How do you prepare your mind for 2026?
In the days following Christmas, it’s easy to let travel, fatigue, bills, and more rob us of the joy surrounding the celebration of Christ’s birth.
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.
Debt is robbing our joy
My wife and I earn about $11,000/month combined, but with lots of student loan debt, our money is gone by the end of the month. I’m super frustrated that we are unable to save or get ahead. Something’s always coming up — causing us to overspend. It is depressing to be living paycheck to paycheck. We’ve tried many times but never seem to really make progress. Can you help us get out of this rut?
Taxes are coming! Legal tax-minimization tips this year-end
I hate paying taxes. With the many changes under President Trump, is there anything I should do differently to legally avoid paying more taxes?
The pros and cons of a 50-year mortgage
We have been married for seven years and are now ready to buy a home. I know it is a little early, but would you advise us to take advantage of the 50-year mortgage for our first home purchase if it becomes available?
Why giving thanks changes you and your finances
This week, we set apart time to give thanks.
An open letter to Warren Buffett on being ‘lucky’
God gave you the riches and the honor, Mr. Buffett. He deserves it in return.
Can democratic Socialism save America?
The threat of democratic socialism is no longer an outlier.
How to avoid Black Friday overspending
I love shopping the Black Friday deals with my friends — it’s a fun tradition for me. My husband says it’s just a marketing gimmick, and I’ll end up spending more money. What do you and your wife do?
Who's right? My spouse doesn’t want me to buy my dream car
I finally graduated with my master’s degree and would love to buy a new car. My spouse and I do not agree; she wants me to keep driving my 2017 clunker and pay off the student loan debt. Who is right?
Christmas can bankrupt you. How do you avoid it?
How can I have Christmas without putting it all on a credit card? January bills have stressed me out for three years in a row, and I’m resolved to avoid that this year!
