#135: Tech enthusiast, Matt Ferrell discusses making your home smarter and more energy-efficient, ultimately saving you money and time in the process. They explore home improvements modifications, energy monitoring systems, energy-saving hacks, and solar. They also delve into home automation, including smart lighting, security, blinds, WiFi, and more. Matt Ferrell has over 1 million subscribers on his renowned YouTube channel Undecided, where he explores how renewable and sustainable technologies can impact people’s lives for the better. He is also the host of the podcast Still To Be Determined. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/home-energy Partner Deals Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Facet: Personalized Financial Planning + $250 enrollment fee waived For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Matt Ferrell: Website | YouTube | Podcast All the Hacks: Free ticket to Nas Summit - LA Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: [email protected] Free Energy Assessments and Audits in Massachusetts: Mass Save® Home Energy Monitoring Tools: Sense SPAN® Home (Circuit Level Monitoring) Kilowatt Meter Tesla: Powerwall & Solar Roof Enphase: Solar Energy & Solar Backup Batteries Water Heaters: Sunamp (Instant) Rheem Water Heaters with Smart App EV Charging: Vehicle to Load (V2L) Smart Home Systems: Matter Apple HomeKit Google Home Home Assistant Homey Homebridge Light Automation: Lutron Security Cameras, Wifi and Home Networks: Ubiquiti UniFi Door Locks (compatible with Apple HomeKit): Schlage Home Security: Abode Ring Deep Sentinel (with Live Monitoring) Smart Shades: Lutron Serena Smart Shades IKEA Motorized Shades Eve MotionBlinds Full Show Notes (03:44) Principles & Importance of Building an Energy Efficient Home (06:20) Ways to Identify Areas That Make Your Home Less Airtight (07:03) 80–20 Principle Things to Do to Affect Your Home Energy (10:37) Hacks to Have an Efficient HVAC System (12:56) Heat Pumps (19:14) Tools for Energy Monitoring (22:08) The Sense Home Energy Monitor (24:24) Rule of Thumb: Gas vs. Electric (26:50) Using a Desuperheater Tank (27:57) Why You Should Replace Your Filters (28:55) Water Heater Hacks (31:17) Circuit Level Monitoring (33:02) How to Decide on Solar Investments (38:10) Financing for Solar: Programs, Rebates & Incentives (42:21) Home Batteries (45:20) The Future of Home Energy Tech (48:31) Strategies for Home Automation (50:10) Smart Lights (51:20) Home Networks & WiFi (52:58) Smart Home Platforms (57:02) Smart Home Sensors (58:59) Home Security (1:00:03) Smart Blinds (1:02:17) Rechargeable Batteries (1:03:23) The KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Rule Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#134: Mexico travel pro, Zach Rabinor shares all the secrets to planning incredible trips to Mexico and seeing the country like you’ve never done before, including top cities/regions for different experiences, local insider tips for activities and restaurants and so much more. Chris wraps it up by sharing tips and tricks to best utilize your miles and points when booking your trip to Mexico. Zach Rabinor founded the award-winning travel company, Journey Mexico, with a vision to share his deep love for Mexico, unveiling its unexpected cultural, natural, adventure, and luxury travel experiences to the world. Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/mexico Partner Deals Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investors DoorDash: 50% off a convenience, grocery or retail store order with code ALLTHEHACKS Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Journey Mexico Website All the Hacks Episodes: #127: Language Hacking: Become Fluent in 3 Months with Benny Lewis Hotel Upgrade Program | [email protected] Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: [email protected] Lesser-known, must-visit towns in Mexico: Overall: Pueblos Mágicos Oaxaca Todos Santos Wine Region: Valle de Guadalupe Copper Canyon: Chepe Express Los Álamos (El Fuerte, Sinaloa) San Pancho The Mother Mountain Range: Sierra Madre Volcanoes in Paso de Cortés: Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl Chiapas: San Cristóbal de las Casas Diving and Cruise Capital: Cozumel Sun & Beach: Sea of Cortez Yucatán Peninsula Punta Mita Puerto Morelos Puerto Escondido Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Bacalar Isla Mujeres Playa Del Carmen Things to Do in Riviera Maya Valladolid Archaeological Site: Chichen Itza Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta: Surfing: Sayulita Beachside Promenade: The Malecon Beach acos: Centro Pitillal Restaurants: El Barracuda (Kid Friendly) | Ocean Grill (Non Kid Friendly) Things to Do in Los Cabos Colonial Village & Surf Town: Todos Santos Surfing lessons: Los Cerritos Beach Snorkeling & Seafood Restaurants: Cabo Pulmo Things to Do in Mexico City: The Metropolitan Cathedral 3rd Largest Central Square in the World: Zocalo The National Palace / New Houses of Moctezuma Saturday Market in San Angel: El Bazar Sabado Aztec-Era Floating Gardens: Xochimilco Neighborhoods: La Condesa & Roma Museums: Palacio de Bellas Artes: Palace of Fine Arts National Museum of Anthropology Casa Azul (Frida Kahlo) Dolores Olmedo Zona Maco Restaurants: Contramar | Guzina | Pujol | Rosetta Historical Non-Fiction Book: Mexico: A Novel by James A. Michener Redeem Wyndham Rewards Points on Vacasa Vacation Cash and points search tool for hotel stays: Awayz Full Show Notes (02:11) Mexico as a Travel Destination (04:33) Planning a One Week Trip to Mexico (05:32) Hidden Treasures in Mexico (08:15) Mexico’s Hospitable Culture (12:18) Transportation in Mexico (13:12) Best Times to Visit Mexico (18:42) Mexican Food Explained (20:13) Tips to Find the Best Food in Mexico (26:03) The Sun & Sand Spots in Mexico (34:48) Things to Do in Riviera Maya (35:52) Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta (36:45) Things to Do in Los Cabos (40:46) Mexico City Must-Dos & Must-Sees (53:38) Lesser-Known Must Visit Towns/Regions in Mexico (56:49) The Story of Paso De Cortés (58:25) The Oaxaca Experience (1:01:11) The Safety Levels in Mexico (1:04:16) Ways to Optimize Your Trip to Mexico (1:06:55) Using Miles & Points to Get to Mexico (1:13:49) Flight Hack for People Who Live in San Diego (1:14:36) Hotels with Points in Mexico (1:17:49) All the Hacks Hotel Upgrade Program Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#133: Chris does a deep dive on tracking your spending, covering why to do it in the first place, as well as top apps/services, setting up budgets, managing recurring expenses, picking categories and more. He also shares practical tips and hacks to save money across 20+ different categories of spend (without having to make big sacrifices). Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/spending-tracking Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned All the Hacks Episodes: #14: House Hacking To Build Your Wealth #16: Do You Really Need a Budget #34: Hacking Healthcare, Prescriptions and Medical Bills #50: The Power (and Tax Savings) of Charitable Giving #104: Optimizing Your Insurance Policies (Auto, Home/Renters, Umbrella, Life, Disability, Pet, and Travel) #113: Unlocking the Power of Plastic: Maximizing Your Hidden Credit Card Benefits #131: Maximize Earnings on Cash, CD Ladders, Bank Bonuses, Bulk Buying, and Automating Returns Tools to Track Your Spending: Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Mint Rocket Money Tiller HQ YNAB: 34 day free trial Simplifi Monarch Money Bilt Card: Earn Points on Rent Pacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Henson: Plastic-Free, Precision-Built Razors + $100 free Blades Paprika Recipe Manager: Organize your recipes, make meal plans, and create grocery lists Green Chef: 50% off + free shipping for healthy and delicious meal kits DoorDash: 50% off a convenience, grocery or retail store order with code ALLTHEHACKS inKind: Get $25 off to dine at top restaurants Cashback Monitor: Rebates & Mileage/Points Reward Comparison for Online Shopping CamelCamelCamel: Free Amazon Price Tracker Keepa: Amazon Price Charts (not sure why I called this Wistia) Library Extension: Free eBooks from your local library CardPointers: 30% off the app that helps you earn more cash back, points, and miles Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (02:13) Budgeting & Tracking Cash Flow (06:24) Tools to Monitor Your Spending (09:00) Free Tools to Track Your Spending (17:00) Paid Tools on Android to Track Your Spending (18:00) Review of Simplifi (20:07) Review of YNAB (23:36) Review of Copilot (24:12) Categorizing Your Spending (29:58) Hidden Expenses Categories (31:55) Carryover Budgets (33:19) Setting Up Recurring Expenses (34:55) Copilot Intelligence (35:50) Solving Cash Flow (39:08) Refunds (43:45) Benefits of Budgeting (48:03) Ways to Save Money on Household Items (53:50) Saving on Utilities (56:10) Savings Related to Children (57:27) Saving on Health & Fitness (58:39) Saving Money on Personal Care (1:00:29) Hacks to Save Money on Entertainment (1:02:19) Saving on Food & Drink (1:05:14) Coupons, Price Trackers & Other Hacks to Save (1:06:57) Gifting & Donating Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#132: Bestselling author Suneel Gupta joins Chris to share simple and effective daily habits you can use to find success and joy in everything you do, without sacrificing your professional ambition. He sheds light on the ancient wisdom of Dharma, reimagining some of it’s practices for modern times, and offers practical tools and techniques to put these practices into action. Suneel Gupta (@suneelgupta) is a tech entrepreneur, visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, and bestselling author, who has been featured in the NYT, CNBC and TED. He has made significant contributions to society, having founded RISE - a breakthrough wellness company, run for Congress, and co-founded the Gross National Happiness Center in the United States. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/everyday-dharma-suneel Partner Deals Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Green Chef: 60% off + free shipping for healthy and delicious meal kits DoorDash: 50% off your first order with code ATHFALL Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Suneel Gupta: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn Suneel’s Books: Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You All the Hacks: Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (02:14) The Relevance of Dharma in Today’s World (05:58) Uncovering Your Essence with Sukha (09:17) The Four Chisels (10:02) The Bright Spots Chisel (15:08) The Dharma Deck Chisel (25:37) The Magazine Out Walk (27:37) Prana: Energy over Time (30:25) The 55:5 Model for Rhythmic Renewals (37:45) The Worry Break (43:54) Leela for Blurring the Lines between Work and Play (46:36) How to Build High Quality Habits (50:11) How Leela Fits into a Traditional Workplace (52:29) Kriya: Putting Purpose into Action (53:30) The Two-Way Door (57:36) To-Learn Instead of To-Do Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#131: Chris discusses the best places to earn interest on cash, including high yield savings, US Treasuries, CDs and bank bonuses. He also covers other listener questions/hacks, like when to sell I-Bonds, saving money on meat, protecting your identity online, automating returns and a lot more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/mailbag-11 Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned All the Hacks: Membership Credit Card Site Bank Bonus Site Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: [email protected] Episodes: #129: Latest Deals for Points and Miles, Recent Trip Takeaways, Parent Hacks & More #104: Optimizing Your Insurance Policies (Auto, Home/Renters, Umbrella, Life, Disability, Pet, and Travel) #78: Action List: Everything You Can Do To Protect Your Identity, Accounts, Credit and Family Bilt Credit Card List of High Yield Savings Options Wealthfront: Cash Account Referral Link | Automated Bond Portfolio Bask Bank: Earn 2.5 American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for every $1 saved When to Sell I Bonds Blog Posts: Doctor of Credit | Keil Financial Partners TeslaFi Web Dashboard: Free One Month Access Maxine’s Book: There's a Cow in My Freezer: The Complete Guide to Buying, Storing, and Enjoying Pasture-Raised Meat in Bulk Maxine’s Website Len's Bench Scraper Recommendation Gmail Add On Productivity Tool: Ready to Send Automating Returns: Return Queen Redeem Gift Cards with Evidation App: Jamie’s Referral Link Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card Deal: Five Free Night Certificates (Up To 50,000 Points Each) Article: Lounge Access Fee Change in The Platinum Card® from American Express Full Show Notes (02:33) Listener Wins (05:19) High Yield Savings (08:02) CDs and Treasuries (09:52) CD Laddering Explained (12:29) Wealthfront’s New Bond Portfolio (18:41) Bank Bonuses (20:34) Earning Interest in American Airlines Miles with Bask Bank (22:05) Selling I Bonds (24:02) Negotiating Your Mortgage Rate Directly with Your Broker (24:33) Auto Insurance (25:58) TeslaFi: Web Dashboard for Your Car (27:14) Electric Rental Car Hack: Correction (28:34) Removing Your Personal Information Online (30:26) Cooking Hacks (32:38) Productivity Tool: Ready to Send (33:18) Automating Returns with Return Queen (33:44) Redeem Gift Cards with Evidation App (34:22) Lounge Access Fee Change in the Platinum Card® from American Express (36:51) Reminder to Check Apps & Websites for Promotions before Booking Flights (37:31) Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card Deal (38:30) Spotify Programmatic Ads for Old Episodes Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices