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.

Latest

  • Ask Chuck: Updating our will

    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

    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.

  • Ask Chuck: Struggling newlyweds

    Ask Chuck: Struggling newlyweds

    A new survey conducted by MassMutual reveals that 1 in 5 Americans saved $1,000 this summer due to coronavirus restrictions.

  • Ask Chuck: Falling for a scam?

    Ask Chuck: Falling for a scam?

    I’m with you! You and your daughter should be on alert as a downturn in the economy always creates an upturn in the activity of scammers!

  • Ask Chuck: What to know before investing

    Ask Chuck: What to know before investing

    I’m trying to teach my children/grandchildren some basic financial principles. Any tips I could pass on in regards to investing?

  • Ask Chuck: Should I buy a house?

    Ask Chuck: Should I buy a house?

    It is a good time to buy a home, but only if you are ready. Let’s look at the trends first then some pros and cons of buying now.

  • Ask Chuck: Should I buy gold?

    Ask Chuck: Should I buy gold?

    Many investors today are hoarding precious metals, especially gold, as economic crisis insurance. Caution and preparation are wise, but no one can prepare for every possible calamity.

  • Ask Chuck: Second stimulus check?

    Ask Chuck: Second stimulus check?

    Stimulus money is an unexpected windfall. It was never in your budget to begin with, so it offers lots of good options for improving your finances, if used wisely.

  • Ask Chuck: Preparing for a cashless society?

    Ask Chuck: Preparing for a cashless society?

    I’m hearing more and more about a “cashless society.” What can we as believers do to prepare for such a possibility and how should we navigate the days ahead?

  • Ask Chuck: Is my 401(k) at risk?

    Ask Chuck: Is my 401(k) at risk?

    Millions of people are facing a similar challenge. I will offer some explanation of the 401(k) program and some advice.