Navigating Transfer Bonuses, Hyatt Devaluation, New Card Offers and More

Navigating Transfer Bonuses, Hyatt Devaluation, New Card Offers and More

Author: Chris Hutchins March 11, 2026 Duration: 55:58
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#269: Chris breaks down why he transferred >200k points for a transfer bonus and how to know when they're actually worth it. He also covers Hyatt's new award chart changes, the latest elevated welcome offers, and how he's using multiple AI agents to optimize his work and life. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/transfer-bonuses-hyatt-devaluation-ai Partner Deals Copilot Money: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Gusto: Free 3-month trial of the #1 payroll software Mercury: Manage, move, and grow your money Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned AI Models & Assistants ChatGPT OpenClaw Gemini Claude | Claude Cowork Oura Ring OpenSnow Gridfinity JAL USA CARD Rove Miles Transfer Bonuses in March 2026 Citi → Wyndham: 25% bonus (ends 3/21) Amex → Avianca LifeMiles: 15% bonus (ends 3/28) Rove Miles → Japan Airlines: 50% bonus (ends 3/31) Capital One → Preferred Hotels: 30% bonus (ends 3/31) Massive Hyatt Points Devaluation Credit Cards Best Cards Page Robinhood Gold Card U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Bilt Palladium Card (Rates and fees here) Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card Hilton Honors American Express Card Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card The Platinum Card® from American Express American Express® Business Gold Card The Business Platinum Card® from American Express WHOOP (1 month free here) Function Health ATH Podcast Ask Chris Anything! Newsletter Ep #265: I Built an AI Assistant That Works While I Sleep Ep #264: Deep Dive on Bilt Rewards and New Bilt 2.0 Cards Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (00:55) Chris's New AI Agent (04:00) How To Leverage Claude Cowork  (06:14) How Chris Used AI to Build a New CardTool (08:52) The Future of The Internet  (17:21) 3D Printing (18:39) Taking Advantage of Transfer Bonuses (21:56) Bilt Rent Day Transfer Bonuses (27:09) Rove Transfer Bonus to JAL & Other Bonuses (33:22) Hyatt's Massive Devaluation (38:54) How to Get More Points with Potential Devaluations (41:15) Welcome Offers on Delta Cards (45:12) Welcome Offers on United Cards (48:28) Welcome Offers on Hilton Cards (51:13) Welcome Offers on Southwest Cards (53:30) Cards with Big-Point Offers  (54:13) Find the Latest Deals on the ATH Newsletter  (54:45) Card-Linked Deals for Whoop and Function Health Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | 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. 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.
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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…
2025 Holiday Gift Guide and Top Ways to Save This Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:30
#255: Here are 100+ holiday gift ideas across tech, kitchen, home, clothing, fitness, kids, and games. I’ll also share tools and tactics to help you find deals and spend less this holiday season. For all the products, li…

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