9 Money Tips I Wish I Knew in My 30s 💡
Discover 9 essential money lessons I wish I understood in my 30s to save stress and avoid costly mistakes.

Humphrey Yang
163.5K views • Nov 19, 2025

About this video
Here are 9 money lessons I really wish I understood in my 30s. These are the things that would’ve saved me stress, helped me avoid some mistakes, and completely changed how I approached my finances in a decade that matters more than most people realize. I hope they give you something to think about!
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WHO AM I?
Hello 👋 I’m Humphrey, I used to be a financial advisor, worked in gaming/tech, and started my own eCommerce business. I make practical, rational content on investing, personal finance, the news, and much more with a data-backed approach. My goal is to help you with financial literacy and creating wealth.
PS: I am no longer a current Financial Advisor, any investment commentary are my opinions only. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I do receive a commission for & they help support the channel!
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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Start Here
0:11 - Increase Income Instead Of Cutting Costs
1:15 - You Need Less Money Than You Think
3:01 - Experience Over Material Items
4:16 - Add 10% Rule
5:14 - Do Not Buy Depreciating Assets With Debt
7:07 - Claim Your Prior-Year IRA Window
8:04 - Peace Of Mind Has Financial Value
9:51 - Capital Losses Carry Forward Indefinitely
11:48 - Your Genius Friend Isn't A Genius
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👾 Join the free Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJzsaGaaDE
🐪 Hump Days Newsletter ➭ https://humpdays.substack.com
WHO AM I?
Hello 👋 I’m Humphrey, I used to be a financial advisor, worked in gaming/tech, and started my own eCommerce business. I make practical, rational content on investing, personal finance, the news, and much more with a data-backed approach. My goal is to help you with financial literacy and creating wealth.
PS: I am no longer a current Financial Advisor, any investment commentary are my opinions only. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I do receive a commission for & they help support the channel!
SOCIALS:
* Second Channel: https://youtube.com/@hug
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/humphreytalks
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/humphreytalks
* TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@humphreytalks
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Start Here
0:11 - Increase Income Instead Of Cutting Costs
1:15 - You Need Less Money Than You Think
3:01 - Experience Over Material Items
4:16 - Add 10% Rule
5:14 - Do Not Buy Depreciating Assets With Debt
7:07 - Claim Your Prior-Year IRA Window
8:04 - Peace Of Mind Has Financial Value
9:51 - Capital Losses Carry Forward Indefinitely
11:48 - Your Genius Friend Isn't A Genius
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163.5K
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Published
Nov 19, 2025
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