All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

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How to Earn Points on Your Savings and Investments

#298: Chris breaks down how to earn airline miles and transferable points on money you’re already saving or investing (and whether the rewards are actually worth the tradeoffs). He compares mileage-earning bank accounts from Bask, United and Alaska, the new Bank of America and Al ...  Show more

Have Better Conversations and Build Deeper Connections with Vanessa Van Edwards

#297: Learn how to turn small talk, awkward encounters, and everyday logistics into conversations that actually matter. Chris and Vanessa explore the chemistry behind great conversations, how to find the topics that make people light up, and the three levels of conversation that ...  Show more

The Best Cell Phone Plans (and How I’m Saving Big)

#296: You're probably overpaying for cell service, and switching could save you hundreds of dollars a year without sacrificing coverage or features. Chris breaks down what's changed with the big carriers and MVNOs, the math behind "free phone" deals, the few features only AT&T, V ...  Show more

Turning the Tables: My Approach to Points, Miles and Travel

#295: Chris shares the strategies he actually uses to earn, spend, and maximize millions of points and miles. He breaks down how many credit cards most people really need, his approach to booking award travel for a family, the rise of massive card-member flight discounts, when to ...  Show more

Deep Dive on World of Hyatt: Points, Perks and Status

#294: Chris breaks down everything he's learned going all in on World of Hyatt. He covers the brands and footprint, earning points with Hyatt credit cards and transfers, what points are really worth, every status tier and milestone reward, and how to get Globalist treatment witho ...  Show more