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: Should I move for the financial incentives?

    Ask Chuck: Should I move for the financial incentives?

    My wife and I want to escape the high taxes in California. She thinks we should look into a place offering moving incentives. We have two young children; so now may be the best time to move. What advice can you offer on these moving incentives? 

  • Ask Chuck: Is day trading a bad idea?

    Ask Chuck: Is day trading a bad idea?

    My son’s college roommate made some money in day trading. Now my son wants in on the action. I’m not sure what to tell him, except to avoid it!

  • Ask Chuck: Should I borrow for a wedding?

    Ask Chuck: Should I borrow for a wedding?

    A friend suggested we get a home equity loan to cover our daughter’s wedding this summer. This makes me very uncomfortable, but I want my daughter to have her big day

  • Ask Chuck: How do I get out of debt?

    Ask Chuck: How do I get out of debt?

    This is the beginning point of your stewardship journey. It is the best advice I could ever give you.

  • Ask Chuck: Concerned about gas prices

    Ask Chuck: Concerned about gas prices

    I’m getting nervous about the rising cost of gasoline because of my long commute each day.  How can I avoid having my budget whacked? 

  • Ask Chuck: Is runaway inflation coming to America?

    Ask Chuck: Is runaway inflation coming to America?

    Do you think we are heading towards runaway inflation? If so, how should I prepare financially? 

  • Ask Chuck: House flipping tips

    Ask Chuck: House flipping tips

    I have lots of advice from experience; in fact, I have more advice than I can write on this topic in this article! Hopefully, these crucial tips will help you achieve your goal. 

  • Ask Chuck: How can I disaster proof my finances?

    Ask Chuck: How can I disaster proof my finances?

    I have several friends who are in deep financial trouble in the early years of their marriage. I want to avoid the stress they’re experiencing. Do you have any helpful tips so that I can guard my home and marriage?

  • Ask Chuck: Should I buy an electric car?

    Ask Chuck: Should I buy an electric car?

    I need to replace my car this year. I’m trying to decide if I should buy an electric vehicle or not. What would you do?

  • Ask Chuck: Credit for kids?

    Ask Chuck: Credit for kids?

    My 13-year-old wants a credit card since her best friend has one. Seems young to me. Would you say yes or no?