Chuck Bentley

Chuck Bentley

CP Guest Contributor

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: I may lose my job over the vax mandate

    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?

    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?

    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?

    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?

    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

    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?

    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?

    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?

    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?

  • Ask Chuck: My Spouse is an addict

    Ask Chuck: My Spouse is an addict

    My husband started short-term disability in order to address addiction issues. He is the sole provider for our family. Recently, he moved $100,000 from his 401k to cover our debt and bills while he seeks to get well. Do you think paying off all debt is wise (except for our mortgage), or do you have a better suggestion?