Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, My spouse is frustrated at work. I’m afraid he will get fired if he’s not careful. Can you give me some tips that I can share with him? Worried about My Husband’s Job Dear Worried about My Husband’s Job, I have no idea of the age of your husband, but many workers […]
Dear Chuck, My spouse recently confessed to secretly opening a credit card in our name. It is now maxed out. We are determined to pay it off together but could use some tips for the debt and rebuilding trust. Crippled by Credit Dear Crippled by Credit, According to Julia Kagan at Investopedia, financial infidelity […]
Dear Chuck, Inflation is hitting our family hard. We keep hearing it is coming down, but it does not seem that way when I go to the grocery store! When do you think we might see it return to normal? Irritated Over Inflation Dear Irritated Over Inflation, You’re not the only one. Before the […]
Dear Chuck, My car rental company did not have a vehicle available, even though I made a reservation weeks in advance. With a shortage at the airport, the agency with a car tried to rip me off on the price. The entire experience left me frustrated and wanting to learn how to avoid problems in […]
Dear Chuck, My elderly parents enjoy staying connected to family via email, text, and social media, but I’m concerned they will fall for a scam. My Dad recently said he is interested in a high-yield investment he read about on Facebook. Can you write something that I can give to them? Protecting My Parents […]
Dear Chuck, I know I need to save, but I just can’t. I make good money but find that I’m barely scraping by every month. My lifestyle is comfortable but fragile. What should I do, even though I don’t really want to change? Comfortable but Concerned Dear Comfortable but Concerned, Thanks for your honesty. […]
Dear Chuck, Can you explain what you mean by financial freedom? Are you using the term in place of the prosperity gospel? Prosperity vs. Financial Freedom Dear Prosperity vs. Financial Freedom, A dictionary definition of freedom is 1) The condition of not being in prison or captivity, 2) The condition of being free of […]
Dear Chuck, I’m a single Mom. I struggle with money and time management. My children, now teenagers, don’t have basic financial skills. How can I get them ready for real life? Worried Single Mom Dear Worried Single Mom, Take heart; you are not the only one! Married and single parents alike struggle to get […]
Dear Chuck, We have so many in our church who spend money without discernment and give no serious thought to their financial future. How can I communicate a need to be prepared without sounding like an alarmist? Worried about Freespenders Dear Worried about Freespenders, While I appreciate your concern, there is not a lot […]
Dear Chuck, A young man recently asked to marry my eldest daughter. I have three girls, so I know that the way we do this first wedding will likely set a precedent for the following ones. I am not a wealthy man, but I want my family to celebrate this occasion in a beautiful way. […]
