Top Money Saving Hacks from the Man Who Saved Millions

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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Ep 11 - You know I love a great life hack! In today’s episode, I’m joined by Chris Hutchins, a life hacker, and host of the All The Hacks podcast. He has saved millions of dollars by breaking down every aspect of life, looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Together we look at ways you can upgrade your life, money, and travel – all while spending less and saving more.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - The beginning of Chris coming up on how to optimize segments of your life
02:33 - How did the idea of financial independence come about?
04:38 - How to save more when you are earning paycheck-to-paycheck
12:16 - Secret hack when booking Airbnb!
15:08 - The company that has the best return policy for Chris
23:25 - What else can you do to save money on travel?
26:18 - How did Chris travel for seven months on $30 a day?
30:07 - How did Chris get 12 million points?
35:12 - Chris’ tips to make points on side hustle
38:28 - Chris’ favorite tips for saving money
42:03 - Maximizing versus satisficing
47:51- What to do if you can’t find coupon codes
56:59 - How Erika finds her hacks
58:20 - Chris Taught Me