Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
By Chuck Bentley Martin Luther once said, “A true Christian lives and labors on earth not for himself but for his neighbor. Therefore the whole spirit of his life impels him to do even that which he needs not do, but which is profitable and necessary for his neighbor.” As one who is interested in […]
By Chuck Bentley Tim Challies, a Canadian Pastor, recently wrote an article sharing the areas where he personally found himself wasting his money. I think it’s a great list for all of us. 1. Buying Junk: Occasionally, it is better to spend a little more money on a quality product rather than buying something that […]
By Chuck Bentley Below are some easy ways that my family saves money. I hope these tips will be helpful to you, too. Soft drinks There is a reason that soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi are some of the most recognized brands in the world…they can afford to spend a massive amount on advertising […]
By Chuck Bentley I like to save money and spend it wisely. Over the years, I have developed some habits that have become very helpful. Negotiate Years ago, I sold real estate for a custom home builder in Dallas, Texas. People pay a lot of money to have their homes built, and negotiations were common. […]
By Chuck Bentley You will need to report your healthcare arrangements to the IRS as one of the consequences of Obamacare, or else: Failure to comply can result in a reduced tax refund and penalties. First, there’s the coverage issue. Under Obamacare’s individual shared responsibility provision, you must let the IRS know when you file […]
By Chuck Bentley I hope you know that a key part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that taxpayers have qualifying health care coverage. Those without will need to qualify for an exemption or pay a penalty. This “Individual Shared Responsibility” provision applies to both individuals and families. If you, your spouse, and everyone […]
By Chuck Bentley Todd Peterson, a friend of mine and a former NFL kicker, came up with my favorite quote about generosity. “ We are all generous… Nobody has to teach us anything about being generous. The challenge we face and the choice we must make is are we going to only be generous towards […]
By Chuck Bentley “Good luck!” That sounds so strange to say, especially coming from a Christian. I don’t believe in luck, and I hope you don’t either. Instead of wishing someone good luck, I prefer to say, “May God bless you.” Proverbs 24:3-4 says this, “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it […]
By Chuck Bentley Today, I have some counter-intuitive advice to help you manage your finances better. Russell Clayton, along with other colleagues, writing for the Harvard Business Review, introduced new research that demonstrates a clear relationship between physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful—in other words—exercise—and our ability to manage other aspects of […]
By Chuck Bentley Ever feel like you are living on a treadmill, working around the clock? Our late co-founder, Larry Burkett, remembers the day he got off the treadmill of working non-stop. Psalm 127:2 spoke to him during a time when he was living on the verge of exhaustion: “It is vain for you to […]
