Practical Money Hacks with Lisa Rowan

Practical Money Hacks with Lisa Rowan

Author: Chris Hutchins July 7, 2021 Duration: 57:37
#10: Money Hacks author Lisa Rowan joins Chris to talk about lots of money hacks your might not know about, including grocery store hacks, deals on prescriptions, finding and claiming your missing money and getting things repaired for free! Lisa Rowan (@lisatella) is author of Money Hacks: 275+ Ways to Decrease to Decrease Spending, Increase Savings, and Make Your Money Work for You! She's also a consumer finance writer at Forbes and the co-host of the Pop Fashion podcast. Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/money-hacks-lisa-rowan   Partner Deals For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Connect with Lisa Rowan: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Podcast Protect yourself online: Try 1Password for Free Penny Hoarder: Website Get a virtual credit card: Privacy.com Coupons for Prescription drugs: GoodRx Find coupons automatically: Honey Websites where you can flip your things: Facebook Marketplace | Craigslist | NextDoor | Poshmark | StockX Save on your energy bill: OhmConnect Find out your credit (vantage) score: CreditKarma | Credit Sesame Side hustle ideas: Rent A Friend | Sell Your Junk Mail | Dscout Save money on books: Library Extension | Libby App   Full Show Notes (00:01) A Winning Listener Hack (00:37) Introduction to Lisa Rowan (02:31) Lisa's Money Hack Obsession Origins (06:31) Prioritize Splurges with a Key Question (10:16) Escaping the Free Shipping Trap (13:33) Swapping Subscriptions for Something Better (15:26) Hacks to Avoid Free Trial Forgetfulness (17:41) Saving on Prescriptions and Medical Costs (22:26) Finding Discount Codes Beyond Honey (23:29) Repair Cafes vs. Costly Fixes (24:13) Thrifty Choices at the Pawn Shop (24:42) Grocery Shopping Hacks: The Clockwise Stroll (25:08) Flipping Unused Items for Profit (28:20) Saving Energy, Getting Paid (31:12) Credit Building via Rent Payments (33:00) Getting Your Real Credit Score for Free (35:03) Uncovering Missing Money (39:00) Readiness for Money-Making Opportunities (40:50) Unconventional Side Hustle Ideas (44:54) Ignoring the Stock Market Noise (45:55) Discerning Crucial Text Messages (48:54) The Less Glamorous Side of Money Management (49:23) An Unpublished Hack from Lisa (50:46) Should You Try Every Hack?   Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | 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.
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Stop Overthinking and Start Deciding with Derek Sivers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:11
#273: Learn to stop overthinking and make better decisions. Chris and Derek discuss how optimizing can go wrong, a coin flip trick for making decisions, journaling as a superpower, how your actions might reveal what you…
My Process for Booking Travel with Points & Miles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:29
#272: Learn how to turn your points into significantly better travel experiences by following a simple, repeatable system. We cover how to plan, find award availability, choose the right tools, and decide between portals…
How to Actually Live the Life You're Optimizing For with Sahil Bloom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:41
#271: Learn why over-optimizing your life can quietly destroy the things you actually care about. Chris and Sahil explore the doorman fallacy, why big life decisions should happen fast, how to use AI as a thinking partne…
Ski Trip Mishaps, AI Interior Design, Reflecting on Life and More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:15
#270: Chris and Amy discuss lessons from three ski trips with kids, using AI to redesign rooms on a budget, their favorite new gadgets, navigating high-deductible health plans, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://…
Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:45
#267: Chris reviews his credit card lineup for 2026, sharing which cards he's keeping and canceling and why. He also covers how to evaluate annual fees, the best cards across major spending categories, and the apps he us…
Why Change Is Hard and How to Make It Your Advantage with Maya Shankar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:22
#266: Chris and Maya break down the science-backed tools that make change easier and more intentional. They explore why most people misunderstand change, how to anchor your identity to your deeper “why,” and practical to…
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…