Listener Q&A Live Show + Big Anniversary Giveaway!

Partner Deals Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investorsBilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rentQuince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returnsFabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyMasterClass: ⁠Learn from the world's best with up to 15% offFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals#56: Today, our Host, Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) celebrates the one year anniversary of All The Hacks! This was a live Q&A recorded on May 9th, 2022 with All The Hacks listeners tuning in. Chris answers questions on earning points buying a house and car, how flexibility helps you save big on award flights, whether elite status is worth it and much more.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/anniversary-live-show Partner DealsAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packsMasterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlistPoint.me: $1 trial w/ this link (and the code HACKS)For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/dealsResources MentionedAll The Hacks Episodes: #34 - Hacking Healthcare, Prescriptions and Medical Bills with Marshall Allen #11 - Making Money from Side Hustles with Nick Loper All The Hacks Upgrade Program - free upgrades, breakfast and more on paid luxury hotel staysSavanti Travel: High end travel concierge, owned by Leigh Rowan (ATH #1 and #51)Point.me and BookYourAward.com - Award booking servicesNotion: How I track all the information for podcast (and actually for our family)Countdown to the FOMC: FedWatch Tool for interest rate hikesCreditKarma: Free credit score and helps find cards you can get approved forExtra.App: Debit card that helps you build creditCardPointers: Get 20% at allthehacks.com/cardpointersVuori: 20% off your first purchase at allthehacks.com/vuoriRakuten: Big Give Week with 15% cash back and free $40 for new users Full show notesMaximizing Points for House or Car PurchaseLast-Minute or Advance Booking with Points for TripsChoosing Luxury Stays in LondonTrip Planning in Japan with Credit Card BonusesBalancing Points Maximization vs. Time SavingsImportance of Elite StatusIHG vs. Hyatt for Hotel TransfersOrganizing Podcast Notes EfficientlyEarning Bonuses with Lower IncomeAlternatives to BlockFi for High YieldCredit Tips for StudentsAvailability of Cash Back Debit CardPrioritizing Financial Goals with Limited ResourcesBest Cards for Amazon PurchasesBenefits of Discover CardsOptimizing Spend During Home Remodel The Quick Hacks Use your favorite card for a down payment on your new car (including Tesla!) Don’t forget about “Position flights” or flying from one smaller airport to a major hub. CardPointers is an amazing app for tracking and optimizing your points. Don’t forget to try the “reconsideration line” if you ever get declined for a card If you have an old card, don’t cancel the card, it’s helping your credit score! If it has a fee you don’t want to pay, ask to get the card downgraded to a no annual fee card. When appropriate: don’t pay in cash, pay in gift cards!  Special NoteWish Amy and Chris the best of luck; baby two coming very soon!Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedInEditor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.