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Upgrade your life, money, and travel

Learn the strategies and tactics to upgrade your life, money and travel – all while spending less and saving more. Chris is an optimizer who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life to maximize happiness at the lowest cost.

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Hi, I'm Chris Hutchins 👋

Founder / Host

I love sharing my quest to optimize and upgrade my life. Previously I was Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront, co-founder and CEO of Grove (acquired by Wealthfront), co-founder of Milk (acquired by Google) and a Partner at GV, where I focused on seed and early stage investments.

Recent Blog Posts

Feb. 15, 2025

🤑 My Top Finds, Latest Deals, and Best Recommendations (2/15/25)

This week, we'll cover: Top cash back cards for 2025, 50% off CardPointers+, getting a free drink at Capital One Cafés, an epic trip to Iceland, earning double hotel points, U.S. Mobile's amazing new unlimited plan, Apple AirTags on sale …

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Feb. 8, 2025

🤑 My Top Finds, Latest Deals, and Best Recommendations (2/8/25)

This week, we'll cover: 100k+ point welcome bonuses, free SW companion pass, 10 new gift cards deals, booking TAP Air Portugal with JetBlue, earning 11k bonus points, exploring the 5 types of wealth, award promos for Feb and more! Advertiser D…

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Feb. 8, 2025

🛫 Limited Time Welcome Offers: Delta, Southwest, United and Hawaiian

Advertiser Disclosure Note: American Express is a ChrisHutchins.com advertiser If you're familiar with any of the airline programs below and have been thinking about a new card, these limited-time welcome offers on these co-branded credit cards mi…

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