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: Children are a blessing … and an investment

    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

    Ask Chuck: Understanding inflation/deflation

    Don’t invest any money that you cannot afford to lose. 

  • Ask Chuck: Are you considering retirement?

    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

    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

    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.