Ask Chuck: How to Financially Prepare for Marriage
Dear Chuck, I am not married but would like to be one day, but who knows? Should I plan to live as a lifetime single in my financial planning? Single but Hopeful Dear Single but Hopeful, First, I am glad you are interested in marriage! While there is nothing inferior with being single, whether […]
Ask Chuck: What Does The Bible Say About Financial Sins? Part 2
Dear Chuck, My pastor talked about sin in a recent message at church. I am curious to know what the Bible says about financial sins. Do you have a list? Needing Insight Dear Needing Insight, Last week I shared that of the more than 2,350 verses in the Bible dealing with money and possessions, […]
Ask Chuck: What Does the Bible Say About Financial Sins?
Dear Chuck, My pastor talked about sin in a recent message at church. I am curious to know what the Bible says about financial sins. Do you have a list? Needing Insight Dear Needing Insight, Thank you for your question. Like you, there are many in America and around the world who have lived […]
Ask Chuck: Breaking the Cycle of Money Fights
Dear Chuck, We fight about money every time we get near the end of the month and feel like our bills are mounting. How do we stop this cycle? Stuck in Fight Mode Dear Stuck in Fight Mode, Your opening statement contains both the problem and hidden solution to your question! You and your […]
Ask Chuck: Preparing for a Layoff
Dear Chuck, I’m worried about a layoff next year. If we have a recession, I am likely to be the first one out the door. What can I do to be prepared? Preparing for a Layoff Dear Preparing for a Layoff, There is a great deal in your question that I can relate to. […]
Ask Chuck: What Should I Do With My Christmas Bonus?
Dear Chuck, I expect a decent year-end bonus and am trying to decide how best to use it. I want to grow our investment portfolio while my wife thinks we should pay off all debt. What would you recommend? Blessed with a Bonus Dear Blessed with a Bonus, Congratulations! This is a nice problem […]
Ask Chuck: What Can I Do About Christmas Debt?
Dear Chuck, I have credit card debt from last Christmas and don’t see any way out of adding to it this year. I am depressed about it but can’t bring myself to deny my children a great Christmas. What can I do? Christmas Stress Dear Christmas Stress, I have been in your shoes and […]
Ask Chuck: Will Social Security Go Broke?
Dear Chuck, I’m a recent college graduate with my first “real” job. With that comes paying into the Social Security System. My concern is whether or not there will be funds for me someday, especially in light of the recent deficit report. Worried Millennial Dear Worried Millennial, First, I am impressed with a number […]
Ask Chuck: How Should I Spend My Large Inheritance?
Dear Chuck, I inherited a significant amount of money this year. Although I am very grateful, I’m feeling the weight of responsibility to steward this well. I look forward to giving more to the Kingdom and want advice on how to please God with all my decisions. Burdened by this Wealth Dear Burdened, First, […]
Ask Chuck: Seeking Family Reconciliation This Holiday Season
Dear Chuck, I am going home to have Thanksgiving with family I haven’t seen in years. I was recently diagnosed with cancer. Before I met Christ, I squandered money and relationships. I’m worried about how to relate to my family again. It could be very awkward for us all. Prodigal Son Dear Prodigal Son, […]
