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: Should I participate in Giving Tuesday?
Dear Chuck, my company is encouraging us to participate in Giving Tuesday. How can I give more if I’m on a limited budget?
Ask Chuck: Protect yourself and your loved ones during the holidays
Dear Chuck, My elderly parents get scam phone calls, emails and texts constantly. I worry they are going to fall for one of these since both are kindhearted and trusting. I know they are vulnerable. How do I help them?
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.