All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Practical Money Hacks with Lisa Rowan

Jul 7, 2021
Lisa Rowan, author of "Money Hacks" and consumer finance writer at Forbes, shares her wealth of knowledge on innovative money-saving strategies. She dives into grocery store hacks, revealing tips for avoiding the free shipping trap and managing subscriptions effectively. Listeners learn about finding unclaimed funds and creative side hustles to boost income. Rowan emphasizes the importance of proactive communication with healthcare providers to save on medical costs, all while sharing humorous anecdotes that make financial discussions relatable and entertaining.
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ANECDOTE

Listener Hack Success

  • Listener Jeff emailed Chris after getting a hotel upgrade.
  • He contacted the hotel manager in advance, as suggested in episode one.
ANECDOTE

Paying Yourself to Splurge

  • Lisa Rowan overspent online during the pandemic but uses a savings hack.
  • She "pays herself to splurge" by matching spending with savings deposits.
ADVICE

100% Off

  • Remember that not buying something on sale means saving 100%.
  • This reframes deals and helps resist impulse purchases.
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