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All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins
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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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#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
Ep #166: Best Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
AwardTool ($20 off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS)
Seats.Aero
PointsYeah
point.me
avianca lifemiles+ Program
Direct Flights: FlightConnections
Hotel Tools
Ep #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
Awayz ($10 for ATH listeners and 50% off for ATH members)
Rooms.Aero
Chris' Airline/Hotel Transfer Partner Spreadsheet
Hotels
7Pines: Sardinia | Ibiza
Hôtel Martinez Cannes by Hyatt
Hyatt Paris Madeleine
Hyatt's Tier List
Car Rental Tools
AutoSlash
SIXT
Hertz
National
Restaurants
Paris: Arnaud Nicolas
Palma: Vandal
Places in Mallorca
Hotel: Cap Rocat | Sea Club Restaurant
Cities: Sóller | Palma de Mallorca
Catedral de Mallorca
Credit Cards
Cards Page
American Express® Gold Card
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
ATH Podcast
Newsletter
Membership
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Ep #175: Booking Summer Travel Award Flights (34:35)
Ep #184: Chris’ Summer Award Travel Update (06:27)
Ep #187: 42 Travel Planning Tips & Tricks from Travel Pro Leigh Rowan
Ep #188: My Must-Have Products and Services for Life, Work and More
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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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.
#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
20 Lessons From 20 Years of Managing Money
My All-Time High in Savings
You Probably Need Less Money Than You Think For Retirement
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
Ep #41: Beating Inflation, Alternative Assets, and Simplifying Your Finances with Ben Carlson
Ep #59: Save Money, Build Wealth and Just Keep Buying with Nick Maggiulli
Ep #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins
Ep #117: Navigating a High Rate Market: Buying a Home, Preparing for a Recession and Where to Put Cash with Ben Carlson
Ep #168: Building an Investment Portfolio to Grow and Protect Your Wealth with Chris Doyl
Ep #180: Stocks vs. Real Estate: What’s the Best Investment to Build Wealth?
Ep #186: 25 Money Rules (and When to Break Them) with Brian Feroldi
Ep #189: Beyond the 4% Rule: Smarter Strategies for Financial Independence with Karsten Jeske
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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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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.
#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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For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Resources Mentioned
Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | X
Book: 5 Types of Wealth
Blog Post with Charts: How We Spend Our Time
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
Safe Withdrawal Rate Series
Part 14 & Part 15: Sequence of Return Risk
Part 28: Free DIY Withdrawal Rate Toolbox
Part 35: Asset Location
Part 43: Pre-Retirement Glidepaths
Part 61: Safety First
Blog Post: Stealth Frugality
Shiller CAPE Ratio
Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF: BOXX
Blog For Tax Optimization: Go Curry Cracker
ATH Podcast:
Ep #2: Financial Independence Without a Six Figure Salary with Brad Barrett
Ep #141: The Spectrum of Financial Independence and Tools to Track Your Progress with Brad Barrett
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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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For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Products Mentioned
Note: I've only included links to products with discounts here, because I have limited space. You can find the full list at chrishutchins.com/stuff.
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)
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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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Chris Hutchins is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
#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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For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Resources Mentioned
Leigh Rowan: Savanti Travel | Twitter
Travel Publications for Inspiration
Robb Report
Travel + Leisure
The New York Times: 52 Places to Go This Year
Lonely Planet
Flight Monitoring Tool: TripIt
Article: Award Ticket Change and Cancellation Fees
Activities, Experiences, Tours
Airbnb Experiences
Viator
Context Travel
International Data: Airalo | Mint Mobile
Love and London: Get 10% off digital travel guides and itineraries with code "ALLTHEHACKS"
Episodes:
#1: Pro Travel Tips for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip with Leigh Rowan
#51: Unlocking Travel Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Leigh Rowan
#84: The Vagabond's Way: Time Wealth, Slow Travel, and Immersing Yourself in a New Place with Rolf Potts
#86: The Best Deals for a Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!
#89: Booking Flights with Points and All Things Award Travel with Tiffany Funk
#94: How to Experience London Like a Local and Get There on Points with Jessica Dante (+ Chris' Trip Report)
#107: Italy Unlocked: Insider Tips, Must-See Destinations and Booking Flights/Hotels on Points with Leigh Rowan
#115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser
#156: Finding the Best Deals on Flights with Zach Resnick
#166: Best Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
#167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
Find other travel, points & miles related episodes here.
Full Show Notes
(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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Resources Mentioned
Brian Feroldi: Website | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube
12 Timeless Lessons For Stock Investors
Emergency Fund Size Formula
ATH Podcast:
Episode #48: Using an Investing Checklist to Improve your Portfolio with Brian Feroldi
Episode #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins
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Books:
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Dank
Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy Siegel
Blog Posts:
Nick Maggiulli: Should I Max Out My 401k?
Early Retirement Now: The Safe Withdrawal Rate Series
401k Fee Checker
Wealthfront: Get a 0.5% APY boost
Full Show Notes
(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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Resources Mentioned
Make Time: Book | Free Notes Template
Character | Character Labs
Apps:
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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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Chris Hutchins: X | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn
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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.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/5-tactics-to-maximize-savings
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Resources Mentioned
All the Hacks:
Credit Cards
Bank Bonuses
All the Hacks Membership
#142: When Travel Goes Wrong: Pro Tips for Flight Cancelations, Delays, Lost Luggage, and More
#166: Best Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
#167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
#175: Monday Musings: Latest Deals, Summer Award Travel, Father's Day Gift Ideas, Calling 911 and More
#181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai
Credit Cards:
Hilton Honors American Express Card
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
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Property Appraisal Appeal: Ownwell
Flight Award Alerts: AwardTool | Seats.aero
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How to Earn A Free Southwest Companion Pass
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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.
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Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know
Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool
The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years
The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications
Is There a Best Method for Sleep Training?
5 Pregnancy Myths
A Different Way to Look at Screen Time
Cochrane Reviews
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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Episode #221: Roll your own airline elite status
Episode #222: Roll your own hotel elite status
Flying by the Seat of our Points: Last Minute Travel Challenge
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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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Episode #138: Optimizing Cell Phone Plans: The Best Carriers, Deals, Plans, Insider Pricing, Insurance and More!
Episode #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Playing the Wrong Credit Card Game?
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Slickdeals
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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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The “Middle Class Trap”
The Motley Fool
Motley Fool Money Podcast
Index Funds: A Beginner's Guide
Self-Directed IRA
Full Show Notes
(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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Every Passport Stamp Facebook Group
Underrated Countries:
Tuvalu
Romania
Laos
Equatorial Guinea
Sweden
Costa Rica
Under Apprecited Regions:
Canada: Nova Scotia | New Brunswick
Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul
Argentina: Salta | Córdoba
France: La Rochelle
Harry’s Favorite Dishes:
Netherlands: Vla - Dutch Custard
Turkey: İskender kebap
Brazil: Feijoada
US: Red Lobster
Dangerous Countries
North Korea
Gaza
Afghanistan
Syria
Somalia: Mogadishu
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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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves
Wim Hof Method
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SnoreLab
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Full Show Notes
(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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Bank Bonuses
Episodes #62: Protect Your Family, Mitigate Taxes and Preserve Your Wealth
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Full Show Notes
(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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Frequent Miler On The Air Podcast
How to find impossible hotel awards
The best transferable points program is…
Points for family travel
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The Points Guy Article: Comparison of flights across travel portals
Award Booking Services:
point.me Concierge
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AwardCat
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
Resources Mentioned
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Latest Deals
Bilt Rewards
Toast App for Restaurants
Hilton Summer Promo
Credit Cards
Citi Strata Premier℠
All the Hacks Credit Card Site
Great Finds
Dr. Attia Video on Exercise
Nick's Blind Date
Why Car Insurance Rates Are So High
Recommendations
Tetris Movie
Superhuman Email (promo code ALLTHEHACKS)
Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller
Father's Day Gift Ideas
Moft: Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet
Ten Thousand Midweight Tech Hoodie
Ooni Pizza Oven
Cocktail Codex Book
Shokz OpenRun Pro Headphones
Theory11 Box One
Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra
Tug-o-wobble Game
Nike Vaporfly Shoes
Storyworth: Book of Stories from Dad
Masterclass: Learn from Experts
Indochino: Custom Suits (promo code ALLTHEHACKS)
BRCA
National Cancer Institute Article
Stanford BRCA Decision Tool
Mentava Reading App (promo code ALLTHEHACKS)
charity: water Fundraiser
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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2013 Silicon Valley Career Guide
Wealthfront: Get $5k managed free and get a 0.5% APY boost
All the Hacks Episode #19: Becoming a Better Investor
The Sales Learning Curve by Mark Leslie and Charles A. Holloway
Howard Marks:
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The Memo by Howard Marks Podcast
BG2Pod with Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley
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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Absolutely loved this episode. Made me want to plan a trip to Japan!
I love all the travel episodes!! The guest for this Mexico one seemed to hold back a little and not give as much detailed info as the other guests did.
I've been to 40+ countries. Lived in 4 of them. For this guy to say Walmart is more dangerous than Mogadishu, a place where you need 4 armed men with AK47s just to leave the airport is beyond absurd and shows he doesn't know what he's talking about.
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I love your travel destination shows, Mexico in particular. Keep them coming!! ❤️
Wow, what an insightful episode! Chris Hutchins really knows how to uncover all those ingenious hacks that make life so much smoother. From personal finance to productivity and everything in between, this podcast episode was a goldmine of practical tips and tricks. https://about.me/Wax-Paperie I was particularly blown away by the section on budgeting and saving hacks. The "30-Day Expense Tracker" technique he mentioned sounds like a game-changer. I can't wait to give it a shot and see where I can cut down unnecessary spending. Also, that tip about using virtual cards for online subscriptions? Genius! It's like having a safety net for your bank account. https://wellfound.com/u/waxpaperie
yes please do the episode about card applications!! How often to apply, how many at once etc.
They really told me to cut Netflix and cook. Idk why I expected more than the obvious.
silicone bib! all you need is one and u just rinse it:)