Chuck Bentley

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  May 5, 2017

  Ask Chuck: Should I Use Retirement Savings for Home Improvement?

  My wife and I have a 401(k) savings plan, and we are thinking of pulling out some of the money for home improvements.

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  Apr 28, 2017

  Ask Chuck: 5 Lessons to Make Your Kids Money Wise

  My husband and I want to do things differently with our children. Where do we begin? And how should we change our instruction as our kids grow up?

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  Apr 21, 2017

  Ask Chuck: When Should I SPEND Money?

  I've been following Crown Financial Ministries for years and appreciate your advice on avoiding debt and putting God first through tithing, but is there ever a time when you SHOULD spend money?

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  Apr 14, 2017

  Ask Chuck: Mike Pence's Money-Saving Marriage Tip

  Dear Chuck, I know that that cost of divorce can be high, but do you think this is necessary, in this day and age?

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  Apr 7, 2017

  Ask Chuck: 5 Steps to Prepare for Tax Day

  Once again, tax day is almost here, and even though it's a little later than usual, on Tuesday, April 18, I'm still not ready. Any tips for me to avoid mistakes and make this as painless as possible?

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  Mar 31, 2017

  Ask Chuck: Retirement Dilemma: Save or Tithe?

  Where is the fine line of trusting in the Lord for our future provision and providing for ourselves through savings, which could actually slide into relying on our money instead of God?

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  Mar 24, 2017

  Ask Chuck: Lessons From Millennials on Buying vs. Leasing Cars

  Dear Chuck, There are lots of great deals and promotions advertised for leases in every car commercial, making it seem like it's worth a try. What do you think?

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  Mar 17, 2017

  Ask Chuck: 6 Ways to Go Green for St. Patrick's Day

  Dear Chuck, Happy St. Patrick's Day! In thinking about going green, I'm wondering if there are any principles to keep in mind and any ways to go green cheaply?

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  Mar 10, 2017

  Ask Chuck: What Oprah and Tom Brady Probably Know About Gift Taxes

  Dear Chuck, After the amazing Super Bowl victory of the New England Patriots and their quarterback Tom Brady, he said that he was going to give the truck he was going to get as MVP to James White for catching all those passes Brady sent his way in the nail-bitter of a game.

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  Mar 3, 2017

  Ask Chuck: Stock Market Is Booming. Should I Invest?

  Dear Chuck, Every time I turn on the news, I hear reports about new record highs in the stock market. I have some stock investment, but wondering if I should go bigger. Is there something I should be doing to take advantage of the energy in the stock market?