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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  • Trade school vs bachelor’s degree

    Trade school vs bachelor’s degree

    Some kids are just not designed to learn by sitting at desks. Many brilliant young people tend to get easily bored, in need of hands-on activity. We need them! Yet many parents have a wrong attitude toward trade schools, thinking jobs in labor are less respectable than what a college degree offers.

  • Is early retirement biblical?

    Is early retirement biblical?

    I don’t think working to achieve financial independence is wrong; but the problem may lie with the motivation.

  • Improving your finances when you’re sleepless, stressed and broke

    Improving your finances when you’re sleepless, stressed and broke

    To learn Biblical answers to your financial questions, you can #AskChuck @AskCrown your questions by clicking ...

  • 9 steps to transform your finances

    9 steps to transform your finances

    I wonder if we have handicapped ourselves in our reliance on debt, the government, church benevolence, etc. I understand the need in emergency situations, but I’m concerned for our general population.

  • What to do if you’re house poor

    What to do if you’re house poor

    Is this the time to sell so we can purchase something more affordable? Our current home eats up 40% of our budget preventing us from saving and giving at a level we desire.

  • A priceless education

    A priceless education

    Most people can’t bribe their way in, or even pay for college without incurring debt. What’s a college degree really worth?

  • Is universal basic income a biblical solution?

    Is universal basic income a biblical solution?

    I read more and more people pushing for Universal Basic Income (UBI)? This sounds cool but so does a free condo on the beach. First, what is it? More importantly, is it really a good thing?

  • Financial concerns for elderly parents

    Financial concerns for elderly parents

    I don’t know how my parents are going to afford living their projected lifespan. If they are concerned, they sure don’t live like it. I’m saving and investing as much as I can, but I’m not sure I could adequately come to their rescue.

  • What to do about America’s debt?

    What to do about America’s debt?

    I read that America has dangerous levels of federal debt but also read that it really doesn’t matter. Which is it? And what should I do about it?

  • 6 tips for navigating the new tax law

    6 tips for navigating the new tax law

    For several years now, my spouse and I have depended on our tax refund to make it through the year. A friend told me to not expect as much as last year and now I’m concerned about how that will affect our family. Can you offer any help for this year and tips to prepare for next year?