The Table with Anthony ONeal

Can you really buy a home with $0 down without putting yourself in a bad financial position? In this episode, Anthony sits down with Coalition Properties Group to break down how 100% financing works, what lenders actually want to see, and how to prepare yourself to buy within the next six months. They unpack credit scores, savings, debt-to-income ratios, PMI, tax returns and P&L statements for entrepreneurs, plus why writing everything off can hurt your ability to qualify. Anthony also shares how getting a second mortgage quote saved him $1,000 a month, and the group explains renovation loans, property management costs and how to know when owning more real estate is no longer worth the stress. MENTIONED HERE: 💸 Download my 5 free scripts to lower your monthly bills and put more money back in your pocket: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/5scripts 🎥 Ready to level up your content? Book your next shoot at https://www.neatnessstudios.com/ 📖 Order "Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck" (+$275 in free bonuses): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/book KEY POINTS 00:00 – Introduction: How 100% financing works and when it makes sense 04:15 – Why $0 down still requires money in the bank 10:49 – The 640 credit score and savings benchmarks lenders want 04:58 – How debt-to-income affects what you can afford 11:44 – How to get mortgage-ready in the next six months 21:05 – Why tax write-offs can hurt entrepreneurs at closing 26:19 – What self-employed buyers need to prove their income 32:56 – How Anthony saved $1,000 a month by negotiating 17:39 – How to know when you own too much real estate 35:32 – How renovation loans can help you buy and upgrade a home QUOTES: “I'm already living paycheck to paycheck. Let me go buy this asset. When really I don't have the means to take care of the asset. Now the asset becomes a liability.” – Anthony O’Neal “What if I was just hoping it and just doing what the average everyday social media world says, just write off everything and come zero?” – Anthony O’Neal ABOUT ANTHONY ONEAL: Anthony O'Neal is a nationally bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Table with Anthony O'Neal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and is a professor of Consumer Economics at Virginia Union University. Since 2014, he's helped millions of people get out of debt, build wealth, and break generational poverty. His mission is to help you maximize your income, eliminate debt, and create a life of freedom and legacy. 📅 BOOK ANTHONY TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT: [email protected] 🤝 SPONSOR THE TABLE PODCAST: [email protected] Connect With Anthony: 👉 Website: https://www.anthonyoneal.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal 🎵 TikTok: @_anthonyoneal FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES: 📊 Budgeting & Wealth Tracker: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/wealthbudget 🧠 Book a FREE 15-Minute Financial Plan: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/getmyplan 📞 Call In & Be On The Show: (771)-224-8131 TRUSTED PARTNERS: These tools help you win with money: - SoFi High-Yield Savings (Earn 4.6% APY): https://anthonyoneal.com/savings - Dovly (Credit repair made simple): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/dovly - Kikoff (Build credit the smart way): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/kikoff - MooMoo (Start investing + get 5 FREE stocks): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/moomoo - Ethos Life Insurance (Term life in minutes): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/ethos - BetterHelp (Affordable online therapy): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/betterhelp Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Many offer special discounts for my community! ⚠️ GENERAL DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed financial advisor. Please do your own research and consult a certified professional before making financial decisions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Saving money matters, but at some point, keeping too much cash in the bank can work against your financial goals. In this episode of The Table, Anthony O’Neal breaks down how much you really need in emergency savings, why inflation quietly eats away at idle cash, and what to do with the money you have above that number. He explains his three-tier emergency fund strategy, the difference between saving and building wealth, and why fear can sometimes disguise itself as financial wisdom. Anthony also opens up about his own experience hoarding cash instead of investing and why building wealth today is ultimately about creating freedom, security and a stronger legacy for your family. MENTIONED HERE: - 💸 Download my 5 free scripts to lower your monthly bills and put more money back in your pocket: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/5scripts - 📖 Order "Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck" (+$275 in free bonuses): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/book - 💰 Find the best High-Yield Savings Accounts: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/savings KEY POINTS 00:00 – Introduction 00:00 – 60% of Americans Can’t Cover a $1,000 Emergency 00:00 – How Inflation Quietly Costs You Money 00:00 – Why Consumer Debt Comes Before Investing 00:00 – Why Your Emergency Fund Belongs in a High-Yield Savings Account 05:12 – How to Calculate Your Real Emergency Fund 05:12 – The $250,000 FDIC Insurance Limit 10:16 – How Your Savings Balance Changes Your Spending 10:16 – Why You Should Automate Money You Know You’ll Spend 10:16 – The Order: Debt-Free → Emergency Fund → Investing 15:05 – How Fear Kept Anthony From Investing 20:29 – Finding Your Freedom Number QUOTES “There's a number where safe turns into unwise. Safe turns into stuck.” — Anthony O’Neal “Saving protects you and your family. Building grows you and your family. These are not the same things.” — Anthony O’Neal “Your money isn't just a number in the app; it's stewardship. What you do with the surplus says whether you're building towards financial freedom, or you're building towards true freedom, or just building a bigger pile of fear.” — Anthony O’Neal ABOUT ANTHONY ONEAL: Anthony O'Neal is a nationally bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Table with Anthony O'Neal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and is a professor of Consumer Economics at Virginia Union University. Since 2014, he's helped millions of people get out of debt, build wealth, and break generational poverty. His mission is to help you maximize your income, eliminate debt, and create a life of freedom and legacy. 📅 BOOK ANTHONY TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT: [email protected] 🤝 SPONSOR THE TABLE PODCAST: [email protected] Connect With Anthony: 👉 Website: https://www.anthonyoneal.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal 🎵 TikTok: @_anthonyoneal FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES: 📊 Budgeting & Wealth Tracker: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/wealthbudget 🧠 Book a FREE 15-Minute Financial Plan: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/getmyplan 📞 Call In & Be On The Show: (771)-224-8131 TRUSTED PARTNERS: These tools help you win with money: - SoFi High-Yield Savings (Earn 4.6% APY): https://anthonyoneal.com/savings - Dovly (Credit repair made simple): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/dovly - Kikoff (Build credit the smart way): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/kikoff - MooMoo (Start investing + get 5 FREE stocks): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/moomoo - Ethos Life Insurance (Term life in minutes): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/ethos - BetterHelp (Affordable online therapy): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/betterhelp Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Many offer special discounts for my community! ⚠️ GENERAL DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed financial advisor. Please do your own research and consult a certified professional before making financial decisions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Waiting to pay off debt is costing you more than you think. In this episode of The Table, Anthony O’Neal breaks down what carrying high-interest consumer debt can cost you every year, why avoidance and shame keep people stuck, and what that same money could become if it were redirected toward building your future. He shares his five-step plan for attacking debt, including calculating your “waiting tax,” using the debt snowball, finding margin in your budget, building an emergency buffer, and setting a real debt-free deadline. Financial freedom doesn’t begin when you finally have enough money. It begins when you decide to stop waiting. Mentioned Here: - 💸 Download my 5 free scripts to lower your monthly bills and put more money back in your pocket: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/5scripts - 📖 Order "Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck" (+$275 in free bonuses): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/book - 🔵 Join The Freedom Circle™ for weekly coaching, a proven financial roadmap, and a community to help you follow through: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/freedomcircle KEY POINTS 00:00 – Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Carrying Credit Card Debt 00:36 – Why Your Monthly Payment Hides the Real Cost of Debt 05:35 – How Debt Keeps Your Paycheck Working for Lenders 07:25 – What $185 a Month Could Become If You Invested It Instead 10:31 – How Shame and Avoidance Keep You Stuck in Debt 11:05 – Why Waiting Makes Your Debt More Expensive 12:08 – Anthony’s 5-Step Plan to Attack Consumer Debt 12:56 – Building Momentum, an Emergency Buffer, and a Debt-Free Deadline 20:59 – How One Couple Paid Off $34,000 and Changed Their Future QUOTES “The balance, honestly, isn't the thing that's killing you. It's the waiting that's killing you.” — Anthony O’Neal “It's not always about how much you earn. It's about how many hands touch your check before you do.” — Anthony O’Neal “Debt doesn't just charge you interest; it changes your options.” — Anthony O’Neal “Waiting doesn't protect you from pain; it delays it and makes it more expensive.” — Anthony O’Neal “Financial freedom is a decision before it's a destination, and it's available to you right now, not next year.” — Anthony O’Neal Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Social media is full of people promising fast money, six-figure months and millionaire lifestyles. Anthony O’Neal says the numbers tell a very different story: Americans can earn well and still have little margin, heavy debt and no real financial security. In this episode, Anthony steps into professor mode to break down his five-phase Escape Plan for building financial freedom in the right order. Using the real-life example of a 34-year-old earning $6,000 a month but spending $6,400, Anthony walks through how to create margin, eliminate consumer debt, build an emergency fund, invest consistently and prepare a legacy that protects the people you love. The goal isn’t to look rich. It’s to build a financial life strong enough to give you freedom, security and options. Mentioned Here: 📖 Order "Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck" (+$275 in free bonuses): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/book 📱 Download the In The Black App (your daily money coach): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/intheblack KEY POINTS 00:00 – Introduction 02:38 – The Real Numbers: 63% of Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck 04:39 – Why Making Good Money Means Nothing If You Can’t Keep It 05:24 – Marcus’ Money Problem: $6,000 Coming In, $6,400 Going Out 07:51 – Anthony’s Five-Phase Escape Plan for Building Financial Freedom 11:26 – Phase 1: How to Control Your Cash Flow and Create Monthly Margin 13:58 – Phase 2: Using the Debt Snowball to Eliminate Consumer Debt 17:22 – Phase 3: Building a Safety Net of 3–6 Months of Take-Home Pay 20:40 – Phase 4: When to Start Investing and Building Real Wealth 24:35 – Phase 5: Building a Legacy That Protects Your Family After You’re Gone QUOTES “The payment doesn't disappear when the debt disappears. What does it do? It just gets promoted to the next one until you are consumer debt-free.” – Anthony O’Neal “Your children [are] going to inherit your habits before they inherit your assets.” – Anthony O’Neal “You got to be so focused for a season, not forever, but for a season, that you can change your life.” – Anthony O’Neal “Freedom is about passing down not just wealth, but legacy, but wisdom, access, real estate.” – Anthony O’Neal ABOUT ANTHONY ONEAL: Anthony O'Neal is a nationally bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Table with Anthony O'Neal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and is a professor of Consumer Economics at Virginia Union University. Since 2014, he's helped millions of people get out of debt, build wealth, and break generational poverty. His mission is to help you maximize your income, eliminate debt, and create a life of freedom and legacy. 📅 BOOK ANTHONY TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT: [email protected] 🤝 SPONSOR THE TABLE PODCAST: [email protected] Connect With Anthony: 👉 Website: https://www.anthonyoneal.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal 🎵 TikTok: @_anthonyoneal FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES: 📊 Budgeting & Wealth Tracker: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/wealthbudget 🧠 Book a FREE 15-Minute Financial Plan: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/getmyplan 📞 Call In & Be On The Show: (771)-224-8131 TRUSTED PARTNERS: These tools help you win with money: - SoFi High-Yield Savings (Earn 4.6% APY): https://anthonyoneal.com/savings - Dovly (Credit repair made simple): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/dovly - Kikoff (Build credit the smart way): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/kikoff - MooMoo (Start investing + get 5 FREE stocks): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/moomoo - Ethos Life Insurance (Term life in minutes): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/ethos - BetterHelp (Affordable online therapy): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/betterhelp Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Many offer special discounts for my community! ⚠️ GENERAL DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed financial advisor. Please do your own research and consult a certified professional before making financial decisions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Table, Anthony O’Neal breaks down the jobs facing the greatest exposure to AI, why he believes this shift is already happening, and how everyday investors can think about getting on the wealth-building side of the transition. He shares five AI-related stocks under $100 at the time of recording, including one under $10, plus two ETFs for investors who would rather spread their risk across multiple companies. But Anthony isn’t saying to chase hype. He walks through the financial foundation you should have in place before investing, how to approach higher-risk stocks without gambling your paycheck, and four questions to ask before putting your money into any AI investment. The goal is simple: prepare for disruption, protect what you’ve built, and position yourself for the opportunities on the other side. Mentioned Here: 📖 Order "Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck" (+$275 in free bonuses): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/book 📈 Start Investing Today: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/invest KEY POINTS 00:00 – Introduction: AI is already disrupting jobs, but wealth is moving with it 01:48 – Why 7.9 million U.S. jobs could be at risk from AI 02:40 – The jobs with the highest exposure to automation 03:30 – How companies are already replacing customer service work with AI 05:59 – Why Anthony says disruption can become a wealth-building opportunity 10:30 – Five AI stocks under $100 positioned around the AI boom 19:14 – Anthony’s Apple and BlackBerry lesson: why timing can matter 21:20 – Two AI ETFs for investors who don’t want to pick individual stocks 23:59 – Anthony’s five-step foundation for investing without gambling your paycheck 26:45 – Four questions to ask before buying any AI stock QUOTES “Every time technology disrupts an industry, wealth doesn't disappear. It simply moves.” – Anthony O’Neal “Investing while you're drowning in consumer debt….that's not wealth building. It's just risk on top of risk.” – Anthony O’Neal ABOUT ANTHONY ONEAL: Anthony O'Neal is a nationally bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Table with Anthony O'Neal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and is a professor of Consumer Economics at Virginia Union University. Since 2014, he's helped millions of people get out of debt, build wealth, and break generational poverty. His mission is to help you maximize your income, eliminate debt, and create a life of freedom and legacy. 📅 BOOK ANTHONY TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT: [email protected] 🤝 SPONSOR THE TABLE PODCAST: [email protected] Connect With Anthony: 👉 Website: https://www.anthonyoneal.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal 🎵 TikTok: @_anthonyoneal FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES: 📊 Budgeting & Wealth Tracker: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/wealthbudget 🧠 Book a FREE 15-Minute Financial Plan: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/getmyplan 📞 Call In & Be On The Show: (771)-224-8131 TRUSTED PARTNERS: These tools help you win with money: - SoFi High-Yield Savings (Earn 4.6% APY): https://anthonyoneal.com/savings - Dovly (Credit repair made simple): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/dovly - Kikoff (Build credit the smart way): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/kikoff - MooMoo (Start investing + get 5 FREE stocks): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/moomoo - Ethos Life Insurance (Term life in minutes): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/ethos - BetterHelp (Affordable online therapy): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/betterhelp Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Many offer special discounts for my community! ⚠️ GENERAL DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed financial advisor. Please do your own research and consult a certified professional before making financial decisions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy