#2: Financial independence (FI) expert Brad Barrett joins Chris to discuss how you can achieve FI no matter how much you make, including how much money you need to hit FI, savings hacks you can use along the way, and the power of intentionality. Brad Barrett is the co-host of ChooseFI, the top podcast on financial independence with more than one million monthly listeners. Brad became financially independent and quit his job at 35 years old, without ever earning a six-figure salary. He also runs Travel Miles 101 and Richmond Savers. Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/financial-independence-brad-barrett/   Partner Deals For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Selected Links From The Episode Brad Barrett: LinkedIn ChooseFI: Podcast | Instagram | Local groups The shockingly simple math behind early retirement article: Mr. Money Mustache Automate your savings strategy: Wealthfront eBooks from your library: Overdrive Cheaper mobile phone plans: Republic Wireless | Mint Mobile  Learn how to travel the world for pennies: Travel Miles 101 Hotels mentioned: Disney Swan Hotel | Fairmont Bermuda Hotel Book a personal trip through rewards with: Flight Fox Track price history and set price alerts on your favorite products: Camel Camel Camel   Show Notes (00:20) Who is Brad Barrett the Financial Independence Expert? (01:25) The Ultimate Definition of Financial Independence - One Hack to Rule Them All (03:25) Mistakes Brad Has Made on His Journey (04:22) Exploring the True Meaning of Financial Independence (05:48) Can Anyone Achieve Financial Independence? It's a Simple Equation (09:19) Brad's Strategic Choices that Paved the Path to Financial Independence (10:45) Balancing Financial Independence without Sacrificing Everything (11:50) The Mindset Shift: What Do You Value More? (19:03) Demonstrating That Financial Independence Isn't About Deprivation (13:41) Dispelling the Myth: Do You Have to Save 90% of Your Income? (20:44) Managing Your Finances: Does It Require Excessive Time and Effort? (23:27) Step One: Calculate the Cost of Your Life for Financial Independence (26:02) Embracing Awareness: Even Brad's Continuous Journey to Improvement (28:07) Tracking Savings: From Pen and Paper to Utilizing Savings Apps (30:57) Advice for Those Choosing to Work Indefinitely (31:41) The 4% Rule: Calculating Your Financial Independence Savings (35:39) Beyond the 4% Rule: Chris's Perspective on its Limitations (37:29) Hacks Beyond Saving: Expanding Strategies for Financial Gains (40:29) Unlocking Free eBooks via the Public Library (42:25) Cutting Costs on Mobile Plans and Data Usage Control (43:51) Discovering Personalized Tiny Sacrifices for Significant Savings (44:09) Brad's $150 Vacation vs. $5,000: The Reward Points Advantage (50:20) Gamifying Purchases: Unveiling Product Price History for Smart Shopping (53:00) Key Takeaway: Intentionality and Optimization without Compromise (54:00) Connecting with Brad and Exploring ChooseFI 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

#1: Travel pro Leigh Rowan joins Chris to discuss the travel hacks you need for your next trip, including getting the best prices on flights and hotels, having authentic local experiences and not getting ripped off changing money. Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) is a serious travel hacker. He is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a travel management company for executives and prior to that was the COO of The Points Guy. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-hacks-leigh-rowan Partner Deals For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned All the Hacks Newsletter: Sign Up Leigh Rowan: Twitter | Savanti Travel Top Credit Cards and Signup Bonuses: Top Cards for 2021 | Best Signup Bonuses Best flight search tool: Google Flights Find travel advisers who might have flight/hotel deals: Virtuoso Find your airline’s seat map: SeatGuru Great deals on rental cars: Costco Airline Vacation Portals: American | Delta | United Find guides from your local library using this extension: Library Extension Free concierges from your Credit Cards: Amex | Visa | MasterCard Find a local to show you around at your destination: ShowAround Eat with a local: EatWith Do a photography session at your destination: Flytography Local guides to what's happening: TimeOut Switching to an eSIM: Verizon | AT&T | T-Mobile Offline mode to save data: Google Maps | Google Translate Phone Plans for International Travel: Google Fi   Show Notes (01:40) Leigh's Travel Industry Background (03:10) Pre-Trip Planning Essentials (06:35) Optimal Choices: Cheapest or Warm Destination? (07:30) Paying: Miles vs. Cash (08:34) Airlines: Direct Booking vs. Expedia (10:11) Accessing Corporate Flight Rates (10:31) Choosing the Best International Airline (12:18) VIP Treatment & Rental Assurance (14:16) Navigating Costco Travel Deals (15:48) Flexibility with COVID Flight Policies (16:26) Google Flights Search Tips (17:05) Effective Hotel Search Techniques (18:58) Tripadvisor Plus: Worth the Cost? (20:48) Hotel Booking Impact on Experience (22:43) Hotel Perks & Upgrades Strategy (25:09) Importance of Hotel Communication (25:30) Trusting Hotel Concierge for Food (26:52) Securing Best Vacation Home Prices (28:49) Early Food Tours: Arrival Advantage (29:40) Additional Trip Planning Insights (32:00) Unconventional Guidebook-Free Experiences (33:31) Unveiling Destination Management Companies (34:14) Souvenir Idea: Travel Photography (34:47) Credit Card Concierge Insights (36:44) Credit Card Concierge Services Assessment (38:58) Finding Great Food & Avoiding Tourist Traps (42:33) Safest & Cheapest Travel Cash Methods (44:20) Handling Local Currency After Your Trip (45:40) Avoiding a Bank Travel Scam (47:37) Getting Local Cell Service or Data (48:55) Phone Preparation for Travel (50:53) Traveling without Main Phone/Laptop (51:48) Leigh's Upcoming Trips (52:34) Introduction to Savanti Travel 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