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Take Back Control of Your Money
Create more peace, more margin, and more freedom in your financial life
In Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, Anthony O’Neal gives you a proven plan to get ahead, build momentum, and make smarter money decisions with confidence so you can stop living week to week and start building a more stable future.
Take Back Control of Your Money
Create more peace, more margin, and more freedom in your financial life
In Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, Anthony O’Neal gives you a proven plan to get ahead, build momentum, and make smarter money decisions with confidence so you can stop living week to week and start building a more stable future.
Regain Control of Your Finances
When every paycheck is already spoken for, it is hard to plan ahead, build momentum, or feel at peace about your future. Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck gives you a practical path forward so you can reset your financial habits, make smarter decisions with confidence, and start creating lasting security one step at a time.
THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU:
Stabilize your finances and create a clear vision for your future.
Eliminate consumer debt and regain control of your spending.
Save three to six months of take-home pay and build the right habits.
Invest with confidence and build a long-term plan for lasting wealth.
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Get a head start before the book even arrives. With early access to the first chapter, you’ll begin seeing the mindset and practical steps Anthony teaches so you can start preparing now to take back control of your money.
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The 21-Day Money challenge
The 21-Day Money Challenge helps you find extra cash already hiding in your budget without turning your life upside down. Each day, Anthony will walk you through one simple, practical step to help you spot money leaks, build stronger habits, and gain a clearer picture of where your money is really going. By the end of the challenge, you will have more confidence, more clarity, and real momentum to start making lasting progress with your finances.
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official book launch team
Join Anthony’s private community and get more than a book. You’ll connect with like-minded people on the same financial journey, get your questions answered, unlock bonus content, and go behind the scenes with Anthony as the message of this book comes to life.
RETAIL VALUE: $24.99
Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck Masterclass
Most people do not need another financial lecture. They need a story that makes the plan feel possible for their life. In this exclusive 30-minute masterclass, Anthony O’Neal sits down for an honest, conversation-style interview about Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, why he wrote it, and how the five-phase Escape Plan helps people move from financial stress to real freedom. You’ll hear the personal stories behind the book, including Anthony’s $6.32 gas station moment, and get a clear, practical preview of the mindset shifts, habits, and steps that can help you stop starting over and begin moving forward with confidence.
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A Message From Anthony
I almost didn't write this book
Not because I didn't have something to say.
I almost didn't write it because I didn't think my story was special enough. I thought people needed to hear from someone with a finance degree or a Wall Street background. Someone who had always been good with money.
I am not that person.
I am the guy who once filled up his gas tank on a Wednesday night knowing he didn't have the money to pay for it and banked on a loophole just to buy himself two more days. I then drove to McDonald's, ordered two double cheeseburgers and two sweet teas with his last few dollars, brought them home, cut them in half with a kitchen knife, and called that dinner for the next two days. I watered down the tea to make it last.
That was my life. And for a long time, I thought it was normal.
Sitting in that apartment, hungry and frustrated, something shifted. I thought: I wake up at six every morning. I work hard. I cash my check on Friday. And by Monday I'm broke again. There has to be a better way.
That question changed everything.
Years later, I found myself on a private yacht off the coast of Italy celebrating my fortieth birthday. A personal chef came out to describe the catch of the day—fresh fish pulled from the water that afternoon.
When I told him it was the best fish I'd ever tasted, he looked me in the eye and offered to make it again the next night. Just like that.
In that moment, I wasn't thinking about the yacht. I was thinking about that apartment—and how far I had come.
I was finally free.
That's what this book is about. Not wealth for wealth's sake. Freedom.
Here's what I've learned working with thousands of people: the paycheck-to-paycheck trap is not about how much money you make. It's about not having a plan. The moment you have a proven plan—one designed to build your financial house step by step—everything changes. The stress lifts. The options open up. The life you've been dreaming about starts to feel real.
I wrote this book because I am living proof that the plan works. And because I want the same freedom for you.
It doesn't matter where you're starting from. What matters is that you're holding this book—which tells me you're ready for something different.
Let's build your financial house together.
A Message From Anthony
I almost didn't write this book
Not because I didn't have something to say.
I almost didn't write it because I didn't think my story was special enough. I thought people needed to hear from someone with a finance degree or a Wall Street background. Someone who had always been good with money.
I am not that person.
I am the guy who once filled up his gas tank on a Wednesday night knowing he didn't have the money to pay for it and banked on a loophole just to buy himself two more days. I then drove to McDonald's, ordered two double cheeseburgers and two sweet teas with his last few dollars, brought them home, cut them in half with a kitchen knife, and called that dinner for the next two days. I watered down the tea to make it last.
That was my life. And for a long time, I thought it was normal.
Sitting in that apartment, hungry and frustrated, something shifted. I thought: I wake up at six every morning. I work hard. I cash my check on Friday. And by Monday I'm broke again. There has to be a better way.
That question changed everything.
Years later, I found myself on a private yacht off the coast of Italy celebrating my fortieth birthday. A personal chef came out to describe the catch of the day—fresh fish pulled from the water that afternoon. When I told him it was the best fish I'd ever tasted, he looked me in the eye and offered to make it again the next night. Just like that.
In that moment, I wasn't thinking about the yacht. I was thinking about that apartment—and how far I had come.
I was finally free.
That's what this book is about. Not wealth for wealth's sake. Freedom.
Here's what I've learned working with thousands of people: the paycheck-to-paycheck trap is not about how much money you make. It's about not having a plan. The moment you have a proven plan—one designed to build your financial house step by step—everything changes. The stress lifts. The options open up. The life you've been dreaming about starts to feel real.
I wrote this book because I am living proof that the plan works. And because I want the same freedom for you. It doesn't matter where you're starting from. What matters is that you're holding this book—which tells me you're ready for something different.
Let's build your financial house together.
About the book
Financial expert and bestselling author Anthony O'Neal shows you how to break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck with proven steps to stabilize your money, eliminate debt, and create lasting financial freedom.
Most people don't live paycheck to paycheck because they're irresponsible. They live that way because when you're juggling bills, unexpected expenses, and the rising cost of living, it can feel impossible to ever get ahead. But there's a better way.
In Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, number-one national bestselling author and trusted financial expert Anthony O'Neal gives readers the practical tools and everyday habits they need to build margin even if they're starting from zero. Drawing from his own story and years of coaching thousands toward financial freedom, Anthony shows you how to create real breathing room and finally take control of your money.
If you're tired of the stress and exhaustion of barely getting by, this book offers a proven roadmap to break the cycle for good. You don't need more shame. You need a plan. And someone to walk with you while you take the first step. This is your fresh start.
about the author,
anthony o’neal
Anthony O’Neal is a personal finance expert, host of the popular podcast and YouTube show The TABLE. and the #1 national bestselling author of Debt-Free Degree and Take Your Seat at The Table.
He is also the author of the forthcoming book Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck: The Proven Path to Break Free from Debt, Build Real Wealth, and Live Free on Any Income. (August 25, 2026 | Nelson Books).
Since 2014 he has challenged cultural norms and equipped millions of people to live a debt-free life, break generational wealth-gaps and build true wealth.
He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live! with Kelly and Mark, Fox & Friends, Rachael Ray, The Tamron Hall Show, CNN News and has been featured in Success Magazine, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, Black Enterprise and GOBankingrates, among others. In 2025 alone, his show received 36MM+ views and 8.34MM downloads and has empowered people to have financially successful futures.
Anthony is a sought after, dynamic public speaker, speaking on stages with audiences of 40k+people and an adjunct professor at Virginia Union University (VUU) in Consumer Economics.
He has been recognized by Black Enterprise as Top 40 Under 40 (2023) and Top 25 Personal and Professional Development Influencers to Follow by Success Magazine (2023).
He has championed the Anthony O’Neal Center for Economic Empowerment and Leadership at VUU, a center that serves as a transformative hub for economic empowerment, personal finance education and leadership development for students and alumni.
He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a focus on Finance & Investing at Regent University.
He resides in the Washington, DC suburbs.
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