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Anthony O'Neal: Tired of Living Paycheck to Paycheck? Break the Money Habits Blocking Your Financial Freedom | Finance | E413

Aug 24, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

Financial freedom felt out of reach for Anthony O’Neal at 19, when he was homeless and $35,000 in debt after spending money he didn’t have to look successful. Years later, he was earning six figures but lost his job with only $400 to his name, proving that even high earners can be broke if they lack financial literacy and money management skills. That realization pushed him to stop chasing the app…