Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
It’s been said student debt is a product that has been sold to us with such repetition and intensity that most people believe they can’t live without. My 19-year-old son attends community college, drives a 15-year-old car, and lives at home. He could have attended a number of universities. But, as Andrew Josuweit at Forbes.com says, “skipping […]
Are you planning a summer vacation? Allianz Travel Insurance reported that while fewer Americans planned to take a summer vacation in 2016, they would still spend $1,800 on average, making the total cost of summer vacation totaling nearly $90 billion. Although vacations can be a wonderful time for family bonding and a break from the […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on April 7 To learn Biblical answers to your financial questions, you can #AskChuck @AskCrown your questions by clicking here. Questions used may be lightly edited for length or clarity. Dear Chuck, Recently, Vice President Mike Pence has come under fire after aWashington Post profile of his wife Karen reported […]
There are some alarming statistics about how much it costs to raise a child from birth to adulthood. Most of these numbers land somewhere in the $235,000 range, but that can be somewhat misleading. Nevertheless, ask any parent if having a baby is cheap, and they’ll probably give you a nervous, exhausted laugh. Babies are […]
Did you know Americans waste billions of dollars each year thinking they will improve fuel economy? The AAA Premium Fuel Omnibus Survey estimates that 2.1 billion dollars are wasted each year by drivers buying premium gas for cars designed to run on regular. My own wife bought into the premium myth for years! Triple A […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on April 7 To learn Biblical answers to your financial questions, you can #AskChuck @AskCrown your questions by clicking here. Questions used may be lightly edited for length or clarity. Dear Chuck, Once again, tax day is almost here, and even though it’s a little later than usual, on Tuesday, […]
Do you dream of working from home? Dell Corporation has a company statement that reads, “Technology now allows people to connect anytime, anywhere, to anyone in the world, from almost any device. This is dramatically changing the way people work, facilitating 24/7 collaboration with colleagues who are dispersed across time zones, countries, and continents.” Yes, traditional […]
Have you spent your tax refund yet? If not, you need to hear this story! Fox5 Atlanta recently reported that Christina Knaack, a single mother of two little girls, received a large tax refund and prepaid her rent for the year. A photo of the receipt from her landlord has gone viral on Facebook. She has […]
The good news about filing taxes is that this year they’re not due until April 18th. You get 3 extra days! If you want to avoid paying unnecessary taxes you’ll have to do some planning. 1. Keep track of qualified tax credit options – they boost refunds better than deductions. For each credit dollar, your […]
Are you a tax-filing procrastinator? This year you’ve got 3 extra days! With tax season upon us, here are some more tips for filing honestly and accurately, while getting the most out of your deductions. Itemizing may take more time, but it saves you money. Turbo Tax offers the following helpful tips for maximizing possible […]
