Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
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 […]
Dear Chuck, I thought Bitcoin was a joke until now. My wife and I are thinking of putting some of our retirement funds into it but wonder if we are too late? Maybe gold is better? Bitcoin or Gold Dear Bitcoin or Gold, Gold Fever was the term for the mass migration of fortune […]
Dear Chuck, I received a Christmas bonus from my company and feel led to give to the Lord first. With so many places to give and so many requests this time of year, I’m having a hard time knowing which are reputable, trustworthy, and safe. I want to give before year-end for tax purposes. Does […]
Dear Chuck, I am really stressed about Christmas expenses this year due to a layoff a few months ago. My new job starts in January, and I want to be generous and yet frugal. I have heard you talk about this on the radio and would like to get your list of tips. Stressed Santa […]
Dear Chuck, My fiancé and I are making slow progress in saving for the down payment of a home. Can you help us with a better plan? Saving for a First Home Dear Saving for a First Home, I applaud you for setting a goal to own a home, saving money for the down […]
