If I started Investing In 2026- This is Exactly What I Would Do

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If I gave you $1,000 right now, would you know how to turn it into real wealth? In this episode, I break down the exact blueprint I’d use to start investing in 2026—even if you’re starting with just $500. No hype, no fluff—just proven steps, real numbers, and the strategy the top 1% use to build generational wealth. I’ll show you how to split your money, what to invest in, and how to get started today.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Why $1,000 is enough to change your future
2:11 – Why most people never build wealth (even with money)
3:29 – The 80/20 Wealth Building Strategy
4:45 – Where to put your first $500 (S&P 500 Index Fund)
7:21 – How to open your first brokerage account
9:45 – What if the market crashes?
11:05 – The $300 “Accelerator” (Growth Funds)
13:19 – The $200 “Shot” (Individual Stocks & Fractional Shares)
16:49 – How $1,000 + $100/month grows over time
18:37 – Don’t have $1,000? Start with what you have
19:44 – Step-by-step: How to start investing today
20:44 – Are you letting your money sit and lose value?
21:05 – Take action: Comment “invest” if you’re starting today

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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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