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  • Mini Retirements: How to Take a Break Sooner That Could Also Boost Your Career and Income with Jillian Johnsrud

    Mini Retirements: How to Take a Break Sooner That Could Also Boost Your Career and Income with Jillian Johnsrud
    2025/07/30
    #239: Why wait until you're 65? It's feasible for almost anyone to take a mini retirement and when done right, it can also fast-track your career and income. Learn how to plan one, negotiate time off, manage costs, avoid pitfalls, and make it work if you’re self-employed. Plus, we share tips for handling health insurance and other logistics during your mini-retirement. Jillian Johnsrud is the author and host of Retire Often. She’s taken more than a dozen mini-retirements and coaches people to pursue meaningful goals, take mini-retirements, and align their money with what matters most. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/mini-retirements-jillian-johnsrud Partner Deals Stable: 50% off your first year of my favorite digital mailbox DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investors Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Jillian: Website | Podcast | Instagram Jillian's Book: Retire Often Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:12) Why Traditional Retirements Are Flawed (04:32) What Is a Mini Retirement? (06:50) How to Make More Money by Working Less (09:46) Managing Your Time During a Mini Retirement (11:57) Common Types of Mini Retirements (15:43) Ways to Design an Impactful Mini Retirement (18:19) Financial Implications of a Mini Retirement (20:40) Chris and Amy's Mini Retirement (22:57) How to Negotiate a Mini Retirement With Your Employer (30:41) Paid Leave vs. Unpaid Leave (37:18) Finding Work After a Mini Retirement (42:10) Tips for People Who Are Self-Employed (46:52) How to Plan, Save, and Spend for Your Mini Retirement (49:33) Estimating the Cost of a Mini Retirement (53:45) All the Different Ways a Mini Retirement Can Go Wrong (56:55) Should You Take a Mini Retirement With or Without Your Partner? (59:07) Health and Travel Insurance Options (1:01:09) Jillian's Parting Advice (1:02:23) Where to Find Jillian and Her Work Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 18 Tactics for Booking Travel with Points & Miles

    18 Tactics for Booking Travel with Points & Miles
    2025/07/23
    #238: Chris shares 18 tactics he’s used to get the best deals booking flights and hotels with points. Learn how to leverage flexibility, navigate transfer partners, use the right tools, identify “sweet spots,” avoid high fees, position flights, and so much more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/18-tactics-for-booking-award-travel Partner Deals MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Trust & Will: Get 20% off personalized, legally binding estate plans Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Chris' Airline/Hotel Transfer Partner Spreadsheet Free Starter Guide to Points by Devon Gimbel Award Search/Discovery Tools point.me: 20% off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS20 Seats.Aero: Lufthansa First Class Finder | Qatar Qsuites Finder | JAL First Class Finder PointsYeah: Daydream Explorer AwardTool: $20 off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS Awayz: $10 for ATH listeners and 50% off for ATH members MaxMyPoint StayWithPoints Rooms.Aero Points Path Chrome Extension FlightConnections Skiplagged Other Resources Award change/cancel policies by airline The best programs for lap infant award tickets Frequent Miler Podcast: How to Save Miles by Flying More ATH Podcast Ep #166: Best Award Search Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler Ep #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler Ep #227: The Path to Becoming an Expert in Points & Miles with Devon Gimbel Newsletter: Subscribe here Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:54) Quick Episode Overview (03:25) Leveraging Flexibility to Unlock Travel Opportunities (06:47) The Importance of Understanding Airline Partners (07:15) Comparing Award Flight Deals (09:51) Different Cancellation Policies Across Airline Programs (12:37) Expiration Policies (14:11) Understanding Schedule Opens and Booking Windows (16:55) Award Search Tools (22:13) When and Why You Should Buy Points on Sale (23:35) Finding Award Sweet Spots (26:20) Leveraging Transfer Bonuses (29:00) Why You Should (Almost) Always Book One-Way Travel (31:07) How to Strategically Position Long-Haul Flights (34:40) Taking Advantage of Stopovers and Open Jaws (40:30) Pros (and Cons) of Mixed Cabin Awards (42:56) Setting Up Alerts to Find the Ideal Flight (44:56) Booking Backup Flights (46:25) Three Biggest Pain Points of Award Bookings (48:31) Hidden City Ticketing (52:16) Tips for Hotel Award Deals (53:42) Airline Pricing for Lap Infants and Children (55:39) Outsized Value from the Southwest Companion Pass Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 分
  • How to Design a Rich Life at Any Income with Ramit Sethi

    How to Design a Rich Life at Any Income with Ramit Sethi
    2025/07/16
    #237: Start living your rich life today regardless of your income. Learn how to spend without guilt, track the four key financial numbers that matter most, harness the power of decisiveness, and avoid the common traps that hold people back as their income grows. Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and the NYT bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich. He hosts the popular Netflix show, How to Get Rich, and the Money for Couples podcast. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/guilt-free-rich-life-ramit-sethi Partner Deals LMNT: ⁠⁠Free 8-count sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix OpenPhone: ⁠⁠20% off the first 6 months of your own business phone system⁠ Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Quince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returns Thrive Market: 30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Ramit Sethi: Website | X | Instagram Money for Couples: Book | Podcast | YouTube Earnable Program ATH Podcast Ep #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:23) How Much Money Do You Actually Need to Live a Rich Life? (04:25) Identifying Money Dials to Live a Rich Life (06:16) The Four Key Numbers You Need to Track Your Finances (12:02) How to Learn the Skill of Spending Money (17:58) Ways to Reframe How You Look at Costs (23:02) Analyzing How Optimizers Spend (26:37) Why It's Important to Find Your Worry-Free Number (28:38) Spend Money Based on the Stage You’re in Life (34:48) The Role of Income (& Side Hustles) in Your Rich Life (38:41) Why You Have to Be Honest About Your Rich Life (40:25) Tackling Big Financial Decisions (43:27) Why Ramit Thinks Lifestyle Creep Is a Myth (45:04) How Chris and Amy Decided to Sell Their Vacation Home (48:13) The Power of Being Decisive and How to Build the Skill (54:56) Biggest Traps People Face When Moving Up the Wealth Ladder (58:40) How AI Has Impacted the Way People Manage Their Finances (1:01:17) Ramit's Challenge for You to Live Your Rich Life (1:03:34) Where to Find Ramit, His Book, and Other Work Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points

    Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points
    2025/07/09
    #236: Chris reviews and ranks the full American Express lineup of 30+ cards. He also breaks down Membership Rewards, transfer partners, approval rules, card-linked offers, unique perks, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/amex-cards-membership-rewards-points Partner Deals Kick: 50% off your first year of self-driving bookkeeping w/ code CHRIS DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Best Cards Page Amex Cards Tier List Membership Rewards Cards American Express® Green Card Business Green Rewards Card American Express® Gold Card The American Express® Business Gold Card The Platinum Card® from American Express American Express Platinum Card for Schwab The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley The Business Platinum Card® from American Express The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express Cash Back Cards Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card The Plum Card from American Express Delta Cards Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card Hilton Cards Hilton Honors American Express Card Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Marriott Cards Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card CardPointers Pro: 30% off here or 50% off for ATH Members Free point.me for American Express Membership Rewards® points Co-Branded Marriott Card Eligibility Rules Tim Ferriss Ep #815: Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points, Flipping Costco Gold Into Five-Star Trips & More ATH Podcast Membership: Join here Luxury Hotel Upgrade Program Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Quick Episode Overview (04:29) Amex Green Cards (07:30) Amex Personal Gold Card (11:32) Amex Business Gold Card (15:01) Amex Platinum Cards (19:24) Perks & Benefits on the Platinum Cards (25:19) Platinum Card Variations (29:38) Business Platinum Card (38:05) Centurion Cards (42:05) Blue Business Plus (43:45) Amex Cash Back Cards (49:19) Delta Cards (1:03:10) Hilton Cards (1:11:37) Marriott Cards (1:22:17) Amazon Cards (1:23:39) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers (1:25:47) Notable Benefits of Amex Cards (1:29:48) General Business Card Perks & Benefits (1:30:30) Rental Car Coverage (1:31:46) Credit Limits on Amex Cards (1:32:19) Membership Rewards (1:35:00) Amex Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners (1:37:32) How to Move Membership Rewards Points (1:38:21) Rules for Opening Amex Cards (1:41:34) Reasons to Love or Dislike Amex (1:45:26) The Best Amex Two-Card Combo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 45 分
  • Chris’ Money Allocation Framework: 10 Steps to Build Your Wealth

    Chris’ Money Allocation Framework: 10 Steps to Build Your Wealth
    2025/07/02
    #235: Chris shares his personal 10-step money allocation framework to help prioritize savings, investments, and financial flexibility. He also dives into advanced strategies for tax optimization, liquidity, and real-world application through listener questions. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/10-step-money-allocation-framework Partner Deals Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Copilot Money: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 LMNT: Free 8-count sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Brian Feroldi’s Emergency Fund Size Formula Wealthfront: Get $5k managed free here and get a 0.5% APY boost here Daffy: Get free $25 for charity here Direct Indexing: Frec ATH Podcast Ep #144: Leveraging Tax-Advantaged Accounts to Maximize Your Wealth with Katie Gatti Tassin Ep #168: Building an Investment Portfolio to Grow and Protect Your Wealth with Chris Doyle Ep #177: Best Bank Account Setup to Earn Interest on All Your Cash Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:03) Quick Episode Overview (03:37) Step 1: Operating Cash (05:14) Step 2: Employer Match (06:21) Step 3: Urgent Debt Payoff (07:56) Step 4: Safety Net (11:49) Step 5: Short-Term Goals Fund (13:30) Step 6: Debt Review (15:44) Step 7: Tax-Advantaged Investing (21:38) Step 8: Brokerage Investing (30:16) Step 9: Education Investing (31:23) Step 10: Optional Debt (32:48) Why You Should Prioritize Liquidity (37:51) Types of Alternative Cash Savings (40:48) The Margin Call (43:28) Listener Q1: Strategy for Using Money from House Sale (47:07) Listener Q2: How to Leverage Tax-Loss Harvesting (50:35) Listener Q3: Effective Ways to Manage Your Investment Portfolio (55:00) Listener Q4: Thoughts on Financial Advisors Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 分
  • Bonus Ep: Earn Points on Mortgage, 4x 100k+ Card Bonuses, New 4% Card, Devaluations and More

    Bonus Ep: Earn Points on Mortgage, 4x 100k+ Card Bonuses, New 4% Card, Devaluations and More
    2025/06/28
    #234: In this bonus episode, Chris discusses the new Mesa Homeowners Card, some new big welcome bonuses, card and hotel program devaluations, two new points promotions, free summer activities and more. Link to Full Show Notes: ⁠⁠https://chrishutchins.com/card-news-promos-and-more-june-2025⁠ Resources Mentioned Mesa Homeowners Card 5,000 Point Offer (or code FCRGNB) Amex Platinum: Up to 175k Bonus Amex Gold: Up to 100k Bonus ⁠Major Card Refresh (100k/200k Bonus)⁠ Coinbase One 4% Card Venture X Lounge Changes Hilton Devaluation Free Uber One for Delta Cards Hyatt Peloton Promo Plastiq Personal Payment Options Kids Bowl Free Free National Park Days Bank of America Free Museum Days Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (00:56) Mesa Homeowners Card (06:49) New Amex Personal Card Bonuses (09:19) Card Refresh + New Bonuses (15:37) New Coinbase Card (16:13) Venture X Lounge Access Changes (19:31) Hilton Devaluation (20:30) Delta Card + Uber One Benefit (21:27) Hyatt + Peloton Promotion (22:28) Using Plastiq for Personal Payments (23:11) Free Summer Activities (23:47) Saving on Apple Subscriptions Connect with Chris ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Membership⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • Money: What Each Generation Gets Right (& Wrong) with Ben Carlson

    Money: What Each Generation Gets Right (& Wrong) with Ben Carlson
    2025/06/25
    #233: Explore how different generations approach money and what they get right (and wrong) about saving, investing, spending, and building wealth. We dig into the psychology of money across generations and share practical lessons on homeownership, retirement, automation, points inflation, and more. Ben Carlson is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. He runs the popular financial blog, A Wealth of Common Sense and is the author of four books on investing and personal finance. He also co-hosts one of my favorite podcasts: Animal Spirits. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/financial-mindsets-across-generations-ben-carlson Partner Deals Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Green Chef: 50% off your first meal kit with code 50ALLTHEHACKS Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Ben Carlson: Website | Animal Spirits Podcast | X Ben's Post: Financial Advice That Doesn’t Work Anymore Morningstar Column by John Rekenthaler Tim Ferriss Ep #815: Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points, Flipping Costco Gold Into Five-Star Trips & More Award Travel Search Tools AwardTool: $20 off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS PointsYeah Points Path Chrome Extension Coinbase One: Join the waitlist here ATH Podcast Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:27) The Great Wealth Transfer From Boomers to Millennials (05:52) Financial Mindsets Across Different Generations (09:10) Current Status of the Housing Market (11:37) Spending Habits in the Travel Industry (14:28) Financial Lessons From Every Generation (19:09) Stock Market vs. Housing Market (25:41) Financial Advice That Doesn't Work Anymore (27:33) How to Learn to Spend Money and Enjoy It Now (31:39) The Spectrum of Coast FIRE (38:48) Ben's Take on Social Security: Is It Worth It? (41:25) How to Navigate the Current Market Volatility (47:08) How Demographic Changes Impact the Investment Landscape (50:27) Active vs. Passive Investing (52:45) Different Ways to Automate Your Finances (54:26) Credit Card Points Inflation and Its Impact (58:09) Credit Card Returns: Cash Back vs. Welcome Offers Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2025

    Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2025
    2025/06/18
    #232: Chris reviews his current credit card lineup for 2025. He also covers how to evaluate new/existing cards, some card changes for 2025, new cards he's excited about, the best cards for each major spending category, and apps to manage all your cards. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/whats-in-my-wallet-2025 Link to What's In My Wallet Blog Post: https://chrishutchins.com/blog/whats-in-my-wallet-for-2025/ Partner Deals Trust & Will: Get 20% off personalized, legally binding estate plans Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Thrive Market: 30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift LMNT: Free 8-count sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Chris' Full What's In My Wallet Post Credit Card Holder Wallet Frequent Miler Premium Card Worksheet Copilot: Free 2 months with code HACKS2 Chris’ Card Optimizer Tool Southwest Companion Pass Complete Guide 2025 Kick Bookkeeping: 50% off your first year here Credit Card Trackers CardPointers Pro: 30% off here and 50% off here CardRight Travel Freely AwardWallet The Points Guy App ATH Podcast Membership 2025 Iceland Trip Ep #152: Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2024 Ep #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong? Ep #228: Deep Dive on Citi Credit Cards and ThankYou Points (Best 2-Card Combo) Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:17) Quick Episode Overview (03:28) The 3 Main Reasons to Own Credit Cards (08:08) Things to Keep in Mind About Welcome Bonuses (10:26) Chris' Credit Card Goals for 2025 (13:24) Points vs. Cash Back (17:09) Why You Should Identify Your High Spend Categories (21:53) How to Calculate the Value of a Card (23:00) Review of Current Cards in Chris' Wallet (30:44) Bank of America Cards (33:00) U.S. Bank Cards (33:49) Citi Cards (38:27) The Bilt Mastercard® (40:10) Understanding the Major Spending Categories (42:35) Maximizing the Travel Category (44:53) Earnings via Travel Portals (47:57) Other Categories: Wholesale Clubs, Phone Service, Gas (50:11) Managing Business Expenses (+ Kick Bookkeeping) (52:10) New Cards for 2025 (55:47) How Chris Keeps Track of All His Cards Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 17 分