Ask Chuck: Struggling Newlyweds
Dear Chuck, My wife and I are newlyweds and struggling to spend less than we earn. Our parents agreed to help us until our first anniversary which is in February. To prepare for that date, we need help now. Spending Stress Dear Spending Stress, This has been a challenging time for many couples especially […]
Ask Chuck: Falling for a Scam?
Dear Chuck, I’m hearing more and more about financial scams…. I’m concerned about my daughter falling for one while she’s attending college out of state. Scared of Scammers Dear Scared of Scammers, I’m with you! You and your daughter should be on alert as a downturn in the economy always creates an upturn in […]
Ask Chuck: What to Know Before Investing
Dear Chuck, I’m trying to teach my children/grandchildren some basic financial principles. Any tips I could pass on in regards to investing? Motivated Grandmother Dear Motivated Grandmother, What a blessing for your family that you want to help them get better with their finances. It will not only help them for the here and […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Buy a House?
Dear Chuck, My wife and I are considering buying a house now although it’s a year earlier than we planned. We don’t know if the low rates will be available next year. Should we go for it? Buy or Hold? Dear Buy or Hold, You and your wife are not the only ones with […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Buy Gold?
Dear Chuck, Gold is soaring now. Should I buy gold before our economy tanks? Gold Fever Dear Gold Fever, I’m probably going to step on some toes because people have very strong opinions about gold. Gold, speaking of the tangible metal, is an asset, a commodity, and makes for a good insurance policy–but not […]
Ask Chuck: Second Stimulus Check?
Dear Chuck, The government is talking about a second round of stimulus money – is it real? What should I do with it? Watching for Money in the Mailbox Dear Watching for Money in the Mailbox, You are correct; the government is discussing the passing of another stimulus package. The Republican Party offered a […]
Ask Chuck: Preparing For a Cashless Society?
Dear Chuck, I’m hearing more and more about a “cashless society.” What can we as believers do to prepare for such a possibility and how should we navigate the days ahead? Prepping for Digital Currency Dear Prepping for Digital Currency, This is not an easy question as there are many strong, differing opinions; some […]
Ask Chuck: Is My 401(k) at Risk?
Dear Chuck, I am 46 years old. My company is closing its doors due to COVID-19. I have been adding to my 401(k) for 21 years. What do I do with it now? Concerned About My 401(k) Dear Concerned, Thanks for the great question. Millions of people are facing a similar challenge. I will […]
Ask Chuck: Choosing a Good Bank
Dear Chuck, I plan to get married soon. My future wife and I plan to combine our money at that point. We both have checking and savings accounts. What banks do you recommend? Choosing a Good Bank Dear Choosing a Good Bank, I always like to say that marriage is a lifetime of learning […]
Ask Chuck: A Year of “Unexpecteds”
Dear Chuck, 2020 has been a year of ”unexpecteds.” My wife is pregnant and we are growing concerned about raising a child in the city. We are considering moving since both our jobs offer online flexibility. Any advice? Thanks for your ministry. Headed for the Suburbs Dear Headed for the Suburbs, First of all, […]