All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins Chris Hutchins

#180: Chris hosts a debate about whether stock investing or real estate is the faster path to wealth. He's joined by experts from The Motley Fool and BiggerPockets who dive into tax advantages, cash flow potential, long-term returns, and wealth-building strategies associated with each investment path to help you make informed decisions. 
Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger are analysts at The Motley Fool, a financial services company that provides free and premium investment guidance to millions of investors.
Scott Trench is CEO and President and Dave Meyer is VP of Market Intelligence at BiggerPockets, the world's largest online network of real estate investors.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/investing-stocks-vs-real-estate

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Resources Mentioned
BiggerPockets

The Real Estate Podcast

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

The “Value-Add” Playbook

1031 Exchange

The “Middle Class Trap”

The Motley Fool

Motley Fool Money Podcast

Index Funds: A Beginner's Guide

Self-Directed IRA


Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:21) Defining Stock Investing Vs. Real Estate Investing
(03:59) The Case For Stock Investing
(06:52) Why You Should Invest In Real Estate First
(08:03) Barriers To Entry For Stocks vs. Real Estate
(10:40) Getting Returns on Stocks vs. Real Estate
(13:34) Volatility: How Much Risk Is Involved?
(15:47) How To Diversify In Real Estate
(21:25) Forced Selling in Real Estate vs. Stocks
(24:07) Leveraging Real Estate Investment Trusts
(26:24) Value Add Investing in Real Estate
(27:48) Time Investment: Managing Stock vs. Real Estate Portfolios
(37:41) Can You Leverage The Stock Market For Higher Return?
(39:55) Liquidity in Stock Market vs. Real Estate
(42:22) Tax Advantages of Investing in Stocks vs. Real Estate
(44:52) Closing Arguments for Real Estate vs. Stocks
(46:29) Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio With Both Stocks and Real Estate

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#179: The world’s most traveled man, Harry Mitsidis shares his wisdom on the transformative benefits of travel. He provides insights on planning trips for the best experiences, shares his favorite destinations and highlights under-appreciated countries and regions.
Harry Mitsidis is one of three people in the world to have visited every country twice. He founded NomadMania, a travel community platform that offers tools, information, and resources that empower meaningful adventures around the world.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/harry-mitsidis-most-traveled-man

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Resources Mentioned
Harry Mitsidis: NomadMania | Newsletter | Instagram
Every Passport Stamp Facebook Group
Underrated Countries:

Tuvalu

Romania

Laos

Equatorial Guinea

Sweden

Costa Rica

Under Apprecited Regions:

Canada: Nova Scotia | New Brunswick


Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul


Argentina: Salta | Córdoba


France: La Rochelle


Harry’s Favorite Dishes:

Netherlands: Vla - Dutch Custard


Turkey: İskender kebap


Brazil: Feijoada


US: Red Lobster


Dangerous Countries

North Korea

Gaza

Afghanistan

Syria

Somalia: Mogadishu



Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:21) How Harry’s Travel Obsession Started
(05:15) Countries That Were Most Challenging to Visit
(08:05) Why Slow Travel Matters
(14:08) The Different Benefits of Travel
(20:36) Solo Travel vs. Group Travel
(22:26) The One-of-a-Kind Experience in North Korea
(24:05) Traveling to Dangerous Destinations
(31:42) Underrated Countries
(33:36) Ways to Feel Like a Local in a New Destination
(37:35) Harry's Favorite Food Around the World
(39:30) Regions That Are Under-Appreciated
(43:12) Why Your Second Trip to a Destination Is a Better Experience
(44:27) Places That Left Harry Disappointed
(46:53) Harry's Advice to Travelers

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#178: Bestselling author James Nestor reveals how improper breathing can lead to health issues that include poor sleep, asthma, chronic congestion, ADHD, and anxiety. He shares research-backed techniques to identify and correct your breathing habits, highlighting the numerous health benefits of nasal breathing.
James Nestor is a science journalist and award-winning author of the book Breath. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Outside, Scientific American, The New York Times and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/james-nestor-breathing-improves-health

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Resources Mentioned
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Books:

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves

Wim Hof Method
Falim Sugar Free Chewing Gum
SnoreLab
SnoreClock

Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(03:10) Why Humans Are the Worst Breathers and Why We Should Care
(05:29) The Importance of Nasal Breathing
(07:18) Ways to Identify if You're a Mouth Breather and How to Fix It
(10:07) What Is Oral Posture and Why Is It Important?
(15:58) The Problem with Straightening Your Teeth
(22:07) How to Improve Nasal Breathing
(23:39) The Benefits of Nasal Breathing and Deep Breaths
(28:42) The Functions of the Left Nostril vs. Right Nostril
(30:58) The Correct Way to Exhale
(31:28) Breathing Techniques
(39:14) Is It Possible to Overbreathe?
(41:19) The Vital Role of the Underutilized Diaphragm
(46:03) The Immediate Impact of Breathing Correctly
(47:01) How to Fix Your Posture for Optimized Breathing
(48:33) Products to Aid Better Breathing
(50:58) Why You Should Learn to Hold Your Breath
(55:50) The Benefits of Freediving
(57:54) Best Breathing Techniques for Kids
(59:34) Apps to Help You Track and Improve Your Breathing

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#177: Chris shares the best accounts to replace your checking account and maximize interest earning. He evaluates must-have banking features, compares 10+ bank accounts, assesses the pros and cons of switching accounts, offers automation tips to elevate your banking experience and so much more. 
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/best-bank-accounts-high-interest

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Resources Mentioned
All the Hacks

Membership

Bank Bonuses

Episodes #62: Protect Your Family, Mitigate Taxes and Preserve Your Wealth


All-in-One High Yield Accounts:


Fidelity Cash Management (SPAXX coming June 15)


Wealthfront Cash Account (Get 5.5%)

U.S. Bank Elite Money Market


TransferWise (For international transactions)

High Yield Savings + Checking w/ Overdraft:


Mercury: Enter giveaway to skip the waitlist for Mercury Personal

SoFi

Capital One

Discover

CIT Bank

Ally Bank

Robinhood: Spending | Investing


Schwab Checking Account

Recurring Transfers: Zelle App
Personal Finance Tracker: Copilot (Get 2 months free with code HACKS2)
Wealthfront:

Automated Bond Ladder + Calculator

Automated Savings Plan


Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(03:29) Must-Have Features in a Primary Bank Account
(09:23) Tiebreakers to Consider for a Bank Account
(14:43) High-Yield Savings Accounts
(17:41) Regular Checking Accounts
(21:43) The Most Optimal Way to Use a Bank Account
(24:54) Comparison of Banks with Main Features You Need
(28:50) Robinhood's Investing & Spending Accounts
(30:52) The Difference Between Bank Accounts and Investment Accounts
(33:25) The Schwab Checking Account
(38:39) Unique Features of Mercury
(44:33) The Wealthfront Individual Cash Account
(46:15) U.S. Bank's Elite Money Market Account
(47:17) Fidelity Cash Management Account
(53:24) Chris' Top 3 Bank Account Recommendations
(56:42) Is It Worth Switching Bank Accounts?
(58:45) Simple Steps to Automate Your Financial Life

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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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Resources Mentioned
Nick Reyes: Website | LinkedIn | X
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


Episode #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins


Newsletter

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

point.me Concierge

10xTravel

AwardCat


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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#175: 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

Resources Mentioned
All the Hacks Newsletter
Latest Deals

Bilt Rewards

Toast App for Restaurants

Hilton Summer Promo

Credit Cards

Citi Strata Premier℠

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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

All the Hacks Credit Card Site

Great Finds

Dr. Attia Video on Exercise

Nick's Blind Date

Why Car Insurance Rates Are So High

Recommendations

Tetris Movie


Superhuman Email (promo code ALLTHEHACKS)

Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Moft: Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet

Ten Thousand Midweight Tech Hoodie

Ooni Pizza Oven

Cocktail Codex Book

Shokz OpenRun Pro Headphones

Theory11 Box One

Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra

Tug-o-wobble Game

Nike Vaporfly Shoes

Storyworth: Book of Stories from Dad

Masterclass: Learn from Experts


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BRCA

National Cancer Institute Article

Stanford BRCA Decision Tool

Mentava Reading App (promo code ALLTHEHACKS)
charity: water Fundraiser
 
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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