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I’m getting nervous about the rising cost of gasoline because of my long commute each day. How can I avoid having my budget whacked?

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Ask Chuck: How do I get out of debt?

This is the beginning point of your stewardship journey. It is the best advice I could ever give you.
Minimum wage, maximum discrimination

Here’s the straight talk on the minimum wage that you probably didn’t learn in school.
Ask Chuck: The blessings of generosity

One Christmas, Ann and I were broke and unable to buy our two young boys the Christmas presents we really wanted to give them. I remember feeling frustrated and depressed about it.
Ask Chuck: Tips for talking finances with your spouse

My husband told me we need to discuss our family finances. I asked him if we could wait until after the holidays. He agreed to but I’m a nervous wreck. What should I do to prepare?
Ask Chuck: Are my investments safe under a Biden presidency?

Capitalist countries have money; socialist countries have money. Both systems have rich people. Both systems have poor people. The difference is that under socialism, it is the politically connected who become rich.
How church employee benefits drive engagement more than base pay

Benefits range from less generous of less than 25% of total compensation to very generous benefits of above 35% of total compensation.
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.