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: The secret ingredient to a great business
Far too often people measure their business plan only by how much financial capital they have. This narrow focus omits a form of capital that is of equal or greater value: relational capital.
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!