Cora's Blog Archive

A colourful layered cake surrounded by flowers beneath a glowing compass star, symbolizing the little treat economy, lifestyle inflation, conscious spending, and long-term wealth building.

The Little Treat Economy: Have Your Cake and Future Too

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.

October 7, 2026

A colourful peacock displaying its feathers beside a hardworking beaver building a dam, illustrating two contrasting approaches to spending and wealth.

The Peacock and the Beaver – A Metaphor for Modern Spending

In a world obsessed with appearances, many people unknowingly adopt the habits of the Peacock, spending to impress rather than to build. The Beaver offers a different path: patient, purposeful, and focused on creating lasting value. This modern wealth metaphor explores money mindset, mindful spending, and the pursuit of true wealth.

September 28, 2025