• 10 Lessons on Wealth, Happiness, and Family
    Oct 30 2024
    #199: Sharing my top 10 takeaways from a retreat for high-net-worth individuals hosted by Long Angle. Today, Tad Fallows and I discuss how money shapes our decisions—impacting everything from your mindset and family choices to overall happiness. We dive into the power of resilience over perfection, the importance of staying flexible in uncertain times, practical insights for raising financially responsible kids, and more. Tad Fallows is the co-founder of Long Angle, a community for high net worth and ultra-high net worth investors. He previously co-founded iLab Solutions, a global leader in cloud-based lab management software, which was acquired by Agilent Technologies. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/10-money-lessons-happiness-family-purpose Partner Deals Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Maui Nui: 20% off the most nutrient-dense red meat with code ALLTHEHACKS Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work 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 Tad Fallows: LinkedIn Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investors Chris + Amy AMA: Submit Questions Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending ATH Podcast Episodes: #6: The Psychology of Money with Morgan Housel #49: Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks #87: How High Net Worth Individuals Invest and a Deep Dive on Alternative Assets with Tad Fallows #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong? #187: 42 Travel Planning Tips & Tricks from Travel Pro Leigh Rowan AMA with Chris and Amy: Submit Questions Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:48) Wealth Can Amplify the Good or Bad (05:56) There Is No One Right Way to Invest (09:39) Understanding Trade-Offs Can Unlock Hidden Opportunities (12:16) How One-Third of the Economy Operates Outside Public Markets (15:32) Building Resilience Is More Valuable Than Chasing Perfection (21:24) With the Future Being Uncertain, Flexibility Becomes Key (24:01) Estate Planning: Why You Should Have Flexibility Over Court Decisions (27:14) Everyone Can Benefit from Seeking Advice (30:26) Recognize That You're Not at the End of History (33:07) The Key to Happiness: Finding Purpose Beyond Accumulating Wealth (39:19) Two Curves of Happiness (40:26) There's No Perfect Answer When It Comes to Money and Kids (42:32) Should You Be Transparent About Finances with Your Kids? (48:18) Why It’s Important to Have a Minimum Wage Job (49:47) Optimizing Isn’t a Binary Game (52:31) How Chris Optimizes Points & Miles (55:58) Ways to Optimize Your Travel Experiences (58:51) All Decisions Are Personal, So There Isn’t a Universal Right Answer Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | 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.
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  • Use the Internet Better: The Tools and Tactics You Need with Steph Smith
    Oct 23 2024
    #198: Learn to find anything online quickly, effectively and securely with Chris and Steph Smith. We discuss essential tools and tips for navigating the web, from uncovering hidden information to leveraging AI and keyboard shortcuts to validating sources. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or a casual browser, you’ll gain practical strategies to unlock the internet’s full potential. Steph Smith is a writer and the host of the a16z and Sh*t You Don't Learn in School podcasts. She builds online projects like Internet Pipes and Trends, and has launched several websites that topped Product Hunt. Previously, she led HubSpot’s Creator Program and worked at The Hustle. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/steph-smith-navigating-the-internet-pipes Partner Deals Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Oracle: Free trial of the next generation Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family 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 Steph Smith: Website | X | Podcast Internet Pipes (Get $200 off with code ALLTHEHACKS) Browser Extensions Keepa Honey Capital One Eno Points Path Keywords Everywhere Grammarly Library Extension Similarweb Ghostery Wappalyzer | changedetection.io | Distill Text Blaze OneTab Tools Syften Arc Rectangle Superhuman (Use code ALLTHEHACKS for a free month) Search Engines Reddit Search: GigaBrain | Redditle Academic Search: Google Dataset Search | Consensus AI Tools Perplexity Globe Explorer Note Taking: Obsidian | NotebookLM Cubby PodEngine Email Contact Searches: Lusha | Hunter | Muck Rack RadRunner Electric Utility Bikes Unclaimed Money Database Supplement Validators: Examine | Pillser Tools for Storing Info Evernote Notion (Try Notion AI free here) Apple Notes Save to Notion Arc Search Audio and Video Editing: Descript Business Ideas ImportYeti Harper's Index ResearchRabbit AppMagic Web Scraping: Web Scraper | Browse AI ATH Podcast Chris' Newsletter: Sign Up | Past Issues Ep #78: Action List: Everything You Can Do To Protect Your Identity, Accounts, Credit and Family Ep #85: Building a Second Brain to Organize Your Digital Life with Tiago Forte Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:16) Most Common Mistakes in Finding Information Online (04:45) Browser Extensions for Better Research (09:47) Steph's Online Research Tools (11:49) The Importance of Learning Keyboard Shortcuts (14:54) The Different Types of Search Engines (19:45) Why Reddit Is the Most Underutilized Search Engine (23:51) How Information Available on Each Platform Differs (25:05) AI Search Engine: Globe Explorer (28:38) Ways to Leverage ChatGPT (36:33) Features on Google's New Notebook LM (44:47) How to Effectively Search for People's Email Addresses (46:30) How to Delete Your Personal Information Online (50:07) The Importance of Digital Privacy (53:03) Ways to Validate Online Sources and Information (55:52) Validating Expertise (58:27) The Most Efficient Ways to Store Information (1:06:08) Internet Pipes: Researching Business Ideas and Trends (1:09:24) The Amazing Results of Web Scraping (1:11:21) Steph's Final Piece of Advice for Online Research (1:14:17) Where to Find Steph and Her Work Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | 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.
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  • Navigating Your Money, Points, and Career + More Listener Q&A with Kevin Rose
    Oct 16 2024
    #197: Together with Kevin Rose, we'll dive into points and miles strategies, credit card optimization, travel tips, and career growth. Specifically, we'll cover everything from underrated credit card tricks, tactics for earning multiple welcome bonuses, navigating the complexities of family travel, staying updated on the best deals, our favorite podcasts, and so much more. Kevin Rose is a partner at True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested over $4 billion in a portfolio of over 400+ founders. Kevin previously founded Digg, Zero, Oak, and was a Partner at Google Ventures. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/kevin-rose-ama-1 Partner Deals Stable: 50% off your first year of my favorite digital mailbox Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Oracle: Free trial of the next generation Oracle Cloud Infrastructure For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Kevin Rose: Website | Newsletter DEXA Scan: DexaFit Credit Cards Best Credit Cards Offers Page Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card U.S. Bank Altitude® Reserve Visa Infinite® Card Bank of America Preferred Rewards Robinhood Gold Credit Card Bilt Mastercard® Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card Citi Strata Premier℠ Card Credit Card Optimizer Tool How to Get Approved for Business Cards Pepper Rewards App (Referral code: 612342) Points and Miles Websites Frequent Miler Doctor Of Credit One Mile at a Time Travel point.me AwardCat 10xTravel Savanti Travel Hyatt Globalist Guest of Honor: A Complete Guide Podcasts Frequent Miler On The Air Animal Spirits The Memo by Howard Marks MoneyWise with Sam Parr The Peter Attia Drive diggnation Huberman Lab The Aliquot (Rhonda Patrick) ATH Podcast Chris' Newsletter: Sign Up | Past Issues Chris' Membership Ep #47: Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks Ep #86: The Best Deals for Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More! Ep #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong? Ep #196: Optimizing Metabolic Health to Live a Longer and Healthier Life with Dr. Casey Means Full Show Notes (02:11) Introduction (03:32) Strategizing Your Next Home Purchase (07:42) When Should You Consider REITs? (08:25) Mastering the Skill of Spending (12:15) Why You Should Invest Toward Your Pain Points (14:28) Maximizing Earnings in Less Than 6 Months (16:51) Most Overrated Credit Card Trick (20:55) Underrated Credit Card Strategies (23:30) Chris' Credit Card Optimizer Tool (25:34) Secret Perk on Amazon Visa Card (26:49) How to Earn Multiple Welcome Bonuses (30:26) Cancelling/Recycling Credit Cards (35:20) How to Get Weekly Alerts on Deals & Finds (37:01) Earning Points Beyond Regular Spending (40:00) Pepper Points (41:16) Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Merger (44:03) Adding Authorized Users on Your Card (45:48) How to Search for Hotel Availability by Occupancy (46:49) Chris' Favorite Websites to Earn Points From (47:22) Best Credit Card Pairings (49:33) Using Consultants to Maximize Points (51:04) Relaxing on Vacation (54:03) Rental Car Protection on Points (55:57) Chris and Kevin's Favorite Airline Cabins (58:10) Splitting Kids & Nanny into Different Class Flight Seats (1:02:20) Earning Hyatt Globalist Status (1:05:52) Optimizing Vacation Rentals or Extended Trips (1:07:07) Chris and Kevin’s Favorite Podcasts (1:09:31) How to Decide to Quit Your Job (1:13:49) Accelerating Your Career With Kids (1:20:13) Future Q&A Preview (1:21:04) The Reason We Have Ads in the Show (1:22:53) Where to Find Kevin
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  • Optimizing Metabolic Health to Live a Longer and Healthier Life with Dr. Casey Means
    Oct 9 2024
    #196: In this deep dive on metabolic health, Dr. Casey Means shares insights on how changes to your food, exercise, sleep, and more can improve your metabolic health. She also shares her recommendations on essential biomarkers to monitor your health and the role of functional medicine in personalized healthcare. Casey Means, MD, is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health tech company focused on reversing the global metabolic health crisis. She’s the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Good Energy and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/casey-means-metabolic-health Partner Deals Green Chef: 50% off your first meal kit + 20% off next 2 months with code ALLTHEHACKS50 1Password: Free 2-week trial of my favorite password manager NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web 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 Casey Means: Website | Newsletter | Instagram | X Book: Good Energy Levels Blog Diabetes Reversal Diets: Virta Health | Mastering Diabetes Biomarker Testing and Services DexaFit Function Health (ALLHACKS100 to skip the waitlist) InsideTracker (Get 10% off here) Levels (Discounts on Subscriptions here) Instalab Life Extension Next Health Functional Medicine Doctors The Institute for Functional Medicine Parsley Health Medical Journals: New England Journal of Medicine | Journal of the American Medical Association Environmental Obesogens and Their Impact on Susceptibility to Obesity Sleep Tracker: Oura Ring Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): Levels ATH Podcast Ep #151: Master the Skill of Sleep with Mollie Eastman Follow & Review on Apple Podcasts Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:02) Why Investing in Healthcare Is Making Us More Sick (04:53) Metabolic Dysfunction: Definition and Impact (08:38) The Causes of Metabolic Dysfunction (12:35) The Role of Food in Metabolic Health (19:46) Ways to Identify Healthy and Unhealthy Processed Food (23:59) How Our Body Handles Sugar (27:04) The 5 Essential Components of Food (28:33) How Important Is Hydration? (30:45) Testing and Biomarkers for Metabolic Health (34:11) Advanced Tests for Specific Health Functions (40:37) Affordable Services to Test Your Biomarkers (43:05) What Does a Functional Medicine Doctor Do? (45:19) Understanding Diagnostic Categories (49:43) Leveraging Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Your Overall Health (52:47) Does the Timing and Order of What You Eat Matter? (55:44) Why You Should Take a Walk After Your Meals (58:32) Sleep Hygiene Tips for Better Metabolic Health (1:01:17) Types of Exercises That Boost Your Metabolism (1:05:13) What Are Environmental Toxins and How Can You Get Rid of Them? (1:09:21) The Impact of Good Cellular Function and How to Start Improving It (1:11:20) Where to Find Dr. Casey Means Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | 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.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 50+ Ways to Earn More Points and Miles Without Spending More
    Oct 2 2024
    #195: Learn 50+ tactics to earn points and miles without spending extra money. From shopping portals and card-linked offers to strategies for earning points on groceries, flights, and even rent, discover how to optimize your spending and leverage partnerships between airlines, hotels, and various services to rack up points effortlessly. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/50-ways-to-earn-more-points-and-miles Partner Deals Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent LMNT: Free 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 Shopping Portals Cashback Monitor Rakuten CardPointers: 30% off (50% off for ATH Members) United MileagePlus X SimplyMiles MyPoints Amazon x JetBlue Paid Surveys: e-Rewards Dining: Bilt Rewards | OpenTable x IHG | SkyMiles Dining Drugs Stores: Bilt Rewards x Walgreens Starbucks x Delta Groceries: Albertsons/Safeway Just For U Rewards x Alaska Airlines Local Events NFL: 12Status Ticketmaster x Delta Broadway and Off Broadway Shows: Audience Rewards Fuel: Shell x American Airlines Hotel + Airline Partnerships United Airlines x Marriott American Airlines x Hyatt Marriott x Emirates Hotel Booking Platform Paisly by JetBlue Delta Vacations Stays by Alaska Vacations AAdvantage Hotels™ Southwest Hotels Rocketmiles Home Rentals Airbnb: Delta | British Airways | Qantas Vrbo: United Airlines | JetBlue Villas of Distinction x MileagePlus Travel Car Rental Programs: Avis Budget x United Airlines | Turo x Delta Lyft: Alaska Airlines | Delta | Hilton Honors | Bilt Rewards Uber x Marriott Thanks Again Activities Viator x Wyndham GetYourGuide x Alaska Airlines World of Hyatt FIND Pets: Rover x American Airlines Rent: Bilt Rewards Debit Cards: Paypal Bills Bank Accounts American Express Rewards Checking Bask Bank Mileage Savings Mortgage Rocket Mortgage Guaranteed Rate BetterMortgage Energy Providers NRG Energy Reliant Energy XOOM Energy EnergyPlus Donations Stand Up To Cancer National Foundation for Cancer Research x United Airlines ATH Podcast Episode 164: Earn Points Paying Taxes with a Credit Card Newsletter Membership Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:57) Shopping Portals for Extra Points (06:03) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers (07:13) Apps and Websites for Bonus Miles and Points (09:36) Online Survey Programs (12:26) Dining(14:08) Drug Stores (15:09) Delta SkyMiles from Starbucks (15:46) Groceries (19:22) Local Events (20:48) Fuel Spend for Points and Miles (21:38) Earning Miles Through Flights (23:18) Points and Miles on Hotels (25:01) Hotel Booking Platforms (28:12) Home Rental Earnings (29:02) Car Rental Rewards (30:13) Points and Miles on Cruises (30:41) Points with Lyft and Uber (32:08) How to Earn Points on Activities (35:13) Easiest Way to Earn Points on Rent (38:08) Earning Points on Debit Cards (40:20) Paying Taxes to Earn Points (41:13) Bank Accounts: Miles vs. Interest (44:01) Airlines and Mortgage Partnerships (44:41) Earning Miles via Energy Providers (45:36) Leveraging Transfer Bonuses (47:19) Earning Points with Credit Card Referrals (47:48) Company Reimbursements (49:15) Using Donations to Earn Points (51:12) ATH Newsletter & Membership 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.
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  • The Simple Path to Wealth and FU Money with JL Collins
    Sep 25 2024
    #194: Build wealth and achieve financial freedom with three simple, actionable steps. Personal finance expert JL Collins discusses the concept of "FU" money, the importance of living on less than you earn, the power of low-cost index fund investing, and other effective strategies to create long-term wealth. JL Collins is the author of The Simple Path to Wealth and a popular personal finance blog, where he helps countless individuals take control of their financial futures by simplifying wealth-building strategies. With decades of experience, his work has been widely influential in the FIRE movement. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/jl-collins-the-simple-path-to-wealth Partner Deals DRAM: 20% off my favorite sparkling water with zero calories, zero sugar Facet: Personalized Financial Planning + $250 enrollment fee waived Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth 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 JL Collins: Blog | X | Facebook Books: The Simple Path to Wealth | Pathfinders Time Machine and the Future Returns for Stocks Blog: Mr. Money Mustache J.P. Morgan Asset Management Analysis: Is your money working its hardest for you? ATH Podcast: Ep #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins Ep #189: Beyond the 4% Rule: Smarter Strategies for Financial Independence with Karsten Jeske Follow & Review on Apple Podcasts Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:20) What Is "FU" Money and How Is It Related to Financial Freedom? (04:13) Real Life Examples of "FU" Money (Even With Small Savings) (07:27) The Simple Path to Wealth Explained (09:31) Is Saving the Hardest Part of Creating Wealth? (11:54) How to Prioritize Your Lifestyle for Financial Freedom (19:26) Why Becoming Wealthy Is Simpler Than You Think (23:15) Do You Need to Quit Your Job When You're Financially Independent? (25:52) How to Look at Investments as a Way of Saving (30:08) Should You Cash Out Your Portfolio When the Market Is Down? (36:54) The Different Implications of the Trinity Study (Safe Withdrawal Rates) (40:19) Expanding Your Portfolio Beyond U.S. Exposure (49:21) Difference Between VTSAX vs. VTI (53:19) How to Avoid Fees When Investing (54:54) Strategies to Roll Over 401(k)s (59:36) Exceptions for Debt (1:04:49) Is Financial Independence About Freedom or Wealth? (1:10:06) What Is the Real Benefit of Financial Freedom and Independence? (1:10:52) Where to Find JL Collins Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | 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.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Power of Trust and Skepticism with Jamil Zaki
    Sep 18 2024
    #193: Unlock better opportunities, improve your emotional and physical health, and build stronger relationships by embracing “hopeful skepticism.” Dr. Jamil Zaki shares science-backed, actionable strategies to overcome the rising tide of cynicism and shift toward a positive mindset— paving the way for a more fulfilling and successful life. Dr. Jamil Zaki is the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab and a psychology professor at Stanford University. Trained at Columbia and Harvard, Dr. Zaki has published his work on empathy and kindness in the human brain, including his books The War For Kindness and Hope for Cynics. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/jamil-zaki-hopeful-skepticism Partner Deals Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Maui Nui: 20% off the most nutrient-dense red meat Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Chris Hutchins's Q&A Submission Jamil Zaki: Website | X | Instagram Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness Social Neuroscience Laboratory Cynic Personality Self Evaluation ATH Podcast: Follow & Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:35) The Difference Between Being Cynical vs. Skeptical (05:12) Why There’s a Massive Rise in Cynicism and Drop in Trust (07:36) Ways to Identify if You're a Cynic (09:45) The Spectrum of Cynicism (12:48) What’s the Ultimate Benefit of Overcoming Cynicism? (16:46) Is There Any Benefit to Being Cynical in Certain Scenarios? (20:30) The Generational Difference in Cynicism (21:41) Why Hopeful Skepticism Isn't the Same as Optimism (23:26) How to Cultivate Hopeful Skepticism (26:58) What Are Values Affirmations? (28:35) Ways to Engage People Who Are Too Cynical (31:18) Why You Should Experiment with Risk Tolerance in Social Settings (37:59) How to Deal with Hopeful Cynicism When Your Trust Is Broken (41:21) Role of Your Intuition and Gut vs. Science (44:37) The Impact of Cynicism on Personal Finance and Optimization (47:51) Dealing with Cynics in Your Own Family and Friend Circles (49:47) Advice for Parents to Course Correct Kids (52:27) The Rule of Exception in Cynicism Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | 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.
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  • How I Saved Over $20K on a Luxury European Vacation
    Sep 11 2024
    #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 Partner Deals NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family AG1: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals 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 Follow & Review on Apple Podcasts Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback 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 Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | 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.
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    1 hr and 16 mins