5 Hacks To Save $50k/yr (Lower Taxes, Free Travel, Waived Fees & More)

5 Hacks To Save $50k/yr (Lower Taxes, Free Travel, Waived Fees & More)

Author: Chris Hutchins July 17, 2024 Duration: 52:46
#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 Partner Deals DRAM: 20% off my favorite sparkling water with zero calories, zero sugar Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals 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 For other cards mention, see our full Credit Cards Page Property Appraisal Appeal: Ownwell Flight Award Alerts: AwardTool | Seats.aero Avianca LifeMiles+ Subscription How to Earn A Free Southwest Companion Pass FlyerTalk Credit Card Retention Offers Best Bank Bonuses: Doctor of Credit HSBC: $1500 for $100k for 90 days Capital One: $1500 for $100k for 90 days Wells Fargo: $525 for $25k for 90 days Citi: $500 for $30k for 90 days Axos Bank®: $500 for $3k for 30 days with $1.5k direct deposit Wells Fargo: $325 for $1k for 90 days with $1k direct deposit Best Brokerage Bonuses: Doctor of Credit | Bogleheads WeBull: 2% on up to $100k (till 7/31/24) E*TRADE: $600 for $100k for 60 days TD : $750 for $100k for 30 days Tastytrade: $2000+ for $100k for 1 year 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) Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: X | Instagram | Website | 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

Ever feel like there's a smarter, more efficient way to navigate your finances, your travels, and your daily routines? That's the core question driving All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life. Hosted by Chris Hutchins, this podcast is built on a simple, powerful idea: maximizing value doesn't mean sacrificing enjoyment. Instead, it's about the strategic choices that free up resources-both money and time-for what truly matters. Chris approaches life as a series of systems to be optimized, drawing from his own experience saving millions through meticulous analysis. The conversations here are practical and wide-ranging, moving seamlessly from credit card points strategies and investment philosophies to the less tangible hacks for personal fulfillment. You'll hear from a diverse roster of experts and icons, including Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez, and Gary Vaynerchuk, who all bring their unique perspectives on building wealth and designing a compelling life. Each episode feels like a focused workshop, offering actionable advice you can use immediately, whether it's planning a luxury vacation for a fraction of the cost or rethinking your approach to career and leisure. This isn't just about frugality; it's about unlocking freedom and excitement through smarter decisions. Tune in for a consistently insightful blend of tactical moves and deeper conversations that challenge the conventional trade-offs between spending, saving, and living well.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life
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#264: Learn how the Bilt ecosystem works, from earning Bilt Rewards to the new cards, transfer partners, perks, and where the real value is. Whether you’re new or already earning, this is a practical guide to using Bilt…
How to Earn Millions of Points and More Listener Q&A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:43
#263: Chris breaks down exactly how he’s earned millions of points and miles, and why simplicity matters more than optimization. He covers signup bonuses, spending strategies, credit score impacts, business cards, cash-b…
Goals, Tools, and Mindset Shifts for a Better 2026 with Kevin Rose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:45
#261: Chris and Kevin reflect on 2025’s biggest wins and lessons, then dive into how they're planning 2026. They share their goals, the tools they're using, and why they're designing a year that’s easier, not just more o…
Top 10 Takeaways from 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:24
#260: Chris distills the most powerful lessons from over 50 episodes in 2025 into 10 actionable takeaways that changed how he thinks about money, time, health, relationships, purpose, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: h…
Choosing the Problems Worth Struggling For with Mark Manson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:44
#259: Learn how to pick the challenges in life that actually matter. We break down how to stop optimizing for the wrong things, why values trump goals in decision-making, practical strategies for building real friendship…
My Top 5 Mistakes with Points & Miles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:54
#258: The 5 biggest mistakes Chris has made in his points & miles journey. He dives into the hidden cost of status, the math behind point values, the power of opportunity cost, and why hoarding points quietly destroys va…
End of Year Checklist for Your Taxes, Points and Miles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:17
#257: We break down essential tax and financial decisions to make before year-end. Learn how to maximize deductions, optimize charitable giving, manage investment gains and losses, and take advantage of retirement and ho…