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 speak up when I disagree with my company’s political positions?

    Ask Chuck: Should I speak up when I disagree with my company’s political positions?

    I don’t agree with the political views of my company. They voice their views; yet, I think I would be fired if I voiced mine. I want to keep my job, yet I want to distance myself from their positions. Any advice?

  • Ask Chuck: Time to get out of debt?

    Ask Chuck: Time to get out of debt?

    I have been steadily paying down debt, and the end is within sight. I’m due a sum of money for the sale of some real estate and wonder if I should pay off the remaining debt or save it. Seems like a good time to be debt free. What would you do?

  • Ask Chuck: My Spouse is an addict

    Ask Chuck: My Spouse is an addict

    My husband started short-term disability in order to address addiction issues. He is the sole provider for our family. Recently, he moved $100,000 from his 401k to cover our debt and bills while he seeks to get well. Do you think paying off all debt is wise (except for our mortgage), or do you have a better suggestion?

  • Ask Chuck: Should Bitcoin be in my retirement portfolio?

    Ask Chuck: Should Bitcoin be in my retirement portfolio?

    Although I don’t really believe in it, I am thinking of adding Bitcoin to my retirement funds. What do you think about it?

  • Ask Chuck: Am I giving too much?

    Ask Chuck: Am I giving too much?

    I’ve recently wondered if it’s possible to be too generous. My wife thinks we need to be more generous with our own families as part of what we give to the church and parachurches. 

  • Ask Chuck: Digital currency — benefits and concerns

    Ask Chuck: Digital currency — benefits and concerns

    Digital currency will be all the rage soon. Won’t it just make inflation worse?

  • Ask Chuck: Married to a financial opposite?

    Ask Chuck: Married to a financial opposite?

    My husband and I have a lot in common, but we also have a WHOLE lot of differences. When it comes to money, we are complete opposites. Help!

  • Ask Chuck: What is DeFi all about?

    Ask Chuck: What is DeFi all about?

    Can you help me understand all the buzz about DeFi (decentralized finance)? I just don’t get it.

  • Ask Chuck: Should I buy a house in a hot real estate market?

    Ask Chuck: Should I buy a house in a hot real estate market?

    Dear Chuck, Housing prices are astronomical here but so is rent. It seems I am throwing money down the drain every month. Would it be a mistake to buy so I could at least build some equity?

  • Ask Chuck: Best practices for charitable giving

    Ask Chuck: Best practices for charitable giving

    I’m considering dropping support of some of the organizations and institutions I’ve helped in the past and putting that money to better use. It’s been disheartening to see a drift in values. Do you have a guide for Christian givers?