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#20: All the Hacks host Chris Hutchins answers the top questions from listeners, including redeeming your points and miles for maximum value, managing your points as a couple, the best financial tools and services and his favorite apps for maximizing productivity.Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) is the host of All the Hacks and the Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront. He's amassed over 12 million points/miles in his lifetime, has started/sold two companies and is a registered investment advisor.Links to the best credit cards and signup bonuses: https://allthehacks.com/cardsFull show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions Selected Links From The EpisodeDIY Pro Pest Control: Pestie (10% Off)Top Credit Card & Signup Links: Top Cards for 2021 | Best Signup BonusesJuicy Miles (now Point.me): Website | Booking ConciergeAward Search Sites: Expert Flyer | KVS Availability ToolAward Booking Services: List and Reviews Recommendations From The EpisodeBudgeting: Mint, YNAB, Copilot and TillerNet Worth Tracking: WealthfrontTaxes: TurboTax or Andersen TaxSelf-Directed Brokerage: Interactive Brokers or VanguardAutomated Brokerage: Wealthfront ($5k Managed Free)529: WealthfrontEstate Planning: Trust and Will (15% Off)Crypto: BlockFi ($250 in free Crypto)HSA: LivelyEfficiency Apps: Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts | Alfred | Rectangle (or Spectacle)Passwords/Security: 1Password (Free Trial)Mobile apps on your computer: Blue Stacks Full Show NotesGetting Rid of Ants and Pests [1:13]Q: What are the top 2-3 credit cards for 2021? [3:00]Q: Are signup bonuses a good way to earn points? [6:32]Best signup bonuses right now. [8:06]Q: How do you earn the most points for wedding expenses? [10:47]Q: How do you optimize earning points as a couple? [12:36] Preventing miles from expiring. [16:22]Q: Are points worth it if you don’t travel much? [17:38]Q: Is there any downside to buying gift cards to earn points? [18:39]Q: How do you redeem points for maximum value? [21:36]Q: What’s the best way to save for your kid’s college? [30:33]Insurance plans for pregnancy and childbirth. [32:27]Q: What do you think about investing in alternatives? [33:26]Q: Is there any way to automate your investing? [34:41]Q: What are the best financial/investment tools and services? [36:12]The best software/apps I us to be more efficient. [40:45] Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn