Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
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 […]
Dear Chuck, Our son graduated from college in May and has not found a job in his desired career field yet. We think we will give him a few more months and then expect him to start paying his own bills. Are we being too hard on him? Parenting an Unemployed College Grad Dear […]
Dear Chuck, My parents are retired and have a very low interest rate on a small amount of remaining mortgage. They told me they want to sell their home and rent, thinking they will save money. I am gathering information to help them. Would you suggest they rent or keep owning their home? Retired: Rent […]
Dear Chuck, We are struggling to give and save right now. We have low debt, but inflation has reduced our financial margin, and our stress is high. What can we do? High Financial Stress Dear High Financial Stress, Inflation is considered the “invisible tax.” Money seems to simply be disappearing. This has caused you […]
