All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

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Do You Actually Need Travel Insurance?

#283: Learn exactly when you might need travel insurance and when your credit cards already have you covered. Chris breaks down what travel insurance covers, how those benefits compare to the coverage built into popular credit cards, and when it makes sense to buy additional prot ... Show more

. 1h 10min

Saving Money and Optimizing is My Kryptonite

#282: When does optimization stop helping and start hurting? Chris shares how a string of seemingly smart decisions had him pouring hours into marginal gains that never materialized. He unpacks the hidden cost of optimization, the role AI plays in amplifying it, and how he's lear ... Show more

. 53min 19sec

Taking My Health Into My Own Hands: Tests, Records, and What Actually Worked

#281: Chris shares the full playbook he used to take control of his health after digging into his family historical and lab results. He breaks down which tests are actually worth your money and when each one matters. Plus, how he built a personal health AI from his own medical re ... Show more

. 1h 5min

The Hidden Rules of Credit Card Approvals

#280: Learn how to dramatically improve your odds of getting approved for the credit cards you actually want. Chris breaks down the hidden system every bank uses to evaluate applications, why your credit score matters far less than what's on your report, and the real factors driv ... Show more

. 50min 57sec

How Long-Term Investors Actually Think About Risk with Ben Carlson

#279: Learn to handle market volatility and build long-term wealth in a world dominated by AI disruption, market fear, inflation concerns, and nonstop financial noise. Chris and Ben discuss why investing remains psychologically difficult, how to think about global diversification ... Show more

. 1h 1min