Why is personal finance so complicated? Even worse, the Internet is full of personal finance “experts” providing short-sighted, error-prone, and outright bad financial advice. Jesse Cramer has a knack for using everyday experiences to make personal finance accessible for the average investor. His extensive research coupled with skilled narrative makes personal finance actually enjoyable. By day, Jesse works for a fiduciary wealth management firm in Rochester, NY. By night, he runs The Best Interest - nominated in 2022 for "Personal Finance Blog of the Year.” The Best Interest simplifies personal finance and investing to make your life easier, smarter…and a little richer, too. Come invest in knowledge with The Best Interest.
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episode 65: Credit Card and Parenting Hacks | All the Hacks - E65
Do you see yourself dying on top of a pile of gold like Scrooge McDuck? Today’s guest, Chris Hutchins, shares his story of how he balances hacking his life: credit cards, chores, out of the box thinking, you name it, with keeping his end goals in mind. But, first, Jesse recounts his travels. He may have learned a lesson or two from the busy street traffic in Vietnam vs the quaint pubs of Ireland.
Key Takeaways:
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Why creating success is more about buy-in than perfection
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Taking life a beat slower
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The difference between being cheap and out of the box hacking
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Hacking your biggest expenses like travel and a home purchase
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Finding the best credit card(s) for your needs
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A two credit card arrangement for the average 6-figure household
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Welcome bonuses vs credit card points
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The concept of dying with zero
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Time vs talent vs treasure
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Parenting hacks: childcare, toys, pre-school
More of Chris:
Meet Chris Hutchins, the award-winning host of the podcast All the Hacks, where he shares his expertise as an avid life hacker and financial optimizer. With a passion for upgrading life without breaking the bank, Chris has amassed millions of points and miles and gained recognition in a documentary on Financial Independence titled Playing with Fire. His journey has been featured in prestigious publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.
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Mentions:
All the Hacks Episode 91: https://www.allthehacks.com/die-with-zero-bill-perkins/
Credit Card Spreadsheet: https://landing.allthehacks.com/products/card-optimization-spreadsheet
More of The Best Interest:
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The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for educational and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.