What’s up, family! Today I’m sitting down with my brother, Latera Whitfield, who’s interviewed over 600 singles and married couples and just got married himself! We’re talking about the REAL conversations behind love, money, marriage, and legacy—no fluff, just real talk.
We break down:
- Why intentionality is the key for singles and couples
- The $150,000 wedding: Was it worth it? How did we pay for it?
- Why most couples fight about money (and how to avoid it)
- The truth about “financial infidelity” and secret accounts
- How to build a marriage that supports BOTH your dreams
- Why every couple needs a mission statement (not just love)
- What it means to be a true provider in 2025
- How to heal from past financial trauma and build together
- If you’re single, dating, engaged, or married—this episode is for you. Let’s get it, family!
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Guest Story
01:10 – Intentionality in Singleness & Marriage
05:25 – The $150,000 Wedding: Real Money Talk
08:17 – Splitting Costs & Partnership in Marriage
13:11 – Family, Mental Health & Legacy
16:19 – Why Every Couple Needs a Mission Statement
18:53 – Why Most Relationships Fail Financially
21:31 – Financial Infidelity & Secret Accounts
25:45 – Healing from Financial Trauma
32:15 – What It Means to Provide in 2025
35:14 – Supporting Each Other’s Dreams
42:42 – Dealing with Criticism & Social Media
46:21 – Final Thoughts & Book Info
QUESTION FOR YOU:
What’s the #1 money conversation you think every couple should have before marriage? Drop your answer in the comments!
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.
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