Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Mr. Buffett, I am writing to you with a mixed sense of joy and lament after reading your recent and final chairman’s letter to Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK-A) shareholders. First, thank you for all that you have done for so many investors, businesses, and plain individuals like me in ways that you could never fully […]
This week, I am not responding to a question but expressing my personal views on the implications of the rise of democratic socialism in America. Robin Hood is a legend in English folklore based on the illegal and daring exploits of a good-hearted crusader for the common man, or peasants. His heroic character is considered […]
Dear Chuck, I love shopping the Black Friday deals with my friends—it’s a fun tradition for me. My husband says it’s just a marketing gimmick, and I’ll end up spending more money. What do you and your wife do? Black Friday Shopper Dear Black Friday Shopper, My wife, Ann, who helps me with research […]
Dear Chuck, I finally graduated with my master’s degree and would love to buy a new car. My spouse and I do not agree; she wants me to keep driving my 2017 clunker and pay off the student loan debt. Who is right? Ready for My Dream Car Dear Ready for My Dream Car, […]
Dear Chuck, How can I have Christmas without putting it all on a credit card? January bills have stressed me out for three years in a row, and I’m resolved to avoid that this year! Christmas Without Debt Dear Christmas Without Debt, The “Holiday Debt Hangover” is a cycle that can and should be […]
Dear Chuck, I’m a 28-year-old professional female, a committed Christian, and single. Although I date occasionally, I am in a waiting pattern for the right man. So many of my friends say I am too picky, but I want to marry a man who knows how to manage money well so we have financial security. […]
Dear Chuck, I know that Christ commands us to give, but I am struggling to justify it while trying to provide my family with all they want. I feel that the world is selfish, and I am stuck in it. Stuck in a Selfish World Dear Stuck in a Selfish World, Thank you for […]
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is an inflection point in American history. He is the first non-public office holder assassinated in the United States since Martin Luther King Jr. Ironically, both were public figures who called for nonviolence. Just as the senseless death of Dr. King sparked the transformational Civil Rights movement, it is certain […]
Ask Chuck Dealing with Financial Failure Dear Chuck, I have made so many mistakes with money. We are not struggling from month to month, but I constantly feel like a financial failure. My wife thinks I need God’s help. Feeling Like a Financial Failure Dear Feeling Like a Financial Failure, I can identify! […]
Dear Chuck, Finances are a real headache for my husband and me. We have tried lots of programs but never stick with them. How can we get back on our feet again? Financial Headaches Dear Financial Headaches, Financial headaches are far worse than the pain of getting on a plan. Anyone can learn to […]
