Cora's Blog Archive

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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

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Abundance: The Glass Half Full

The way we view our circumstances influences our ability to create wealth. Discover how shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset can improve resilience, opportunity recognition, and financial success.

January 7, 2025

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Your Budget: Creating a Lifestyle Blueprint

Budgeting is more than tracking expenses. Discover how a thoughtfully designed budget can become the blueprint for your ideal lifestyle, helping you build wealth, increase freedom, and achieve your goals.

November 17, 2024