#124: Host Chris Hutchins shares insights from optimizing different aspects of his life, including a tool to find the best credit card combinations, thoughts on last minute trip planning, a story of optimization gone too far, a fun use of AI to automate bedtime stories for his daughter, tips for ensuring you don't get stuck with unplanned medical bills and a way to preserve fresh berries for longer. Finally, he makes an exciting announcement about the newest addition to the All the Hacks team.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/musings-1)
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Resources Mentioned
All The Hacks:
#49: Travel Hacking Bora Bora on Miles and Points)
#97: Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More)
#115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure With Brandon Pressor)
Flight Search Tools: Seats.aero) | Roame.travel)
Chris's Card Optimization Spreadsheet)
Virtual Executive Assistants From Oceans XYZ)
Audio Players For Bedtime Stories: Toniebox) | Yoto Players)
Podcast Software: Descript)
Credit Score Monitoring Tools: Credit Karma) | Experian)
Affordable Medical Imaging Services: Medmo)
Full Show Notes
(02:02) Episode Overview
(04:34) Maximizing Points for Last-Minute Travel
(07:05) Searching for Last-Minute Flights
(10:23) Booking Hotels Last Minute
(16:36) Chris's Card Optimization Spreadsheet
(19:47) Exclusive Deals for All The Hacks Members
(20:41) Story of an Optimization Gone Wrong
(28:03) Automated Bedtime Stories
(34:53) Achieving the Perfect Credit Score
(37:23) Optimizing Health Insurance
(46:29) All The Hacks Trip: Iceland 2024
(48:53) All The Hacks Annual Summit / Get Together
(49:58) All The Hacks Courses & More
(50:51) A Very Special Announcement
(53:46) Disputing Accidental Charges on Capital One Cards
(54:54) Latest Alerts from Capital One
(55:38) Hack to Preserve Berries for Longer
(56:52) Ordering Groceries Online
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