All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life podcast

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

Never leave money on the table. This is your shortcut to upgrading your life, money and travel—all while spending less and saving more. Get tactical moves and deep dives into designing a life you’re excited about. Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life and looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk are here to deliver smart strategies you can plug into your own life—from a money hack that increases your net worth, to a routine change that boosts your productivity.

Never leave money on the table. This is your shortcut to upgrading your life, money and travel—all while spending less and saving more. Get tactical moves and deep dives into designing a life you’re excited about. Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life and looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk are here to deliver smart strategies you can plug into your own life—from a money hack that increases your net worth, to a routine change that boosts your productivity.

 

#258

End of Year Checklist for Your Taxes, Points and Miles

#257: We break down essential tax and financial decisions to make before year-end. Learn h... more

10 Dec 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:17

10 Dec 2025


#257

The Easy Way to Build and Maintain Meaningful Relationships with Nick Gray

#256: We break down the simplest, most effective ways to build stronger friendships and st... more

03 Dec 2025

58 MINS

58:45

03 Dec 2025


#256

2025 Holiday Gift Guide and Top Ways to Save This Season

#255: Here are 100+ holiday gift ideas across tech, kitchen, home, clothing, fitness, kids... more

19 Nov 2025

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:30

19 Nov 2025


#255

The Cost of Always Optimizing with Chris and Amy

#254: Chris and Amy share a candid look at their life together as two optimizers. They dis... more

12 Nov 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:10

12 Nov 2025


#254

10 Lessons That Challenged My Thinking on Money and Life

#253: My top 10 takeaways from a retreat for high-net-worth investors, which will cover in... more

05 Nov 2025

59 MINS

59:23

05 Nov 2025


#253

Family Travel on Points: Tips, Tricks and Tactics with Nick Reyes

#252: Chris and Nick share strategies to make family travel affordable and stress-free wit... more

29 Oct 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:55

29 Oct 2025


#252

How to Focus on What Matters and Let Go of the Rest with Ryan Holiday

#251: Discover why Stoicism matters more than ever and how to make it part of your daily l... more

22 Oct 2025

58 MINS

58:43

22 Oct 2025


#251

Open Enrollment, Diversifying Investments, Buying Gold and More Listener Q&A

#250: Chris dives into listener questions, covering open enrollment, investing, buying gol... more

15 Oct 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:37

15 Oct 2025


#250

Earn More Points in Multiplayer Mode with Kai

#249: 3x your points and miles with a multiplayer strategy. We break down how to earn, man... more

08 Oct 2025

50 MINS

50:10

08 Oct 2025


#249

How to Stop Over-Optimizing and Focus on What Matters with Tim Ferriss

#248: Learn to escape the trap of over-optimizing and design a more meaningful life. We ex... more

01 Oct 2025

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:48

01 Oct 2025


#248

Deep Dive on Bank of America Credit Cards (Up to 5.25% Cash Back)

#247: Chris dives into Bank of America’s credit card lineup and why he has 5 different BoA... more

24 Sep 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:24

24 Sep 2025


#247

Contrarian Takes on Money, Risk, and Retirement with Tyler Gardner

#246: Today we explore contrarian takes on budgeting, the 4% rule, retirement planning, an... more

17 Sep 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:50

17 Sep 2025


#246

How Much Are Points and Miles Worth in 2025?

#245: Ever wonder what points are really worth? I'll break down the different types of poi... more

10 Sep 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:05

10 Sep 2025


#245

How I Saved $10,000+ on Luxury Hotels

#244: I'll explain how I saved over $10k on luxury hotels in Costa Rica and Carmel Valley ... more

03 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:56

03 Sep 2025


#244

Smarter Strategies for Retirement, Wealth Building, and Taxes with Michael Kitces

#243: Discover smarter strategies to grow your wealth and create financial flexibility. We... more

27 Aug 2025

59 MINS

59:45

27 Aug 2025


#243

Deep Dive on Capital One Credit Cards and Miles (+ Why I Love Them)

#242: Chris dives into the Capital One credit card lineup, breaking down earning structure... more

20 Aug 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:56

20 Aug 2025


#242

Earn More Points with New Cards, Bonuses, and Challenges in 2025

#241: We cover new credit cards, increased welcome bonuses, and major changes to existing ... more

13 Aug 2025

56 MINS

56:42

13 Aug 2025


#241

Top Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners to Maximize Your Points with Greg the Frequent Miler

#240: Transferring points is one of the best ways to maximize your points, so today we sha... more

06 Aug 2025

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:29

06 Aug 2025