Cora's Blog | Compass Star: Financial Planning & True Wealth

Explore thoughts, ideas, and practical insights on financial planning, personal growth

and purposeful well-being through the lens of the Compass Star PATH system.

Each article is thoughtfully crafted by Dr. Cora Pettipas, CFP to help readers build

True Wealth through Passion, Abundance, Time, and Health.

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The Little Treat Economy: Have Your Cake and Future Too

October 7, 2026

Small daily treats can quietly become a big drain on future wealth. Discover the Little Treat Economy, lifestyle inflation, and the path to intentional spending.

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The Wealth of Whole Foods: Your Body’s Best Investment

September 15, 2026

Your food budget is quietly shaping your future wealth — far more than you think. You don’t need to be a forensic accountant to see

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