Bonus Card Retention Duration
(1:02:10) Reasons for Downgrading a Card
(1:04:00) Connecting with Alex Miller
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#2: Financial independence (FI) expert Brad Barrett joins Chris to discuss how you can achieve FI no matter how much you make, including how much money you need to hit FI, savings hacks you can use along the way, and the power of intentionality.
Brad Barrett is the co-host of ChooseFI, the top podcast on financial independence with more than one million monthly listeners. Brad became financially independent and quit his job at 35 years old, without ever earning a six-figure salary. He also runs Travel Miles 101 and Richmond Savers.
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/financial-independence-brad-barrett/
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Selected Links From The Episode
Brad Barrett: LinkedIn
ChooseFI: Podcast | Instagram | Local groups
The shockingly simple math behind early retirement article: Mr. Money Mustache
Automate your savings strategy: Wealthfront
eBooks from your library: Overdrive
Cheaper mobile phone plans: Republic Wireless | Mint Mobile
Learn how to travel the world for pennies: Travel Miles 101
Hotels mentioned: Disney Swan Hotel | Fairmont Bermuda Hotel
Book a personal trip through rewards with: Flight Fox
Track price history and set price alerts on your favorite products: Camel Camel Camel
Show Notes
(00:20) Who is Brad Barrett the Financial Independence Expert?
(01:25) The Ultimate Definition of Financial Independence - One Hack to Rule Them All
(03:25) Mistakes Brad Has Made on His Journey
(04:22) Exploring the True Meaning of Financial Independence
(05:48) Can Anyone Achieve Financial Independence? It's a Simple Equation
(09:19) Brad's Strategic Choices that Paved the Path to Financial Independence
(10:45) Balancing Financial Independence without Sacrificing Everything
(11:50) The Mindset Shift: What Do You Value More?
(19:03) Demonstrating That Financial Independence Isn't About Deprivation
(13:41) Dispelling the Myth: Do You Have to Save 90% of Your Income?
(20:44) Managing Your Finances: Does It Require Excessive Time and Effort?
(23:27) Step One: Calculate the Cost of Your Life for Financial Independence
(26:02) Embracing Awareness: Even Brad's Continuous Journey to Improvement
(28:07) Tracking Savings: From Pen and Paper to Utilizing Savings Apps
(30:57) Advice for Those Choosing to Work Indefinitely
(31:41) The 4% Rule: Calculating Your Financial Independence Savings
(35:39) Beyond the 4% Rule: Chris's Perspective on its Limitations
(37:29) Hacks Beyond Saving: Expanding Strategies for Financial Gains
(40:29) Unlocking Free eBooks via the Public Library
(42:25) Cutting Costs on Mobile Plans and Data Usage Control
(43:51) Discovering Personalized Tiny Sacrifices for Significant Savings
(44:09) Brad's $150 Vacation vs. $5,000: The Reward Points Advantage
(50:20) Gamifying Purchases: Unveiling Product Price History for Smart Shopping
(53:00) Key Takeaway: Intentionality and Optimization without Compromise
(54:00) Connecting with Brad and Exploring ChooseFI
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#1: Travel pro Leigh Rowan joins Chris to discuss the travel hacks you need for your next trip, including getting the best prices on flights and hotels, having authentic local experiences and not getting ripped off changing money.
Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) is a serious travel hacker. He is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a travel management company for executives and prior to that was the COO of The Points Guy.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-hacks-leigh-rowan
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Resources Mentioned
All the Hacks Newsletter: Sign Up
Leigh Rowan: Twitter | Savanti Travel
Top Credit Cards and Signup Bonuses: Top Cards for 2021 | Best Signup Bonuses
Best flight search tool: Google Flights
Find travel advisers who might have flight/hotel deals: Virtuoso
Find your airline’s seat map: SeatGuru
Great deals on rental cars: Costco
Airline Vacation Portals: American | Delta | United
Find guides from your local library using this extension: Library Extension
Free concierges from your Credit Cards: Amex | Visa | MasterCard
Find a local to show you around at your destination: ShowAround
Eat with a local: EatWith
Do a photography session at your destination: Flytography
Local guides to what's happening: TimeOut
Switching to an eSIM: Verizon | AT&T | T-Mobile
Offline mode to save data: Google Maps | Google Translate
Phone Plans for International Travel: Google Fi
Show Notes
(01:40) Leigh's Travel Industry Background
(03:10) Pre-Trip Planning Essentials
(06:35) Optimal Choices: Cheapest or Warm Destination?
(07:30) Paying: Miles vs. Cash
(08:34) Airlines: Direct Booking vs. Expedia
(10:11) Accessing Corporate Flight Rates
(10:31) Choosing the Best International Airline
(12:18) VIP Treatment & Rental Assurance
(14:16) Navigating Costco Travel Deals
(15:48) Flexibility with COVID Flight Policies
(16:26) Google Flights Search Tips
(17:05) Effective Hotel Search Techniques
(18:58) Tripadvisor Plus: Worth the Cost?
(20:48) Hotel Booking Impact on Experience
(22:43) Hotel Perks & Upgrades Strategy
(25:09) Importance of Hotel Communication
(25:30) Trusting Hotel Concierge for Food
(26:52) Securing Best Vacation Home Prices
(28:49) Early Food Tours: Arrival Advantage
(29:40) Additional Trip Planning Insights
(32:00) Unconventional Guidebook-Free Experiences
(33:31) Unveiling Destination Management Companies
(34:14) Souvenir Idea: Travel Photography
(34:47) Credit Card Concierge Insights
(36:44) Credit Card Concierge Services Assessment
(38:58) Finding Great Food & Avoiding Tourist Traps
(42:33) Safest & Cheapest Travel Cash Methods
(44:20) Handling Local Currency After Your Trip
(45:40) Avoiding a Bank Travel Scam
(47:37) Getting Local Cell Service or Data
(48:55) Phone Preparation for Travel
(50:53) Traveling without Main Phone/Laptop
(51:48) Leigh's Upcoming Trips
(52:34) Introduction to Savanti Travel
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