Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, We promised our children a theme park vacation this year, before I checked the prices. I am in shock. Should I back out or do it even though we can’t really afford it? Frugal Family Dear Frugal Family, When I was a boy, my parents allowed me to take a trip to […]
Dear Chuck, I like buying luxury brands, but my husband couldn’t care less about the brand. He says he just wants quality. I argue we are getting both. Who is right? Luxury Brands Are Quality Dear Luxury Brands Are Quality, This is a hard argument to mediate since I don’t have all of the […]
Dear Chuck, We need to purchase a car on a tight budget. We’d like to buy a dependable used one, but we hear that parts are going up due to tariffs. I know you like to purchase used, but is that still our best option? Buying a Car on a Budget Dear Buying a […]
Dear Chuck, My fiancé and I hope to marry in November. Our parents are not in a position to help financially. I’ve felt anger and sorrow about that, but I want to have a great wedding without spending lots of money. Haven’t you written about ways to save money on weddings? Wedding Without Financial Stress […]
Dear Chuck, My parents are extremely fearful about the future of Social Security benefits. How can I help them with their concerns? Fearful About Social Security Dear Fearful About Social Security, A recent Gallup report reveals that 52% of Americans worry about the Social Security (SS) system. It has been at the top of […]
Dear Chuck, With the new Trump tariff wars, I fear the stock market will tank, and my retirement savings will be gone. Are you advising people to get out of the market during this downturn? Terrified of the Tariffs Dear Terrified of the Tariffs, I can’t give you investment advice; however, I can address […]
Dear Chuck, I have plenty of money but no peace. What is there not to worry about right now? I have generalized stress about the economy, political divisions, cultural influences on my kids, wars, hatred… the list is long. How can I escape this spiral of non-stop worrying? Anxious About Everything Dear Anxious About […]
Dear Chuck, My husband and I have lived frugally since getting married ten years ago. We’ve been paying off student loans, cars, and credit card debt. I’d like to use our tax refund for a vacation, but my husband insists that we pay off more debt. Divided Over Tax Refund Dear Divided Over Tax […]
Dear Chuck, We have a young child with disabilities. Can you advise us on how to prepare financially for her care? Special Care Needed Dear Special Care Needed, For the many friends that I have who love and care for their child (or children) with special needs, there are additional financial, emotional, and, at […]
Dear Chuck, Should I participate in my company’s offer of a Health Savings Account? I don’t get sick often and feel it is too expensive. Help with HSA Dear Help with HSA, A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a great way to manage the cost of healthcare. If you are qualified and able, I […]
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