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: Is it sinful to be in debt?
No, there is not a law or command in the Bible to be out of debt, but it is a good principle to live by.
Ask Chuck: Are my investments safe under a Biden presidency?
Capitalist countries have money; socialist countries have money. Both systems have rich people. Both systems have poor people. The difference is that under socialism, it is the politically connected who become rich.
Ask Chuck: Preparing for negative interest rates
Negative rates have never happened in the U.S. but the goal would be to positively impact economic growth should it remain stalled.
Ask Chuck: Should I buy a house in this booming market?
Ann and I have purchased six homes in our 42 years of marriage. We have learned a lot of lessons – things to do and things NOT to do! I will gladly give you lots of tips.
Ask Chuck: Children are a blessing … and an investment
My daughter and son-in-law have decided they will not have children due to overpopulation and the cost. I don’t understand how they could make such a decision. Can you give me some good stats to share with them?
Ask Chuck: Understanding inflation/deflation
Don’t invest any money that you cannot afford to lose.
Ask Chuck: Are you considering retirement?
This year has caused many people to consider retirement. There are several factors to consider which I address below.
Ask Chuck: Not making progress
The Coronavirus has impacted everybody in a variety of ways. For many, it has been a time to decrease spending and increase savings. For others, they feel as if they are going backward.
Ask Chuck: Updating our will
I like to say that we all have a will: either one the government has for you, or one that you create by planning for the affairs of your estate. It is best to avoid the government's will for you!
Ask Chuck: Universal basic income explained
So to your concern, it is not a Robin Hood plan in the sense that it takes from the rich (via taxes) to give to the poor. It is worse.