# All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

> An award-winning podcast that will teach you to upgrade your life, money and travel – all while spending less and saving more. It's hosted by Chris Hutchins, an avid optimizer who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life, looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost.

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## Site

- [Homepage](https://www.chrishutchins.com/)
- [Sitemap](https://www.chrishutchins.com/sitemap.xml)
- [RSS feed](https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ATHLLC4474951365)
- [Contact](https://www.chrishutchins.com/contact/)

## Recent episodes

- [Hilton Honors Deep Dive: Points, Cards, Status and More](https://www.chrishutchins.com/hilton-honors-deep-dive/): published 2026-11-11

- [9 Things I've Changed My Mind About](https://www.chrishutchins.com/things-i-changed-my-mind-on-2026/): published 2026-11-04

- [Luxury Europe for 70% Less: Switzerland & Lake Como with Amy Fox](https://www.chrishutchins.com/switzerland-italy-family-trip-points/): published 2026-10-28

- [10 Lessons for Better Decisions About Money and Life](https://www.chrishutchins.com/10-lessons-money-parenting-ai-long-angle/): published 2026-10-21

- [How to Earn Points on Your Savings and Investments](https://www.chrishutchins.com/earn-points-on-savings/): published 2026-10-14

- [Have Better Conversations and Build Deeper Connections with Vanessa Van Edwards](https://www.chrishutchins.com/vanessa-van-edwards-better-conversations/): published 2026-10-07

- [The Best Cell Phone Plans (and How I’m Saving Big)](https://www.chrishutchins.com/best-cell-phone-plans-2026/): published 2026-09-23

- [Turning the Tables: My Approach to Points, Miles and Travel](https://www.chrishutchins.com/award-flights-card-strategy-nerdwallet/): published 2026-09-16

- [Deep Dive on World of Hyatt: Points, Perks and Status](https://www.chrishutchins.com/world-of-hyatt-deep-dive/): published 2026-09-09

- [How to Make Your Home Healthier at Any Budget with Dom Francks](https://www.chrishutchins.com/healthy-home-air-water-light-dom-francks/): published 2026-09-02

- [What Happens to Your Points and Miles When You Die?](https://www.chrishutchins.com/points-and-miles-after-death/): published 2026-08-26

- [The Science of Lasting Happiness with Arthur Brooks](https://www.chrishutchins.com/arthur-brooks-happiness-success-purpose/): published 2026-08-19

- [The New Rules of Points & Miles in 2026 with Brian M](https://www.chrishutchins.com/new-rules-points-miles-2026/): published 2026-08-12

- [How We Booked a $20,000 Vacation With Points](https://www.chrishutchins.com/bora-bora-on-points-2026/): published 2026-08-05

- [Where to Keep Your Cash for the Highest Return](https://www.chrishutchins.com/where-to-put-your-cash-2026/): published 2026-07-22

- [Putting Die With Zero Into Practice with Brad Barrett](https://www.chrishutchins.com/die-with-zero-revisited-brad-barrett/): published 2026-07-15

- [Are Credit Card Points Still Worth It? and More Listener Q&A](https://www.chrishutchins.com/are-points-worth-it-ama/): published 2026-07-08

- [Why Net Fulfillment Beats Net Worth with Bill Perkins](https://www.chrishutchins.com/bill-perkins-net-fulfillment-beats-net-worth/): published 2026-07-01

- [20+ Credit Card Benefits You’re Probably Not Using](https://www.chrishutchins.com/hidden-credit-card-benefits-2026/): published 2026-06-24

- [Do You Actually Need Travel Insurance?](https://www.chrishutchins.com/travel-insurance/): published 2026-06-17

- [Saving Money and Optimizing is My Kryptonite](https://www.chrishutchins.com/optimizing-is-my-kryptonite/): published 2026-06-10

- [Taking My Health Into My Own Hands: Tests, Records, and What Actually Worked](https://www.chrishutchins.com/personal-health-ai-diagnostics/): published 2026-06-03

- [The Hidden Rules of Credit Card Approvals](https://www.chrishutchins.com/credit-card-approval-strategy/): published 2026-05-27

- [How Long-Term Investors Actually Think About Risk with Ben Carlson](https://www.chrishutchins.com/risk-market-volatility-ben-carlson/): published 2026-05-20

- [The AI Tools I'm Building to Replace My Spreadsheets with Anish Acharya](https://www.chrishutchins.com/ai-tools-spreadsheets-anish-acharya/): published 2026-05-13

## Notes for agents

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