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 πŸ‘‹ Profile Photo
Hi, I'm Chris Hutchins πŸ‘‹

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

March 17, 2025

πŸ’³ Increased Hotel Card Offers: Marriott & Hilton

Advertiser Disclosure Note: American Express is a ChrisHutchins.com advertiser If you're familiar with any of the hotel programs below and have been thinking about a new card, the offers below might be interesting and valuable as most of them offe…
March 8, 2025

πŸ€‘ My Top Finds, Latest Deals, and Best Recommendations (3/8/25)

This week, we'll cover: the best AI tools, insurance planning for fires & more, how to earn 5x on insurance payments and tax prep in March, free year of Calm mediation app, new Flying Blue Promo Rewards, 5% off gift cardsΒ and more. Advertiser Discl…
Feb. 8, 2025

πŸ›« 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…