Chuck Bentley

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  May 20, 2016

  Ask Chuck: How Do I Talk to My Spouse About Money?

  Dear Chuck, My spouse and I find that talking about our finances is so stressful, we would rather just avoid the topic altogether.

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  May 13, 2016

  Ask Chuck: When Should Helicopter Parents Fly Away?

  As my kids are getting older and preparing for college, I worry in particular that they are not ready to handle money, which can be very complicated, and I'd like to be involved in their financial decisions. How do I parent my kids about handling money without getting in the way of important life lessons?

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  May 6, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Pop-Star Prince Problems to Avoid!

  When the pop artist known as Prince died so unexpectedly recently, I was shocked and saddened by the loss, but also surprised when I saw this headline: Prince Leaves $300M, No Direct Heirs And The Ultimate Succession Nightmare. I don't haven nearly as much as he did, but I'm not sure my affairs are in order either. What needs to be done to have a plan in place?

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  Apr 29, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Beware Craiglist Scams!

  Dear Chuck, I'm a little afraid of selling things on the internet. This month a man was sentenced to life in prison for helping his stepsister beat to death a man she met on Craigslist that she intended to rob.

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  Apr 22, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Does Socialism Control Greed Better Than Capitalism?

  With all the talk about socialism in this election cycle, I keep wondering if there is a way to better deal with greed than our country's capitalistic system. Do you think that greed can be controlled through economic policy? Does socialism do a better job than capitalism in controlling greed?

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  Apr 15, 2016

  Ask Chuck: What Should I Do With My Tax Refund?

  Procrastinators Unite! This weekend, my husband and I will be crashing on our tax returns, due Monday, April 18th, and we're hoping to receive a return. What do you suggest we do with the money?

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  Apr 8, 2016

  Ask Chuck: 3 Tips on Doing Your Taxes That the Bible Teaches

  I'm getting nervous as the April 18th tax day approaches. Sometimes it feels like a test I'm going to flunk, and I don't want to be audited. Do you have any good advice on taxes and does the Bible have anything to say about this?

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  Apr 1, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Is Investing Just an Unbiblical Form of Gambling?

  What is your take on "investing" in money market funds? Is this not a different way of gambling which is forbidden by the Bible?

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  Mar 25, 2016

  Socialism Versus Capitalism and the Role of the Church

  I read your column about socialism and the Bible. Perhaps I don't quite understand articles like these as I should, but is capitalism a form of government or an economic system?

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  Mar 18, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Can I Get a College Degree Debt Free?

  My younger sister is in a mess with her student loans. I am trying to help her figure it out. Does Crown have any materials, resources, third party consultants, or any ideas that you can recommend?