My Must-Have Products and Services for Life, Work and More

My Must-Have Products and Services for Life, Work and More

Author: Chris Hutchins August 14, 2024 Duration: 59:29
#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 Partner Deals Maui Nui: 20% off the most delicious and nutrient-dense red meat NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth AG1: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs 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 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) DRAM (← 20% off) 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 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. 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. 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
Podcast Episodes
I Built an AI Assistant That Works While I Sleep [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:24
#265: Chris explores how modern AI tools have eliminated the barriers to building software, why planning matters more than coding skill, how anyone can turn a simple problem into a working app faster and cheaper than eve…
Deep Dive on Bilt Rewards and New Bilt 2.0 Cards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:43
#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…