Chuck Bentley

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  Mar 27, 2020

  Ask Chuck: Practical advice during the COVID-19 crisis

  We have two crises happening now and you have properly identified a third one.

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  Mar 20, 2020

  Ask Chuck: Is there hope for this economic crisis?

  I will summarize for you what I have learned over the past few days from interacting with the people I trust. It boils down to three scenarios.

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  Mar 13, 2020

  Ask Chuck: Do I have enough life insurance?

  With the coronavirus panic, I’m not sure I have enough life insurance. How much do you recommend that I buy and when should I purchase some? 

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  Mar 6, 2020

  Ask Chuck: Will the coronavirus impact my finances?

  What is important to note is that much of the panic is not about the personal health risk of the virus itself but the way the virus may have secondary effects upon our lives.

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  Feb 28, 2020

  Ask Chuck: Should I marry someone with bad credit?

  A solid marriage is built on trust and transparency. Couples must be willing to reveal their debt and credit scores.

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  Feb 21, 2020

  Ask Chuck: How to save $1K on a limited income

  I’m trying to save an emergency fund of $1000, but I’m making very little progress. I get so discouraged when I mess up. Can you offer any encouragement and saving tips for someone with limited income and too many bills to pay?

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  Feb 14, 2020

  Ask Chuck: The Bible, our money and love

  “Total credit card balances increased by $46 billion to $930 billion, well above the previous peak seen before the 2008 financial crisis, according to data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Tuesday.”

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  Feb 7, 2020

  Ask Chuck: What can we learn from Davos?

  While the World Economic Forum has its shortcomings, it may surprise you that I think there is some good that comes out of Davos each year that is helpful to Christians.

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  Jan 31, 2020

  Ask Chuck: 3 ways to sell a home and build a new one

  My wife and I want to sell our home (no debt or mortgage) and buy a piece of land where we can build a larger home. Our end goal is to come out mortgage free or with very minimal debt.

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  Jan 24, 2020

  Ask Chuck: How to financially prepare for marriage

  Here’s my simple, direct answer: You need to manage your money for an unknown future. This is actually what all faithful stewards do, married or not.