Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
By Chuck Bentley I recently read an article about a cooking co-op. Here is how it works, according to the author, Dee Sarton Bower: Four families have gotten together to form a cooperative effort to cook for each other Monday through Thursday. They each have a designated day to prepare meals for the entire group. […]
By Chuck Bentley It may not be such a crazy idea. What exactly qualifies as a “tiny house”? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines a tiny house as one that is smaller than 320 square feet. That is about 20’ long by 15’ wide. It is generally hand-built and constructed on a […]
By Chuck Bentley Recent Census data revealed that more than one in four U.S. renters have to use at least half of their family income to pay for housing and utilities. That’s the finding of an analysis of Census data by Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit that helps finance affordable housing. The number of such […]
By Chuck Bentley “Graduates across the country need to make plans to avoid a debt that may never go away,” advised Crown CEO Chuck Bentley. “Winning the ‘Game of Loans’ is possible, but too few achieve that victory.” Today, seven in 10 graduating seniors at public and private colleges have student loans, totaling about $30,000 […]
By Chuck Bentley Worry, stress, and financial bondage can destroy our peace and take control of our lives. We all want to find peace, but how do you achieve it when it seems impossible in your current circumstances? Jesus said in Matthew 6:24: “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the […]
By Chuck Bentley According to Blackrock, the world’s largest investment firm, if you are married, the decision of when to collect Social Security benefits is more than just a question of longevity. You may be able to switch between individual, spousal, and survivor benefits throughout your lifetime in order to maximize your Social Security income. […]
By Chuck Bentley Reports show that only about 8 percent of all Christians in the United States actually tithe (give 10 percent of their gross income to the church). Today, I want to challenge you to begin this practice. Before you roll your eyes and say it is impossible or accuse me of legalism, listen […]
By Chuck Bentley Purchasing a home is typically the largest financial investment any of us will ever make. It helps to follow a checklist of precautions to be sure you do not make a mistake. First, be sure you can really afford it. Determine how much you can put toward a down payment to avoid […]
By Chuck Bentley In Mark chapter 10, a man known only as the Rich Young Ruler, ran to Jesus, knelt before Him, and asked Him what he must do to inherit eternal life. When Jesus explained that he must obey God’s law, the young man replied that he had lived up to those requirements. In […]
By Chuck Bentley Clark Howard recently shared some helpful information about how to protect your personal information if you use Verizon for your mobile services. In the past, Verizon tracked everything you did on your phone. From an email, to the pages you visit, they collected a data-rich summary of your activity and were able […]
