Do you see yourself dying on top of a pile of gold like Scrooge McDuck? Today’s guest, Chris Hutchins, shares his story of how he balances hacking his life: credit cards, chores, out of the box thinking, you name it, with keeping his end goals in mind. But, first, Jesse recounts his travels. He may have learned a lesson or two from the busy street traffic in Vietnam vs the quaint pubs of Ireland.
Key Takeaways:
Why creating success is more about buy-in than perfection
Taking life a beat slower
The difference between being cheap and out of the box hacking
Hacking your biggest expenses like travel and a home purchase
Finding the best credit card(s) for your needs
A two credit card arrangement for the average 6-figure household
Welcome bonuses vs credit card points
The concept of dying with zero
Time vs talent vs treasure
Parenting hacks: childcare, toys, pre-school
More of Chris:
Meet Chris Hutchins, the award-winning host of the podcast All the Hacks, where he shares his expertise as an avid life hacker and financial optimizer. With a passion for upgrading life without breaking the bank, Chris has amassed millions of points and miles and gained recognition in a documentary on Financial Independence titled Playing with Fire. His journey has been featured in prestigious publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.
🌐 Website: https://chrishutchins.com/
🎙️ Podcast: https://www.allthehacks.com/
Mentions:
All the Hacks Episode 91: https://www.allthehacks.com/die-with-zero-bill-perkins/
Credit Card Spreadsheet: https://landing.allthehacks.com/products/card-optimization-spreadsheet
More of The Best Interest:
Check out the Best Interest Blog at bestinterest.blog
Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog
The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for educational and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.
