Luxury Europe for 70% Less: Switzerland & Lake Como with Amy Fox
#300: Chris and Amy break down how they planned an unforgettable trip to Switzerland and Lake Como mostly on points, miles, and free-night c...
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Learn all the hacks to optimize and upgrade every aspect of your life while spending less and saving more. Chris is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life...
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10 Lessons for Better Decisions About Money and Life
#299: My top 10 takeaways from a retreat for high-net-worth investors, which covered money, health, AI, parenting, relationships, and more....
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 rewar...
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 ex...
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 f...
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...
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 Hyat...
How to Make Your Home Healthier at Any Budget with Dom Francks
#293: Learn to make your home healthier by focusing on the environmental factors that actually matter. Chris and Dom break down how to impro...
What Happens to Your Points and Miles When You Die?
#292: What happens to your points and miles when you die—and how can you make sure they don’t disappear? Chris breaks down how major banks,...
The Science of Lasting Happiness with Arthur Brooks
#291: Behavioral social scientist Arthur Brooks joins Chris to reveal why success and happiness follow different rules as we age. They dig i...
The New Rules of Points & Miles in 2026 with Brian M
#290: Chris and Brian break down the biggest trends reshaping points and miles. They discuss new ways to earn transferable points without a...
How We Booked a $20,000 Vacation With Points
Chris and Amy booked a last-minute week in Bora Bora that would have cost over $20,000, almost entirely on points. They break down how it ca...
Where to Keep Your Cash for the Highest Return
#288: Chris breaks down exactly where to park your cash to earn the most, whether you have $10,000 or a few million. From high-yield savings...
Putting Die With Zero Into Practice with Brad Barrett
#287: Chris and Brad Barrett revisit "Die With Zero" and confront how much harder Bill Perkins' ideas are to live than to agree with. They d...
Are Credit Card Points Still Worth It? and More Listener Q&A
#286: With credit card fees climbing, credits getting harder to use, and points constantly devaluing, it's fair to ask whether earning point...
Why Net Fulfillment Beats Net Worth with Bill Perkins
#285: Bill Perkins joins Chris to unpack what dying with zero really means in practice. They discuss why net fulfillment matters at every st...
20+ Credit Card Benefits You’re Probably Not Using
#284: Chris breaks down the credit card benefits that save real money but rarely get attention, from getting a cracked iPhone repaired for f...
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...
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 in...
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 brea...