As soon as I read that I could just hear Sound of Silver talk to me, makes you want to feel like a teenager....
I'm not sure if there is a particular year as such but the 2010s (2010 to 2018) generally was pretty good for me, got the point where I earned enough to have a comfortable life and with no kids at that time.
1988. Met the one person, who although I haven't seen or spoken to since 1991, I still think as the love of my life. Great music, lived at home, started earning (for then) a decent wage. Had my own car, scooter, bought lots of records, was young and healthy and generally had a great time. If I could jump in a time machine, I'd head straight to 88.