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Ask Chuck: The Bible, Money, and Love

Dear Chuck, I’m growing weary of our society’s overuse (and misuse) of the word love. I hear and see it in advertising, on social media and in conversations. If the first and greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God, it appears we’ve confused our priorities. It appears we love money more than Him […]

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Ask Chuck: What Can We Learn from Davos?

Dear Chuck, I have a jaundiced eye about the World Economic Forum’s view of the world. What are the economic issues that concern you? Not impressed with Davos Dear Not Impressed, While the World Economic Forum has its shortcomings, it may surprise you that I think there is some good that comes out of […]

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Ask Chuck: 3 Ways to Sell Your Home and Build a New One

Dear Chuck, My wife and I want to sell our home (no debt or mortgage) and buy a piece of land where we can build a larger home. Our end goal is to come out mortgage free or with very minimal debt. We have 3 options: 1) Sell our home now, rent while we use […]

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Ask Chuck: How to Financially Prepare for Marriage

Dear Chuck, I am not married but would like to be one day, but who knows? Should I plan to live as a lifetime single in my financial planning? Single but Hopeful Dear Single but Hopeful, First, I am glad you are interested in marriage! While there is nothing inferior with being single, whether […]

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Ask Chuck: What Does The Bible Say About Financial Sins? Part 2

Dear Chuck, My pastor talked about sin in a recent message at church. I am curious to know what the Bible says about financial sins. Do you have a list? Needing Insight Dear Needing Insight, Last week I shared that of the more than 2,350 verses in the Bible dealing with money and possessions, […]

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Ask Chuck: What Does the Bible Say About Financial Sins?

Dear Chuck, My pastor talked about sin in a recent message at church. I am curious to know what the Bible says about financial sins. Do you have a list? Needing Insight Dear Needing Insight, Thank you for your question. Like you, there are many in America and around the world who have lived […]

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Ask Chuck: Breaking the Cycle of Money Fights

Dear Chuck, We fight about money every time we get near the end of the month and feel like our bills are mounting. How do we stop this cycle? Stuck in Fight Mode Dear Stuck in Fight Mode, Your opening statement contains both the problem and hidden solution to your question! You and your […]

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Ask Chuck: Preparing for a Layoff

Dear Chuck, I’m worried about a layoff next year. If we have a recession, I am likely to be the first one out the door. What can I do to be prepared? Preparing for a Layoff Dear Preparing for a Layoff, There is a great deal in your question that I can relate to. […]

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Ask Chuck: What Should I Do With My Christmas Bonus?

Dear Chuck, I expect a decent year-end bonus and am trying to decide how best to use it. I want to grow our investment portfolio while my wife thinks we should pay off all debt. What would you recommend? Blessed with a Bonus Dear Blessed with a Bonus, Congratulations! This is a nice problem […]

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Ask Chuck: What Can I Do About Christmas Debt?

Dear Chuck, I have credit card debt from last Christmas and don’t see any way out of adding to it this year. I am depressed about it but can’t bring myself to deny my children a great Christmas. What can I do? Christmas Stress Dear Christmas Stress, I have been in your shoes and […]

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