Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
If you only had 15 minutes to prepare for an emergency, an evacuation box could spare you from panicking and possibly save lives. A number of years ago, my wife and I had to take emergency cover from a tornado headed our way. We had little time to react so Ann rushed around grabbing everything […]
Many families struggle with when to let their children in on their conversations about money. Or how to approach their parents in the desire to help or rest in the knowledge they have prepared financially. My advice? The earlier, the better. Depending on the ages of your children, openly discuss your budget, your financial plans, […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on March 3 Dear Chuck, Every time I turn on the news, I hear reports about new record highs in the stock market. I have some stock investment, but wondering if I should go bigger. Is there something I should be doing to take advantage of the energy in the […]
Alan Marcus, in an article at CostULessDirect.com, recommends keeping your tank at least half full at all times. First of all, he says, if there’s ever a disaster in your area, the need to evacuate quickly, a pipeline break, or power outages, you will be able to drive for a while. But he gives some […]
My wife, Ann, and I got married at Christmas our senior year in college. This year we will celebrate 39 years of marriage! Unfortunately, it took us 21 years before we were on the same page financially. A Crown Study was what finally got us on the same page about our money in 1999. There is […]
Weddings are expensive! With the average cost of a wedding at $26,645, I am very thankful to have 4 boys! My church recently announced the upcoming wedding of a young couple. The event will take place after our morning service, followed by a potluck and wedding cake provided by the ladies in the church. How practical […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on February 24. Dear Chuck, Credit cards are killing me, and it feels like getting a handle on money is some kind of 12-step program. Where do I begin? Feeling Overwhelmed. Dear Overwhelmed, Well, I have some good news and bad news. The good news is that it’s […]
Third John 1:4 says, “I have no greater joy than to see my children walking in the Truth.” Amen to that! I would add my own corollary. I have no greater relief than to see my children able to pay their own way when they become adults. We all want to help our children financially, but […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on February 17. Dear Chuck, I’ve been at my job for a while now, and I know that I make a valuable contribution to my company, but I don’t know how to go about asking for a raise. Employers seem to be able to say vague things about […]
Tough jobs can stretch us and prepare us for the future. But Liz Ryan at Forbes.com says certain signs reveal when it may be time to change jobs. 1. If you experience stress that wakes you up in the middle of the night, or stress that doesn’t go away after you finish a big project, […]
