Don't Depend On Daddy

Does the city you live in throughout your 20s matter? In short, yes. So how can you figure out *exactly* where to live? In this episode, Michela breaks down the 3 major questions to ask yourself when deciding where to live. She also shares her personal experience deciding between Boston and Los Angeles, and why LA ended up being the right city for her personally, professionally, and financially. I...

On this episode, I sat down with Benny Fillo to talk about credit cards and travel points! Benny has leveraged credit card points to travel first and business class all over the world, from Dubai to Hong Kong to Sydney and everywhere in between. He shares his best tips for finding the right card, ways to earn as many points as possible, how to get the most out of your credit card points to maximiz...

On this week's episode Michela breaks down all of her ROUTINES. From the details of her morning and night routines, to all the things she does during the weekend when spending time alone, hanging out with friends, and focusing on self-care. Plus, she shares some of the products she purchased that have elevated her routines and are worth the hype! Don’t Depend on Daddy Moment of the Week: https://f...

This week Michela does a long overdue Q+A covering your most popular personal finance, career, business, and personal questions! From spending habits, leveraging social media for your business, dating, and everything in between. If you’d like to submit questions for future Q+A episodes, make sure to be following @breakyourbudget on Instagram. ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd GET A FRE...

On this weeks episode, Michela shares all the things that have improved her quality of life throughout her twenties. She covers personal finances, career tips and decisions, and some wellness, lifestyle, productivity, and routine advice! Don’t Depend on Daddy Moment of the Week: https://forms.gle/X4i4Q11rxqaNhX9y8 FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/rojmq2zecg O...

In this episode, Michela shares some updates to expect from Don't Depend on Daddy going forward + a brand new segment - I want to hear from you! Then, she shares her 2024 INS and OUTs: personal, wellness, mindset, friendships, hobbies, routines and more. Don’t Depend on Daddy Moment of the Week: https://forms.gle/X4i4Q11rxqaNhX9y8 FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk...

In this episode, Michela is sharing her top takeaways, lessons, and accomplishments for 2023 across personal finance, career, and personal life. She shares what she has accomplished in each area, her biggest struggles, as well was goals she is working towards in 2024. Plus, Michela shares how much she spent in 2023 through a spending recap, as well as her top purchases for the year! Thank you for...

In this episode, Michela shares strategies for setting financial goals, how to build them into your plan, and how to set financial resolutions and intentions for the new year. At the end of the episode, she also shares examples of financial goals and some of the goals + intentions you are working towards! (submitted on IG) FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/roj...

On this weeks episode, Michela answers listener questions, including: 1. Do I still follow the 50/30/20 rule in spite of my lifestyle changes and spending? 2. What was the most important finance class I took in college? 3. Is a 401k worth it if your employer doesn’t match? 4. What are my personal/business goals for 2024? 5. What factors should I consider when choosing my first apartment? 6. Tips f...

On this episode, Michela shares 3 tips to prepare for your year-end performance conversation. If you are seeking a raise or promotion, or just want to feel more confident, these tips will help you go into the conversation prepared. ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd www.breakyourbudget.com/book ClassPass Referral: https://classpass.com/refer/VFFN4T311 LTK for Capsule Wardrobe Finds: htt...

In this episode, Michela shares 3 ways she has shifted her approach to personal finance throughout her twenties. From taking a really restrictive approach to her money and career to completely transforming how she spends, saves, and works, this episodes goes deep into how you can re-shape the way you think about money as you move through the defining years of your twenties and beyond. ORDER OWN YO...

In this episode Michela breaks down the benefits of having a financial plan and the 4 step framework you can follow to create one before 2024. Plus, she shares WHY spending the time ahead of the new year to do this is so important. She also provides an update on the new features you can expect within the Personal Finance Dashboard 5.0. ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd GET A FREE BUDGE...

In this episode Michela sat down with Eddiana Rosen of @careersinreview! Eddiana is an Employee Relations Specialist with 10 years of experience and she shares her guidance on navigating the competitive job market, standing out during the application process, how to update your resume for success, communicating with recruiters, using LinkedIn during the job search process and so much more! This is...

This week Michela shares a life update and then deep dives on financial routines. The benefits of a financial routine plus how to work through a weekly money routine and a monthly money routine. If you struggle to budget, to stick to a budget, or with overspending, then you'll benefit A LOT from a financial routine! ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://...

On this episode Michela shares some of the most important lessons she has learned in her career, from not equating your identity with your job to setting boundaries at work. She also shares three important boundaries you can implement to create LIFE-WORK balance and get the most out of your free time! ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/3ZsXCDQ...

This week Michela shares 3 tactical tips to prepare for the season of spending in November and December. If you're feeling overwhelmed about giving gifts and being able to afford the holidays this year, you'll walk away from this episode with tactical strategies to feel more confident going into the holidays! ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/...

This week Michela sat down with Grace Lemire to talk all things navigating your career post-grad and starting a full-time freelancing business! Grace shares her journey from thinking she wanted to pursue a career in law, to pivoting into freelance work and staying true to herself and what she truly wants out of life and work. If you’re feeling lost in your career or are looking to start a freelanc...

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In this episode, Michela had a very candid conversation with David E. Linton, Author of Crushed: How Student Debt Has Impaired a Generation and What to Do About It. We talk about: -Why college has become so expensive -Misaligned incentives between universities and students that have led to rising costs -Student debt policies that can actually make a difference and what to look for in the next elec...

In this episode, Michela shares some updates on her podcast break and what to expect from Don't Depend on Daddy going forward! Then, she discusses the top takeaways from each chapter of Own Your Money and how to implement these lessons into your life. ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/3ZsXCDQ www.breakyourbudget.com/book DIGITAL PLANNER: https...

In this episode, Michela shares the most important lessons she learned while working corporate, as well as 10 listener lessons. Learn about workplace confidence, owning your relationship with your manager, boundaries and more! ORDER OWN YOUR MONEY! https://amzn.to/3Z97Qtd GET A FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE: https://bit.ly/3ZsXCDQ www.breakyourbudget.com/book DIGITAL PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yXbVW7 Increas...

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