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#176: Chris and Nick share the strategies you need to know to easily get the most value out of your points and miles. They discuss the best and worst redemption options, transferring points, optimal ways to structure a trip, finding availability, tips for hotel and airline programs and more.
Nick Reyes is the Senior Author at Frequent Miler and co-host of the Frequent Miler On The Air podcast. He is an avid traveler who's been to 60+ countries and loves collecting points and miles.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/nick-reyes-redeeming-points-and-miles

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Frequent Miler On The Air Podcast

How to find impossible hotel awards

The best transferable points program is…

Points for family travel

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Episode #166: Best Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler


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The Points Guy Article: Comparison of flights across travel portals
Award Booking Services:

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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:12) Why Nick Loves The Points and Miles Game (vs. Cash Back)
(04:26) The Worst Ways To Redeem Points and Miles
(08:12) Booking Travel via Credit Card Portals
(11:51) How To Maximize Transfer Partner Redemptions
(20:54) Is It Really Worth Investing Time To Learn The Points Game?
(23:56) The Basics of Transferring Points
(27:38) How Major Airline Alliances Work
(31:29) Understanding Airline Ticket Pricing
(32:55) 3 Things You Need In Abundance To Travel More
(39:41) The Impact of Travel Award Availability
(46:25) Optimizing Transfer Bonuses
(48:08) How To Position Your Flight and Structure Your Trip
(56:18) Redeeming Points and Miles For Different Airline Cabin Classes
(1:00:59) How To Travel With Kids Using Points and Miles
(1:06:32) Can Families Actually Use Awards to Fly Business Class?
(1:14:03) Seat Hack For Traveling With Kids
(1:16:53) Nick's Advice To Make Best Use of Points and Miles
(1:24:56) Are Hotel Points Actually Worth It?
(1:28:23) Award Booking Services

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#124: Host Chris Hutchins shares his latest deals, advice on booking summer travel with points, some father’s day gift ideas, a family health update and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/monday-musings-2

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Great Finds

Dr. Attia Video on Exercise

Nick's Blind Date

Why Car Insurance Rates Are So High

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Full Show Notes
(0:00) Introduction
(3:53) Latest Deals
(7:30) Travel, Points & Miles
(10:29) Great Finds
(11:19) Chris' Recommendations
(12:40) Father's Day Gift Ideas
(16:36) BRCA
(24:16) My First 911 Call
(27:12) Saving on One-Way Flights
(34:35) Booking Summer Travel Award Flights
(39:58) App to Teach Kids to Read
(42.59) charity: water Fundraiser
 
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#174: Legendary investor Andy Rachleff shares invaluable lessons to accelerate your personal and professional growth. He explores how success can be achieved through the power of intellectual curiosity, non-consensus thinking, effective writing and questioning, and decision-making. He also offers practical advice on career advancement and leadership.
Andy Rachleff co-founded Benchmark Capital, one of the most successful venture capital firms, and is currently the co-founder and executive chairman of Wealthfront. He teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and serves as chairman of the endowment investment committee at the University of Pennsylvania.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/andy-rachleff-life-lessons-for-success

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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:42) Learn It All vs. Know It All Mindset
(06:33) The Importance of Writing
(09:17) How to Navigate the Early Stages of Your Career
(10:33) Andy’s Non-Consensus Point of View
(14:04) How to Learn from Success and Failure
(20:19) Balancing Passion with Practical Experience
(23:41) Things to Look for When Hiring People
(26:15) The Difference Between Being Good, Very Good, and Exceptional
(29:39) What Is a Product Market Fit and How Do You Find It?
(38:16) Traits of Successful Managers and Leaders
(42:35) Andy's Golden Rule in Life
(43:37) Role of Optimism and Pessimism in Business
(45:40) How to Foster Relationships with Experts and Mentors
(47:25) Introductions and What Not to Do When Making Them
(50:37) Can You Achieve Work-Life Balance and Be Successful?
(53:04) How Andy Makes Big Life and Work Decisions
(58:11) Can Graduate School Pivot Your Career?
(1:02:09) The Best Way to Optimize Your Time
(1:03:10) Ways to Invest Successfully

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#173: Today I’m sharing an episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, where hosts Sean and Sara address the safety and privacy concerns of digital wallets and debunk common credit score myths. They highlight the importance of securing your digital wallet by leveraging phone security features, understanding privacy policies of digital wallet providers and implementing proactive measures to safeguard your information online.
Sean Pyles is the executive producer and host of NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today and more. Sara Rathner is a NerdWallet travel and credit cards expert. Her work has been featured on the “Today” show, Nasdaq and CNBC’s “Nightly Business Report.”
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/digital-wallet-security-credit-score-myths

Resources Mentioned
NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Article: Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money. Here’s how to fight back.

Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:05) Credit Score Myth #1: Small Balance Equals Good Score
(04:29) Credit Score Myth #2: Checking Your Score Will Hurt Your Credit
(06:24) Credit Score Myth #3: Closing Old Credit Card Accounts
(09:50) A Listener's Favorite Money Mistake
(13:41) Are Digital Wallets the Safer Option?
(15:42) Ways to Secure Your Digital Wallet
(16:58) Challenges of Digital Wallets
(18:06) Privacy Around Digital Wallets
(21:12) Safeguarding Your Information Online & Offline
(24:22) How to Fight Back Dark Patterns

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#172: Today we go deep on the dilemma of renting vs. buying a home. Joined by Katie Gatti Tassin, we'll discuss current market dynamics, debunk misconceptions about homeownership, and provide insights to help you navigate this significant life decision. We'll also share personal finance strategies and insider tricks to help you secure the best deal. Katie Gatti Tassin is the creator of the Money with Katie podcast blog, and newsletter.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/katie-gatti-tassin-rent-vs-buy

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Episode with Kathryn Valentine: It’s Officially Negotiation Season—This is What Works

Fractional Home Ownership: Pacaso
Property Appraisal Appeal: Ownwell
Rational Reminder Podcast
The Fort - An Entrepreneurship Podcast by Chris Powers
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(03:04) Reality vs. Expectations of Homeownership
(07:50) The Forced Savings Argument for Ownership
(12:33) Factors to Consider Before Buying a House
(14:34) Current Status of Rental vs. Buyer's Market
(16:50) Chris' Experience with Refinancing
(23:53) Why Past Generations Invested in Homes to Build Wealth
(27:16) A Questionable Rule of Thumb for Buying a House
(29:29) Ways to Generate Income from Your House
(31:08) A Big Mistake People Make When Buying a House
(33:40) How Societal Standards Pressure People to Buy Homes They Can't Afford
(41:20) Why You Should Care About What Matters to the Seller
(49:32) Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgage
(52:13) How to Appeal Your Property Tax
(54:53) Why People Rent Even If They Can Afford to Own a House
(57:20) The Hidden Costs of Owning a House
(1:00:32) The Emotional Reasons for Buying a Home

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#171: Organizational psychologist Benjamin Hardy explores the power of a 10x growth mindset, highlighting how you can achieve more in one week than most people do in one year. He explores the core principles of 10x and the ‘Future Self’ science to transform yourself, offers practical advice to achieve ambitious goals, addresses the challenges of adopting a 10x mindset and more.
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author, whose books have sold millions of copies. His expertise stems from his PhD research on entrepreneurial courage and transformational leadership, and his work has been featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, and many others.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/benjamin-hardy-10x-growth-mindset

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10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less 

The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success

Dan Gilbert TEDx Talk: The Psychology of Your Future Self
Books:


Good to Great by Jim Collins


Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl


Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:35) Why 10x Transformation Is Easier Than 2x
(04:17) How to Reframe Your Past and Future with Psychological Flexibility
(08:53) Imagining Your Future vs. Your Future Self
(14:00) The Psychology Behind a 10x Philosophy
(18:27) The 80-20 Principle in 10x
(21:51) 80-20 Examples to Achieve 10x Performance
(24:37) Non-Work Related 10x Goals
(35:58) How to Use Your Past and Future to Increase Your Present
(39:51) Where Would People Get Stuck in A 10x Mindset?
(43:32) How to Get Rid of Things You Don't Need
(46:35) Why We Hold Onto The 80% We Don't Need
(49:34) Ben’s Advice For People Struggling To Let Things Go
(52:07) 10x As A Filtering System
(55:24) Techniques Used to Build A 10x Mindset

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