Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley is CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, a global Christian ministry, founded by the late Larry Burkett. He is the host of a daily radio broadcast, My MoneyLife, featured on more than 1,000 Christian Music and Talk stations in the U.S., and author of his most recent book, Seven Gray Swans: Trends that Threaten Our Financial Future. Be sure to follow Crown on Facebook.
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Ask Chuck: Christmas without financial stress
I am really stressed about Christmas expenses this year due to a layoff a few months ago. My new job starts in January, and I want to be generous and yet frugal. I have heard you talk about this on the radio and would like to get your list of tips.
Ask Chuck: Saving money for a first home
My fiancé and I are making slow progress in saving for the down payment of a home. Can you help us with a better plan?
Ask Chuck: Should we skip Black Friday shopping for more family time?
I grew up going to Black Friday sales and always looked forward to the day. I want to save money while my husband wants to ignore it to focus on “quality” time with our children and extended family. What would you do?
Ask Chuck: Should I refinance a car loan?
We refinanced our house a few years ago and just learned that people refinance cars too! How should we go about that?
Ask Chuck: What economic changes are ahead under President Trump
With the re-election of Donald Trump, what economic changes do you think we should expect now?
Ask Chuck: Elon Musk says America is headed toward bankruptcy
I am really concerned with what Elon Musk said about America heading toward bankruptcy. Do you think there is anything we need to do if he turns out to be correct?
Ask Chuck: How to wisely invest in your children
What advice would you give for using money to impact our children and build a strong family? We have limited funds and want to be wise as well as strategic.
Ask Chuck: Recovering financially from the hurricanes
The company I work for was destroyed as a result of Hurricane Helene. We are surviving, but things are very tight financially, and we are emotionally overloaded. What should we do to work our way out of this crisis?
Ask Chuck: Big spenders run into big problems
My wife and I started over-spending after receiving a big raise. Since then, we have realized how wasteful we’ve become with God’s money. We are worried about living without a safety net. What steps would help us get back on track?
Ask Chuck: Help for those bad at budgeting
My wife says that I don’t keep track of our money well enough. I think she’s right. I need an easy way to get things under control.