Podcast
Sept. 18, 2024
The Power of Trust and Skepticism with Jamil Zaki
#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 r…
Sept. 11, 2024
How I Saved Over $20K on a Luxury European Vacation
#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 d…
Sept. 4, 2024
11 Lessons Every Investor Needs to Know with Ben Carlson
#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 bar…
Aug. 28, 2024
Why High-Performers Focus on Energy, Not Time with Sahil Bloom
#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), improv…
Aug. 21, 2024
Beyond the 4% Rule: Smarter Strategies for Financial Independence with Karsten Jeske
#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, inflat…
Aug. 14, 2024
My Must-Have Products and Services for Life, Work and More
#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 ho…
Aug. 7, 2024
42 Travel Planning Tips & Tricks from Travel Pro Leigh Rowan
#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 desti…
July 31, 2024
25 Money Rules (and When to Break Them) with Brian Feroldi
#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 ot…
July 24, 2024
12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
#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, …
July 17, 2024
5 Tactics To Save $50k/yr (Lower Taxes, Free Travel, Waived Fees & More)
#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. Partner Deals …
July 10, 2024
Debunking the Biggest Parenting Myths with Emily Oster
#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…
July 3, 2024
Shortcuts to Elite Travel Status with Greg the Frequent Miler
#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…
June 26, 2024
Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai
#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, buyi…
June 19, 2024
Stocks vs. Real Estate: What’s the Best Investment to Build Wealth?
#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…
June 15, 2024
Travel Wisdom from the World’s Most Traveled Man (Harry Mitsidis)
#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…
June 12, 2024
How a Simple Change Can Improve Your Health, Sleep and More with James Nestor
#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 corr…
June 5, 2024
Best Bank Account Setup to Earn Interest on All Your Cash
#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, offe…
May 29, 2024
Redeeming Points and Miles for Max Value (and What Not To Do!) with Nick Reyes
#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,…
May 28, 2024
Monday Musings: Latest Deals, Summer Award Travel, Father's Day Gift Ideas, Calling 911 and More
#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. Resources Mentioned Chris's Newsletter Latest Deals Bilt Rewards …
May 22, 2024
Secrets of Success in Life and Work with Legendary Silicon Valley Investor Andy Rachleff
#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 thinkin…
May 18, 2024
Digital Wallet Security and Credit Score Myth Debunking with NerdWallet's Smart Money
#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…
May 15, 2024
Is Renting Actually Better Than Buying a Home with Katie Gatti Tassin
#172: Today we go deep on the dilemma of renting vs. buying a home. Joined by Katie Gatti Tassin, we'll discuss current market dynamics, debunk misconceptions about homeownership, and provide insights to help you navigate th…
May 8, 2024
Secrets of Super Achievers: Learning the 10x Growth Mindset with Dr Benjamin Hardy
#171: Organizational psychologist Benjamin Hardy explores the power of a 10x growth mindset, highlighting how you can achieve more in one week than most people do in one year. He explores the core principles of 10x and the ‘…
May 1, 2024
Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong?
#170: Chris makes a case for cash back in your credit card strategy based on some recent changes in the points and miles world. He goes deep on strategies for every spending category and shares his analysis of how to optimiz…