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: The Power of Humble Generosity

    Ask Chuck: The Power of Humble Generosity

    There are many stories of generous people living quiet lifestyles and leaving millions to a cause close to them. There are even greater examples that God give us in the Bible to follow. All of these examples have something in common. The givers lived modestly, sometimes in poverty.

  • How Do I Steward the Earth and My Money?

    How Do I Steward the Earth and My Money?

    Christians should be the best stewards of the earth. It is God's beautiful and bountiful creation. But our worship must be directed to the Giver not the gift.

  • Should My Diagnosis Stop Me From Paying Off My Mortgage?

    Should My Diagnosis Stop Me From Paying Off My Mortgage?

    I want to pay off my mortgage! My financial advisor says no since I am 1 year into my cancer healing journey and about to be laid off in June. But I'll have 6 months savings in my emergency fund even after paying off my mortgage. Should I be debt free or hold off?

  • 6 Lessons on Finances From Proverbs 31

    6 Lessons on Finances From Proverbs 31

    In reading Proverbs 31, I was struck by the number of financial lessons in the passage. What wisdom can you shed on the financial principles in that passage and how they apply to us today?

  • 3 Rules About Bitcoin and Other Investments

    3 Rules About Bitcoin and Other Investments

    Like many other curious investors, I was tempted to buy bitcoin but thankfully didn't, now that it's plummeted. How do you decide when something is a good investment?

  • Should I Choose Family Time Over My Career? Lessons From Paul Ryan

    Should I Choose Family Time Over My Career? Lessons From Paul Ryan

    I got a big promotion. It's required me to travel for the majority of the week. I have a wife and 3 kids at home and it's really difficult to leave them to travel so much. I've been considering leaving my job so I can spend more time with them. This job seems like God's faithful provision for us financially, but there's a major cost with it too. What do I do?

  • Should I Tithe or Get Out of Debt?

    Should I Tithe or Get Out of Debt?

    When should we begin tithing? We are currently in 'the red' each month, relying on credit cards to fill in small gaps. Currently there is no extra, no savings, etc. If we tithe now, we will have to stop payment on another creditor, which seems irresponsible. What do you suggest?

  • Should Parents or Children Take on Student Debt?

    Should Parents or Children Take on Student Debt?

    We have a son graduating high school this year and are trying to make plans for his college years. My question is who should take out the loans – my husband and me, or my son?

  • How to Make a Budget With Inconsistent Income

    How to Make a Budget With Inconsistent Income

    I am part of the 'Gig Economy' and work full-time as a freelance graphic designer. Some months I am slammed with work and make a great amount of money. But then other months are really slim. I've found it's really difficult to budget for these major ups and downs.

  • Choosing to Live Like You're Poor

    Choosing to Live Like You're Poor

    I'm in my early twenties and finances are a topic of stress in my life and among my peers. One of my friends, who is about my age, just paid off his mortgage. How is that even possible? Others I know rely solely on credit cards and are in thousands of dollars of debt. I feel like I'm stuck between two ideologies.

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