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How To Reduce Financial Stress
by Chuck Bentley | July 30, 2020
With many things causing stress in today’s world, here is a short list of financial practices that will reduce your stress,...
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Ask Chuck: Planning a Budget-Friendly Wedding
by Chuck Bentley | June 26, 2020
Dear Chuck, We anticipate two of our girls will be getting married in the near future. Due to the...
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Ask Chuck: Credit Card Vs. 401(k)?
by Chuck Bentley | June 12, 2020
Dear Chuck, My home’s air conditioner went out. We’re getting by with some fans but need to replace the...
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Ask Chuck: Is Refinancing My House Worth It?
by Chuck Bentley | May 29, 2020
Dear Chuck, With interest rates so low, should we refinance our house? We bought it in 2014 for $220,000....
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“Cash is King!” and Other Bad Financial Advice
by Chuck Bentley | May 28, 2020
“Cash is King!” is a popular financial phrase used to describe the strength of adequate cash flow or cash...
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The Upside of Unemployment
by Chuck Bentley | April 30, 2020
If you or someone you care about are among the millions of Americans who have recently been furloughed (usually...
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Ask Chuck: Implementing a Crisis Budget
by Chuck Bentley | April 10, 2020
Dear Chuck, Our income has fallen dramatically since sheltering at home. We need help to work our way through...
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Money-Saving Tips for the COVID-19 Pandemic from your Crown Staff
by Megan Buerkle | April 1, 2020
The Crown team makes it a priority to “practice what we preach”. During this pandemic, as we recommend to...
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Ask Chuck: Will the Coronavirus Impact My Finances?
by Chuck Bentley | March 6, 2020
Dear Chuck,  We’re going through basic procedures at work in the event of a coronavirus pandemic. I’m afraid of...
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Ask Chuck: What Should I Do With My Christmas Bonus?
by Chuck Bentley | December 20, 2019
Dear Chuck, I expect a decent year-end bonus and am trying to decide how best to use it. I...
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