Episodes

Unleashing the Power of Kindness, Self-Awareness, and Passion
Life + Work

Unleashing the Power of Kindness, Self-Awareness, and Passion

May 31, 2023

#118: Serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, Gary Vaynerchuk joins Chris to discuss cultivating happiness by embracing kindness, enhancing self-awareness, and finding a balance between things you love. He and Chris also…

Navigating a High Rate Market: Buying a Home, Preparing for a Recession and Where to Put Cash
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Navigating a High Rate Market: Buying a Home, Preparing for a Recession and Where to Put Cash

May 24, 2023

#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 ceilin…

Simplify Decision Making, Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life
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Simplify Decision Making, Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life

May 17, 2023

#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 meaningfu…

Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure
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Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure

May 10, 2023

#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, cultu…

Money Talks: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations with Loved Ones
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Money Talks: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations with Loved Ones

May 3, 2023

#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 …

Unlocking the Power of Plastic: Maximizing Your Hidden Credit Card Benefits
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Unlocking the Power of Plastic: Maximizing Your Hidden Credit Card Benefits

April 26, 2023

#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 …

Money + Relationships: Building and Living Your Rich Life Together
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Money + Relationships: Building and Living Your Rich Life Together

April 19, 2023

#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 manag…

Mailbag #8: Earning More Points, Top Listener Hacks, Monitoring Price Drops, Paying Taxes on a Credit Card and More
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Mailbag #8: Earning More Points, Top Listener Hacks, Monitoring Price Drops, Paying Taxes on a Credit Card and More

April 12, 2023

#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 epis…

Travel Smarter, Cheaper and Longer with Nomadic Matt

Travel Smarter, Cheaper and Longer with Nomadic Matt

April 5, 2023

#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 …

Living a Happier Life, Saying No, and Prioritizing Goals
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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

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
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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 #7: Listener Hacks, SVB Collapse, Treasury Bills, Bank Bonuses, Top Deals and More
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Mailbag #7: 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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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)

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

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 …