#210: Chris shares his top 10 takeaways from over 60 episodes released in 2024, providing impactful insights to optimize investments, master the art of travel, cultivate lasting habits, improve health and relationships, and more.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/top-takeaways-2024-money-travel-life

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Resources Mentioned

Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investors

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Hotels: Cap Rocat, Mallorca | Hyatt Paris Madeleine

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Assistants

• Oceans (← $1000 off for mentioning ATH) + Delegation Guide)
• Faye

ATH Podcast

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• Newsletter
• Iceland Trip 2025
• Full list of episodes at https://chrishutchins.com/top-takeaways-2024-money-travel-life

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:45) #1: There's No One Right Way to Invest

(06:05) #2: Deals Can Be a Lucrative Side Hustle

(08:38) #3: Move Past Checklist Travel

(14:35) #4: Award Travel Is Still the Best Deal in Travel

(16:35) #5: Cash Back Can Be Better Than Points

(20:58) #6: Spend Time with the Right People in the Right Way

(22:20) #7: You Can Make Time in Your Life

(27:39) #8: Prioritizing Your Health Is Easier Than You Think

(29:32) #9: The Key to Good Communication Is Listening

(31:40) #10: Building Good Habits Takes Time but It’s Absolutely Worth It

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#209: Science-backed strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and reclaim your energy. Harvard physician and stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar shares how to recognize stress and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy stress and her five-reset approach to rewire the brain and body for less stress and burnout.

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard-trained physician, television correspondent, and speaker with over 20 years of clinical experience. She developed a science-backed approach to managing stress and burnout, which has reached global audiences through over 300 appearances on MSNBC and NBC News.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/5-resets-to-reduce-stress-burnout-aditi-nerurkar

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Resources Mentioned

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• Book: The 5 Resets
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The Perceived Stress Scale

Rainbow Breathing/Relaxation Video

ATH Episode #185: 12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:06) The Impact of Increased Stress and Burnout

(06:16) Defining Healthy vs. Unhealthy Stress

(08:27) The Biggest Reason People Have Chronic Stress

(11:00) A Simple Way to Diagnose Stress Levels

(15:10) How Stress Impacts Sleep

(19:06) Common Signs and Symptoms of Stress

(21:21) The 5 Resets

(22:45) Reset 1: Get Clear on What Matters Most

(24:42) How the Amygdala Influences Stress

(27:19) Reset 2: Create Digital Boundaries

(30:28) Reset 3: Sync Your Brain and Your Body

(34:39) The Role of Movement in the Mind-Body Connection

(39:25) Reset 4: Come Up for Air to Create Mental Bandwidth

(42:39) Reset 5: Bring Your Best Self Forward

(45:46) The Rule of Two: The Most Efficient Way to Approach the 5 Resets

(48:18) The Results and Impact of Tackling Stress

(48:58) Where to Find Dr. Aditi

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#208: Learn the 7-step framework for a personal annual review that will help you reflect on last year and plan to make this year your best one yet. Together with Sahil Bloom, we discuss insights for setting meaningful goals across personal growth, relationships, and career, along with tactics to track progress and improve next year’s review.

Sahil Bloom is the author of 5 Types of Wealth and the creator of The Curiosity Chronicle, a widely-read weekly newsletter that offers actionable insights for cultivating a high-performing, healthy, and wealthy life. He is also an investor and runs a venture fund called SRB Ventures.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/personal-annual-review-2024-sahil-bloom

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Resources Mentioned

Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | X

• Personal Annual Planning Guide
• The 1-1-1 Method
• 23 Ways to Make 2023 Your Miracle Year

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Episodes

• #99: Top Ways to Make This Year Amazing and Seven Simple Questions for Your Annual Review with Sahil Bloom
• #52: Dial In Your Health (While Still Enjoying Life) with Liz Moody
• #178: How a Simple Change Can Improve Your Health, Sleep and More with James Nestor
• #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong?
• #68: Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Strategies and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray
• #97: Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More with Dr. Jordan Shlain

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:48) New Year's Resolutions: Planning vs. Reflecting

(03:38) How to Structure Your Personal Annual Review

(04:45) Q1: What Did You Change Your Mind About This Year?

(07:53) Documenting Monthly Experiences

(09:08) Biggest Changes in Chris and Sahil's Life

(14:29) 2024 Recap: Things Chris Changed His Mind About

(21:51) Q2: What Created Energy for You This Year?

(25:00) 2024 Recap: Things That Created Energy for Chris

(26:55) Q3: What Drained Your Energy This Year?

(31:25) 2024 Recap: Things That Drained Chris' Energy

(34:16) Q4: What (or Who) Were the Boat Anchors in Your Life?

(39:01) 2024 Recap: The Biggest Boat Anchor in Chris' Life

(41:01) Q5: What Did You Not Do Because of Fear?

(46:23) 2024 Recap: Things That Chris Didn't Do Out of Fear

(48:36) Q6: What Were Your Greatest Hits and Worst Misses?

(50:58) 2024 Recap: Chris’ Biggest Hits and Misses

(52:21) Q7: What Did You Learn This Year?

(53:54) 2024 Recap: The Most Important Lesson That Chris Learned This Year

(55:20) Practices to Make the Annual Review Process Easier

(57:18) Sahil’s 1-1-1 Journaling Method

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#207: Actionable strategies to overcome distraction and reclaim your focus with insights from Nate Klemp. He addresses the negative impact of screen addiction on mental health and shares practical tactics for reducing distractions. We also explore how cultivating openness and curiosity can strengthen relationships and help combat polarization.

Nate Klemp is a thought leader in mindfulness and personal development, leveraging his background in philosophy to explore the intersection of technology and well-being. He’s the author of Open, The 80/80 Marriage and NY Times Best Seller, Start Here.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/digital-distractions-nate-klemp

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Resources Mentioned

Nate Klemp: Website | Klemps Insights Newsletter

• Book: Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World
• Free Open Audio Meditations

kSafe Time Locking Container

Brick App

The Light Phone

Irresistible by Adam Alter

ATH Episodes

• #25: The Four Research-Backed Steps to Be Indistractable with Nir Eyal
• #43: Why 50/50 Doesn't Work: A New Model for Happier Relationships with Kaley and Nate Klemp

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:57) Why Today's Society Is in a Constant State of Distraction

(03:57) Shocking Statistics Around Phone Usage

(05:29) The Impact and Cost of Living with Digital Distractions

(08:24) Internal vs. External Distraction

(11:24) Indulgence-Based Tactics for Less Distractions

(18:19) Chris' Experience with Binging on TikTok

(22:12) Self-Binding Tactics to Reduce Phone Addiction

(26:04) Restraint-Based Tools and Tactics

(30:27) How Being Open Affects Human Relationships

(35:31) Ways to Be More Open to Other Perspectives

(39:47) The Connection Between Political Polarization and Screen Addiction

(45:19) The Impact and End Goal of Being Open

(47:24) Nate's Final Piece of Advice

(48:47) Ways to Assess Different Levels of Screen Addiction

(50:47) Where to Find Nate and His Work

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#206: Discover to secrets of gold investing, reselling, profiting and more with Trey Benedict. Learn the history of the gold market, how gold is valued, where to find opportunities for investing and reselling gold, the differences between the bullion and collector market, tips to avoid scams and so much more.

Trey Benedict is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pure Technologies, a platform bring transparency, liquidity, and technology to the gold industry. He has extensive experience from Heritage Auctions, Tangible Investments, and Kevin Lipton Rare Coins.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/gold-investing-selling-buying-trey-benedict

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Resources Mentioned

Trey Benedict: LinkedIn

Pure (Up to $150 off when buying/selling here)

Coins

• American Eagle
• American Buffalo
• PAMP Lady Fortuna
• 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair

Coin Grading Companies: PCGS vs NGC

Costco Gold Bars: Price Guide and What to Know

PCGS CoinFacts

Heritage Auctions

Stack's Bowers

American Numismatic Association

Professional Numismatists Guild

ATH Episode #200: Debunking Tax Myths, Avoiding Audits and Maximizing Savings with Jasmine DiLucci

• Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable?

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:14) Understanding the Gold Market

(04:50) The Many Different Reasons People Buy Gold

(07:11) Trey's Journey with Gold and Coin Restoration

(11:02) How Gold Is Valued and Priced

(13:45) Spot Price and Gold Trading

(16:13) Types of Coin Traders

(18:49) How Can People Invest and Make Money in Gold?

(22:49) How Often the U.S. Mint Releases Limited Coins

(25:22) Pure: A Marketplace for Gold

(35:38) Leveraging Discounted Gift Cards to Buy Gold

(37:12) Ways to Mitigate Concerns Around Buying and Selling Gold

(43:41) Vetting Coin Shops

(45:59) Can You Trade Your Gold Jewelry?

(47:13) Online Resources for Gold Info

(48:24) Things to Avoid in the Gold Market

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#205: Chris and Amy answer listener questions around life and relationships, from creating better routines and setting boundaries to navigating family dynamics and planning creative date nights. They also discuss leveraging assistants, credit card strategies, and more. 

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/ama-with-amy-life-relationships-optimizing

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Resources Mentioned

Blueprint Nutty Pudding

The Family Firm by Emily Oster

The Adventure Challenge

Assistants

• Oceans (← $1000 off for mentioning ATH) + Delegation Guide)
• Squared Away
• Faye

Points & Miles Conference: Chicago Seminars

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ATH Podcast:

• Ep #43: Why 50/50 Doesn't Work: A New Model for Happier Relationships with Kaley and Nate Klemp
• Ep #47: Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks
• Ep #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins
• Ep #101: Optimizing Your Insurance Policies (Auto, Home/Renters, Umbrella, Life, Disability, Pet, and Travel)
• Ep #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong?
• Ep #181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai
• Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected]

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:34) How Amy Started to Own Her Decisions (Especially When Saying No)

(05:05) Chris' New Early Morning Routine

(07:45) Amy & Chris' Daily Routine

(11:08) Things That Make a Relationship Successful

(16:39) How Amy and Chris Knew They Wanted to Get Married

(22:44) How Amy and Chris Met

(27:26) Practical Date Night Ideas

(30:15) How Amy & Chris Balance Household Responsibilities

(32:22) The Most Impactful ATH Episodes

(39:06) Hiring an Assistant for Business vs. Personal Work

(42:23) Finding and Making New Friends in Your 30s

(47:50) Managing Credit Card Points as a Couple

(51:25) Evaluating Time vs. Money Decisions

(56:57) How to Submit Questions for Future Episodes

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#204: Learn how to use nutrition to optimize your health, energy, and longevity. Dr. Mark Hyman explores the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods and offers tips for adopting a nutrient-dense diet. We discuss the role of dairy, protein, GLP-1 agonists, and supplements, the importance of the gut microbiome, and the link between nutrition and mental health.

Dr. Mark Hyman is an internationally recognized expert in functional medicine and nutrition, a practicing family physician, and a best-selling author. He is also the host of The Doctor’s Pharmacy podcast. His pioneering work combines cutting-edge research with actionable advice to help people achieve optimal health by addressing the root causes.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/dr-mark-hyman-science-of-nutrition

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Resources Mentioned

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• Book: Young Forever
• Sleep Master Class

The NOVA Food Classification System

The New England Journal of Medicine: Milk and Health

Environmental Working Group Guides

• The Dirty Dozen List
• The Clean Fifteen List
• Good Food on a Tight Budget

Function Health (Use code ALLHACKS100 to skip the waitlist)

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Meditation Apps: Calm | Headspace

ATH Podcast

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:12) The Definition of Real Nutrition

(06:56) The NOVA Food Classification System

(11:36) How Much Does Food Being Organic Matter?

(14:07) How Chris Leverages ChatGPT to Identify Ultra-Processed Foods

(16:11) The Role of Dairy in Nutrition

(21:44) The Protein Debate: Animal vs. Plant

(25:46) The Importance of the Gut Microbiome

(27:13) Efficient Ways to Structure Your Diet

(30:41) How the Timing of Your Meals Matters

(31:59) The Rise of GLP-1 Agonists

(38:47) The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies

(40:25) Can Supplements Increase Nutrition?

(42:38) How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health and Cognitive Function

(46:37) Four Practical Habits to Improve Your Nutrition Intake

(49:28) Three Simple Ways to Optimize Your Nutrition

(50:30) Where to Find Dr. Mark Hyman

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#203: Learn to save on the cost for college. Chris and college funding expert Brad Baldridge discuss common mistakes, leveraging 529 plans and tax benefits, types of financial aid, creative tactics to maximize savings, and much more.

Brad Baldridge, founder of Baldridge College Solutions and Taming the High Cost of College, is a Certified Financial Planner® who has helped hundreds of families plan and pay for college, their retirement, and more.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/saving-money-on-college-brad-baldridge

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Resources Mentioned

Brad Baldridge: Website | Newsletter

• Free Scholarship Guide for Busy Parents
• Free Financial Aid Calculator
• 529 Plan Investment Options: A Quick Guide for Parents
• 7 Quick Tips for FAFSA Season
• The Best Student Loan Options for 2024-25
• 3 Last-Minute Strategies to Save on College Costs

CSS Profile: Everything You Need to Know to Complete the CSS Profile

Wealthfront: 529 Plan

Rakuten ($40 for new members)

Credit Cards:

• Rise Student Card
• Robinhood Gold Card
• U.S. Bank Smartly Card

Gift of College Gift Cards

CardPointers Pro (50% off here)

ATH Podcast:

• Membership
• Chris' Newsletter
• Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:08) Biggest Mistakes People Make When Planning to Pay for College

(03:18) Early Stage Planning vs. Late Stage Planning

(05:56) Tax Benefits & Advantages for College Savings

(16:40) How Your Assets Impact/Doesn’t Impact Need-Based Financial Aid

(18:01) Recent Big Change On The FAFSA

(22:41) What Is The CSS Profile?

(27:31) The Different Types of Financial Aid

(30:24) How to Plan for Scholarships

(35:50) Transferring from A Local Community College to A Competitive College

(37:49) Saving Strategies for Families with Higher Income

(42:57) Ways to Utilize Student Loans

(48:13) Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

(50:36) Brad’s Final Takeaway

(51:57) How Much Money Can Families Save on College Costs?

(52:36) Where to Find Brad & His Services

(53:16) Utilizing Credit Cards for College Tuition

(55:08) How to Maximize Gift of College Gift Cards

(1:03:35) Brad’s Disclosure

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#202: Sharing 80+ holiday gift ideas across tech, kitchen, clothing, healthcare, games, and more—plus my top strategies to maximize your holiday savings.

For all the products, links, deals and more, check out the full 2024 Gift Guide here: https://chrishutchins.com/gifts

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Resources Mentioned

2024 Gift Guide: Find all the products, links, deals and more at https://chrishutchins.com/gifts

ATH Podcast

• Chris' Newsletter: Subscribe
• Ep #151: Master the Skill of Sleep with Mollie Eastman
• Ep #197: Navigating Your Money, Points, and Career + More Listener Q&A with Kevin Rose
• Ep #68: Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Strategies and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray
• Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected]

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:52) Personal Tech Gifts

(10:54) Kitchen Appliances & Tech

(19:59) Clothing & Gear

(27:24) Health & Fitness

(31:24) Games

(38:33) Kids

(42:22) Books & Learning

(43:54) Ways to Save Money When You Shop

(52:35) Gift Card Buying and Selling

(55:13) How You Can Gift Chris (For Free)

(55:52) Chris' Family Holiday Traditions

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#201: Chris and Amy recap all the takeaways and planning tactics from two recent trips to Iceland (with All the Hacks listeners and the Big Island of Hawaii.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/iceland-hawaii-trip-recap

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Resources Mentioned

ATH Podcast

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• Hotel Upgrade Program
• Ep #115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser
• Ep #66: Rental Cars: Saving Money, Avoiding Fees and All the Secret Tricks with Jonathan Weinberg
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• Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback

Iceland

Hot Springs

• Hvammsvík
• Blue Lagoon

West

• Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Hótel Búðir

Reykjavík

• The Icelandic Punk Museum
• The Icelandic Phallological Museum
• Restaurants: Sumac Grill+Drinks | ÓX
• Icelandic Hot Dog: Bæjarins Beztu

South

• Thórsmörk
• Skálakot Manor Hotel and Horseback Riding Tours

Traveling to Iceland with points & miles in 2024

Top Super Jeep Tours in Iceland

Travel Backpacks by Tortuga

Hawaii

Kids Travel Gear

• JetKids™ by Stokke® BedBox™
• RideSafer Travel Vest

Hotels

• Mauna Lani
• Fairmont Orchid

Food & Drinks

• Lava Lava Beach Club
• Da Poke Shack
• On the Rocks

National Car Rental: Emerald Club Benefits

Southwest Family Boarding

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:20) Overall Thoughts on Iceland

(05:37) Our Hot Springs Experience

(07:43) The Magical Northern Lights

(10:01) Eating Fermented Shark

(10:52) Why It’s Important to Meet the Locals

(11:52) Walking Around Reykjavik

(15:15) Icelandic Hot Dogs: Bæjarins Beztu

(19:34) Traveling Around Iceland in Super Jeeps

(21:53) The Types of Waterfalls Across Iceland

(23:47) The Uniqueness of Icelandic Culture

(28:29) Travel Logistics in Iceland

(34:06) Expenses & Payment Options in Iceland

(37:50) ATH Iceland Trip 2025

(40:41) Intro to the Hawaii Trip

(41:53) The Best Ways to Fly to Hawaii

(46:28) Southwest Family Boarding Trick

(47:52) Renting Cars in Hawaii

(51:17) Properties We Stayed at in Hawaii

(54:44) Food: Room Service, Kids Menu & Fine Dining

(58:05) Free & Unique Hotel Perks

(1:00:23) Fun Activities and Spots in Hawaii

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#200: Take control of your taxes and save money with unique strategies from tax expert Jasmine DiLucci. Learn how to leverage IRS transcripts, identify misleading tax advice, and differentiate between personal and business deductions. We also cover common audit triggers and valuable tax planning advice for business owners.

Jasmine DiLucci is a seasoned tax attorney, Certified Public Accountant, and Enrolled Agent with over a decade of experience. She specializes in tax controversy, litigation, IRS collections, payroll debt disputes, penalty abatements, and audit representation.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/tax-savings-2024-jasmine-dilucci

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:09) Why There's So Much Bad Tax Advice

(05:17) Debating for Business Expenses vs. Personal Expenses

(07:36) Can You Hire Your Kids to Work for You?

(10:31) Ways to Identify Good and Bad Tax Advice Online

(14:07) What Actually Happens When You Get Audited by the IRS

(20:13) Do Credit Card Transactions Justify Receipts?

(21:32) Common Things That Would Flag Audits

(24:13) The Importance of IRS Transcripts

(28:55) What Happens When the IRS Delays a Payment

(30:33) Jasmine's Advice to Minimize Tax Penalties

(32:36) What Kind of Tax Documents Can Have Errors?

(34:44) Filing Using Tax Tool vs. Tax Expert

(38:55) Chris' EOY Tax Checklist

(43:41) Business Tax: Setting Up S Corps vs. LLCs

(45:07) Changes to Expect in the Near Future

(49:30) Where to Find Jasmine

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