Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, We have a budget, but the cost of groceries and eating out is ridiculous! Something has to change. What can we do? We are exceeding our food budget every single week. Fed Up with Grocery Prices Dear Fed Up with Grocery Prices, You are correct. Something does have to change for almost […]
Dear Chuck, I would like to eliminate our high interest credit card debt. What are your thoughts on taking out a HELOC to pay it off? HELOC or NOT? Dear HELOC or NOT? Just to be sure readers know what we are talking about, HELOC stands for Home Equity Line of Credit. It is […]
Dear Chuck, My husband and I believe America has lost its way. I see so much pride, division, financial fear, and greed that I wonder if we can even recover. How can an individual make a difference? Overwhelmed by America’s Decay Dear Overwhelmed, You, like so many others, are expressing a sense of gloom […]
Dear Chuck, Our finances are stretched so thin that I am stressed out all the time. We live on a budget, but my husband and I both need some hope that it will not always be this way. Living on a Financial Cliff Dear Living on a Financial Cliff, There is certainly reason for hope, […]
Dear Chuck, It sure looks like Larry Burkett’s book “The Coming Economic Earthquake” is happening before our very eyes! Is this the big one that he warned us about? Economic Observer Dear Economic Observer, It would be hard to overestimate the number of times I have been asked this question in the past 22 years […]
Dear Chuck, This banking crisis has me nervous. How bad is it? Should we trust our small regional banks? Where should we put our money? Widowed and Worried Dear Widowed and Worried, As you are, we should all be concerned and paying attention. This is a very real and dangerous economic challenge. What Happened? Silicon […]
Dear Chuck, My husband and I bought our first home in an older neighborhood where young families are choosing to live. We put 10% down and now want to build equity in our home, but we have more time than money. What are the best ways to build “sweat equity” as “do-it-yourselfers”? First-Time Homeowners Dear […]
Dear Chuck, We like our bank, but we get next to nothing while they hold our money in checking and savings accounts. We need to do better, but we fear moving money to banks we do not really trust. What would you do? Looking for a Better Return Dear Looking for a Better Return, A […]
What is inflation? What causes inflation? How do we live wisely through inflationary periods?
Crown Stewardship Podcast Episode 31This week, we welcome Patrick Johnson, founder of GenerousChurch. Chuck and Patrick discuss the topic they both have made their personal calling and professional mission: Generosity! Patrick works to help churches develop a culture of generosity, all around the world. Patrick will encourage you to change the way you view generosity […]
