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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.

About the Host

Hi, I'm Chris Hutchins 👋 Profile Photo

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

🤑 My Top Finds, Latest Deals, and Best Recommendations (12/07/24)

🥗 Science of Nutrition & Impact on Your Body I loved talking to Dr. Mark Hyman about the science of food and how nutrition can enhance physical and mental health, energy and longevity. Prioritizing my health through nutrition is a key goal fo…

🤑 My Gift Guide, Latest Deals, Iceland Trip and Best Recommendations (11/23/24)

Advertiser Disclosure 🎁 My Holiday Gift Guide and Top Ways to Save The holidays are here, and I’ve rounded up over 80 gift ideas across tech, kitchen, clothing, healthcare, games, and more to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on …

🎁 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays are here and I’ve rounded up over 80 gift ideas across a variety of categories to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. I'll also share some tips on how I save 5–25% on almost all my shopping.  🧑&…