Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
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 […]
Dear Chuck, I got some crazy tattoos while in the Marine Corps when I was single. Now my wife wants me to get rid of the ones she does not like. I tell her that besides being super painful, it is a waste of our money. Any advice? Split over Tattoos Dear Split over […]
Dear Chuck, Our “Dear Leader” Elon Musk seems to have taken over the federal government. Are you concerned yet? No Fan of DOGE Dear No Fan of DOGE, Today’s question is taken from an actual offline conversation I had with a friend who sarcastically used the term “Dear Leader” to refer to Elon Musk. […]
Dear Chuck, I’m a small business owner concerned about the decline in real friendships. My business is built on them, but most of my young staff think social media is enough. Have you ever written about friendships and business growth? If so, where? Friends Are Priceless Dear Friends Are Priceless, What a great topic! […]
Dear Chuck, Valentine’s Day seems bogus to me; yet I’m feeling the pressure to do something special. Any tips for someone who is broke? Broke on Valentine’s Day Dear Broke on Valentine’s Day, I feel your pain, having been exactly there a few times in my past. While the holiday may seem bogus to […]
Dear Chuck, I am a recent widow. I have been advised to move my investments out of foreign stocks due to possible economic turmoil under our new administration. My advisor is not a Christian; what Biblical principles can guide me? Worried Investor Dear Worried Investor, That is very interesting advice from your investment advisor […]
Dear Chuck, I want to help my elderly parents who live on a fixed income. I don’t want them to get penalized with taxable income. Can you advise me? Helping My Elderly Parents Dear Helping My Elderly Parents, This is certainly not uncommon. Since I don’t have many specifics about you or your parents’ […]
Dear Chuck, I need to save some money this year, but I feel like a failure every time I try. What does the Bible offer that will help me achieve my goal? Struggling to Save Money Dear Struggling to Save Money, You are not a failure; you are just delayed in reaching your goal. […]
Dear Chuck, We are tired of living on the edge. We want to get our financial house in order in the New Year. Can you give me a framework that my husband and I can rally around to finally get focused and make real progress? Financial Resolution in 2025 Dear Financial Resolution in […]
Dear Chuck, I am 28 years old and in my first professional position in IT. I am trying to figure out how to make use of our company’s 401(k) plan. Right now I can only afford to contribute $100/month. Struggling to Save Dear Struggling to Save, Congratulations that you are already thinking about long-term […]
