Chuck Bentley

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  Mar 11, 2016

  Ask Chuck: What Does the Bible Say About Socialism?

  I read an article recently that noted, "For people under 30, socialism isn't a scary word," but shouldn't it be? What does the Bible have to say about socialism?

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  Mar 4, 2016

  Why Does God Hate Me?

  I pray about finances, I work extra to get my financial situation to what it should be, I get to a certain level of finance, then GOD kicks me back to start. Why does God hate me so much that this is his pattern?

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  Feb 26, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Is a Secret Bank Account Like Cheating With My Spouse?

  You talked about how financial secrets were not good for a marriage, and I was wondering whether you think it is ever acceptable to set money aside that your spouse does not know about, or does that make someone financially unfaithful? I saw you quoted in an interesting article in Fortune Magazine about a survey on "financial infidelity", and they said this, "One in twenty people in the U.S. admit to having started secret bank accounts or credit cards without their partner's knowledge."

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  Feb 19, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Money Lessons From Kanye West and Seattle Seahawk's Marshawn Lynch

  Dear Chuck, This week the always vocal Kanye West has been tweeting that he is $53 million in "personal debt," and asking billionaires involved in charities to support him because he is "the greatest artist of all time," meanwhile I've been intrigued by the example of Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch who has reportedly not spent any of his $50 million salary, living quietly instead on his endorsement income. Do you see some financial advice for the rest of us in the headlines?

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  Feb 12, 2016

  Should My Kids Work for Their Allowance?

  Dear Chuck, So many financial experts offer differing opinions about whether parents should give their children an allowance and whether that allowance should be for chores or just something received without being tied to work. What do you recommend in terms of giving a child an allowance and whether work should be part of that?

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  Feb 5, 2016

  Help! My Friend Won't Stop Buying Stuff She Doesn't Need

  One of the reasons so many of us struggle with spending is that it feeds something in our hearts, a need that we try to fill with things.

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  Jan 29, 2016

  How Do I Survive the Next Snowmageddon?

  Storms like the one that shut down the federal government for days are a great reminder that being prepared for disaster means getting ready for everything, from the next "Snowmageddon" to being ready to face the loss of your job.

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  Jan 22, 2016

  Should I Invest in the Stock Market?

  So far this year, the stock market seems very volatile. My husband and I have some stocks and certainly in most retirement accounts including ours, stocks play a role.

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  Jan 13, 2016

  Should I Try to Get Lucky With the $1.5B Powerball Lottery?

  I'm not a gambler, but what do you think? What's the big deal if I skip a cup of coffee and get a few lottery tickets?

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  Jan 8, 2016

  Ditching Debt in the New Year

  I know that getting out of debt is a great New Year's resolution (I'm willing to try that one again!) but do you have any advice on something else that I should prioritize?