Author: Mori

Financial Independence, Getting Out of Debt, Life, Saving Money

My Matrix Moment

In 1999, a sci-fi movie called The Matrix hit theaters and became a pop culture phenomenon. The special effects–which were incredible–drew people in, but the the story–which was intricate and compelling–had people leaving the theater buzzing. The main character in the film, Neo, slowly starts to sense that something is off. He begins to discover …

Life

Memento Mori?

When I tell people about my blog, the first question is usually, “What does Memento Mori mean?” Well, Memento Mori is a Latin phrase that means “Remember you will die.” Personally, I think the phrase itself sounds cool, and the meaning is pretty self explanatory. However, the history and deeper meaning of the phrase is what …

Getting Out of Debt

Chase Bank Just Paid $2,000 of My Student Loans!

I didn’t have a credit card until I was 27. I grew up indoctrinated by the Dave Ramsey’s of the world who said that credit cards were evil and should be avoided at all costs. While I greatly respect Dave and follow many of his principles, I disagree with him when it comes to credit …