Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley is CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, a global Christian ministry, founded by the late Larry Burkett. He is the host of a daily radio broadcast, My MoneyLife, featured on more than 1,000 Christian Music and Talk stations in the U.S., and author of his most recent book, Seven Gray Swans: Trends that Threaten Our Financial Future. Be sure to follow Crown on Facebook.
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Ask Chuck: How to inflation proof your holidays
Dear Chuck, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving at our house with friends and family this year. I want it to be extra special. However, the cost for groceries and things I need to host a fairly large group is more than I anticipated. How do I get around this crazy inflation?
Ask Chuck: I may lose my job over the vax mandate
If I do not get the COVID-19 vaccine, I could lose my job with a federal contractor. If I get it, I go against my conscience and the liberty I have to protect my family’s health, a fundamental right of Americans. I am not anti-vax, but I hate coercion. My wife and I are bracing for the financial consequences, but we want your advice.
Ask Chuck: What is the impact of the Social Security increase?
I’ll soon be getting a raise in my social security benefits. Do you think it will really make any difference?
Ask Chuck: Does the Bible support universal basic income?
Dear Chuck, I recently read that there is a growing number of Americans in favor of Universal Basic Income (UBI). What does the Bible say about that?
Ask Chuck: Should I pull my investments in Chinese companies?
Dear Chuck, I’ve been hearing a lot about Evergrande and the Chinese economic woes for months. Should I pull out of my investments in Chinese companies?
Ask Chuck: Am I saving too much?
Dear Chuck, I have been a saver for years. I was recently accused of hoarding money. What constitutes hoarding?
Ask Chuck: Investing in inflationary times
Dear Chuck, since my money is obviously buying less and less, how do I wisely invest in an inflationary economy?
Ask Chuck: Is now the time to buy a car?
Dear Chuck, should I buy a used car now? I’ve been told to just buy new, but I don’t want a car payment.
Ask Chuck: Should I speak up when I disagree with my company’s political positions?
I don’t agree with the political views of my company. They voice their views; yet, I think I would be fired if I voiced mine. I want to keep my job, yet I want to distance myself from their positions. Any advice?
Ask Chuck: Time to get out of debt?
I have been steadily paying down debt, and the end is within sight. I’m due a sum of money for the sale of some real estate and wonder if I should pay off the remaining debt or save it. Seems like a good time to be debt free. What would you do?