I just turned 30, and in this episode of Don’t Depend on Daddy I’m sharing how I’m elevating my life, money, career, and personal routines in this new decade. Your 20s are full of pressure — land your dream job, save $100K, get married, buy a house. But what happens when you don’t check every box before 30? The truth is, your 30s are the beginning of your prime. This video breaks down the financial habits, career moves, and lifestyle upgrades that I’m making as I step into this chapter.✨ What you’ll learn:👉🏻 Why your 30s are NOT the finish line — they’re the foundation for what’s next👉🏻 The money basics you need in place by 30 (budget, savings, FI planning)👉🏻 Career shifts, work-life balance, and building something sustainable👉🏻 Personal upgrades in skincare, style, friendships, and hobbies👉🏻 How I’m approaching fitness, wellness, and building a lifestyle I loveWhether you’re in your late 20s, early 30s, or just curious about this phase of life, this video will give you perspective, reassurance, and tactical ideas for creating an elevated life.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro: Why I’m talking about life in my 30s03:00 – Your 30s are the start of your prime, not the finish line07:00 – Money basics to have in place by 3009:00 – Financial independence planning & knowing your numbers13:00 – Property goals & creating a loose game plan15:00 – Spending intentionally vs. random habits17:00 – Career focus: hitting your stride & finding stability20:00 – Redefining work-life balance as life-work balance26:00 – Personal upgrades: skincare, style & lifestyle habits34:00 – Friendships, hobbies, fitness & embracing this decadeBREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template💸 NEW FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book👩🏼💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template:https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-templateFREE DOWNLOADS:💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kitAll Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links👩🏼💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MichelaAllocca/
