Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, I’m trying to teach my children/grandchildren some basic financial principles. Any tips I could pass on in regards to investing? Motivated Grandmother Dear Motivated Grandmother, What a blessing for your family that you want to help them get better with their finances. It will not only help them for the here and […]
Dear Chuck, My wife and I are considering buying a house now although it’s a year earlier than we planned. We don’t know if the low rates will be available next year. Should we go for it? Buy or Hold? Dear Buy or Hold, You and your wife are not the only ones with […]
Dear Chuck, Gold is soaring now. Should I buy gold before our economy tanks? Gold Fever Dear Gold Fever, I’m probably going to step on some toes because people have very strong opinions about gold. Gold, speaking of the tangible metal, is an asset, a commodity, and makes for a good insurance policy–but not […]
Dear Chuck, The government is talking about a second round of stimulus money – is it real? What should I do with it? Watching for Money in the Mailbox Dear Watching for Money in the Mailbox, You are correct; the government is discussing the passing of another stimulus package. The Republican Party offered a […]
With many things causing stress in today’s world, here is a short list of financial practices that will reduce your stress, make managing your money simpler, and generally improve your quality of life. 1. Spend less than you earn. It sounds easy, but this is too often our greatest financial challenge. The vast majority of people that […]
Dear Chuck, I’m hearing more and more about a “cashless society.” What can we as believers do to prepare for such a possibility and how should we navigate the days ahead? Prepping for Digital Currency Dear Prepping for Digital Currency, This is not an easy question as there are many strong, differing opinions; some […]
Who could rationally approve of the senseless destruction of private and public property, the mob justice, and the anarchist demands we have been witnessing in our streets since May 25th? Only those who do not understand the power of peacemaking and developing a winning strategy. I call them “appeasers.” The appeasement we should avoid is […]
Dear Chuck, I am 46 years old. My company is closing its doors due to COVID-19. I have been adding to my 401(k) for 21 years. What do I do with it now? Concerned About My 401(k) Dear Concerned, Thanks for the great question. Millions of people are facing a similar challenge. I will […]
Dear Chuck, I plan to get married soon. My future wife and I plan to combine our money at that point. We both have checking and savings accounts. What banks do you recommend? Choosing a Good Bank Dear Choosing a Good Bank, I always like to say that marriage is a lifetime of learning […]
Dear Chuck, 2020 has been a year of ”unexpecteds.” My wife is pregnant and we are growing concerned about raising a child in the city. We are considering moving since both our jobs offer online flexibility. Any advice? Thanks for your ministry. Headed for the Suburbs Dear Headed for the Suburbs, First of all, […]
