Episodes
Living a Happier Life, Saying No, and Prioritizing Goals
March 29, 2023
#108: 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 chi…
Journey to Antarctica: Exploring the Beauty and Luxury of the 7th Continent with Leigh Rowan
March 24, 2023
#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 …
Italy Unlocked: Insider Tips, Must-See Destinations and Booking Flights/Hotels on Points
March 22, 2023
#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…
Mailbag #8: Listener Hacks, SVB Collapse, Treasury Bills, Bank Bonuses, Top Deals and More
March 15, 2023
#106: Host Chris Hutchins shares top hacks from listeners, thoughts on the SVB collapse, some great deals to take advantage of now ways to invest in treasury bills, ways to get deals on concert/theatre tickets, how he's inve…
Overcoming Fear, Processing Failure, and Why Having a Plan B Holds You Back
March 8, 2023
#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 t…
Optimizing Your Insurance Policies (Auto, Home/Renters, Umbrella, Life, Disability, Pet, and Travel)
March 1, 2023
#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 ca…
Determination, Achieving the Impossible and Pursuing Your Passion with Tony Hawk
Feb. 22, 2023
#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 followi…
Travel Hacking Japan with Points & Miles
Feb. 15, 2023
#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 so…
Planning the Best Japan Trip Ever
Feb. 8, 2023
#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 incred…
Reflecting on All the Hacks, Valuing Time and Focusing on the Year Ahead
Feb. 1, 2023
#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 …
Top Ways to Make This Year Amazing and Seven Simple Questions for Your Annual Review
Jan. 25, 2023
#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 th…
Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Increase Productivity and Live the Life You Want
Jan. 18, 2023
#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 processe…
Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More
Jan. 11, 2023
#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 physi…
Money + Travel Q&A (Where to Put Cash, Paying Down Debt, How to Book Hotels, Optimizing Points with Your Spouse and More)
Jan. 4, 2023
#83: 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 travelin…
Top Learnings, Hacks and Credit Cards of 2022
Dec. 28, 2022
#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 …
How to Experience London Like a Local and Get There on Points (+ Chris' Trip Report)
Dec. 21, 2022
#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 tou…
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Dec. 17, 2022
#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:…
Year End Checklist for Your Money, Taxes, Points and Miles
Dec. 14, 2022
#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 co…
Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth
Dec. 7, 2022
#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 pr…
Work Tactics: Finding a Job, Negotiating Comp, Managing Up, Getting Promoted and More
Nov. 30, 2022
#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, eff…
Booking Flights with Points and All Things Award Travel
Nov. 23, 2022
#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, an…
Bonus Q&A: Teaching Kids about Money, Investing and Financial Responsibility
Nov. 18, 2022
#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 …
How High Net Worth Individuals Invest and a Deep Dive on Alternative Assets
Nov. 16, 2022
#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 i…
The Best Deals for a Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!
Nov. 9, 2022
#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 es…