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What Is Epicurean Finance?
Epicurean finance is my term for a way of thinking about money. It isn't a historical school or a body of financial advice that Epicurus himself wrote. As far as I know, he did not leave behind a lost scroll on deductible selection or asset allocation. I use the phrase …
Insurance: Buying Calm, Not Just Reimbursement
Most insurance is not a great bet in expected-return terms. That is why self-insuring can look so appealing on paper. If you keep the premium money, invest it, and absorb losses yourself, you may well come out ahead over time. But that is not the whole story, because the pain …
Index Investing as Emotional Risk Management
Invest in broad index funds. They are not just mathematically sound; they are psychologically easier to live with. Trying to beat the market makes bad years feel more personal, which makes the strategy harder to stick with during difficult periods. That makes broad indexing a strong fit for Epicurean finance …
Maximize Burger King Discounts with Walmart+
If you already have Walmart+, here is the trick in a nutshell: use the Burger King mobile discount from Walmart+, then pay for the discounted order with a Burger King gift card that you bought through Walmart using the Walmart credit card. That way, you stack the Burger King discount …