Ask Chuck: Donating Cryptocurrency?
Dear Chuck, We invested in some cryptocurrency a few years back. It has appreciated nicely. We want to give some to help the people of Ukraine. Do you have any tips for us? Crypto Donors Dear Crypto Donors, First, may I wish you and our readers a very Happy Easter! Eight in ten Americans […]
Ask Chuck: Fasting for Financial Breakthrough
Dear Chuck, I am seriously worried about our finances. We are struggling to keep up, even with two incomes. We need God’s intervention! Desperate for Hope Dear Desperate for Hope, Inflation is on everyone’s mind. There is pain at the gas pump, pain in the grocery aisles, pain in the car markets, pain […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Retire with a Mortgage?
Dear Chuck, Is it wrong to carry a mortgage in retirement? We are both preparing to retire but have 20 years left on our home mortgage. Senior Mortgage Concerns Dear Senior Mortgage Concerns, My general response is to recommend that you (and everyone else) get completely out of debt before you retire. This verse […]
Ask Chuck: Should We Move South?
Dear Chuck, Many of our friends are moving to the South. We are reluctant to leave our family, but the financial benefits seem worth it. What do you advise? Considering a Move South Dear Considering a Move South, In January, I went to the dentist where I live in Tennessee. The dental assistant was […]
Ask Chuck: Beware of Bidding Above Asking Price for a Home
Dear Chuck, We’re trying to buy a house, and our realtor suggests we sign an “Appraisal GAP” clause in our offer that is above the asking price. Should we do it? First-Time Homebuyers Dear First-Time Homebuyers, For some, it is a crazy real estate market right now! A member of our staff is trying […]
Ask Chuck: Help Me Save on Gasoline!
Dear Chuck, I am being hit hard by the cost of gasoline. Haven’t you written about how to save money on this in the past? Shocked By Gasoline Prices Dear Shocked By Gasoline Prices, Yes, I have answered this question before but not during a time when prices were rising this sharply! You and […]
Ask Chuck: Single And Ready to Buy a House
Dear Chuck, I’m single and have saved enough money to buy a house and have a sizable emergency fund for any surprise repairs. Do you consider this a good time to enter the real estate market? Single Home Buyer Dear Single Home Buyer, Reuters released an article on February 24th on the rise of […]
Ask Chuck: What To Do About a Potty-Mouthed Boss?
Dear Chuck, My female boss frequently laces her comments with profanity in the office. While it is never directed at me personally, it makes me cringe when I hear it. I have lost respect for her leadership and want to change jobs. Should I approach her or quietly find another place to work? Tired of […]
Ask Chuck: Help Me Get Our Spending Under Control
Dear Chuck, We have to cut our spending this year, but I really don’t know where to begin. When I bring up the subject, my spouse always has an excuse. If we don’t get things under control, we are going to face eviction from our landlord. Cash Crunch Dear Cash Crunch, I’m so glad […]
Ask Chuck: Drive One Car So We Can Buy a House?
Dear Chuck, My wife and I are aggressively saving for a down payment on a house. We’ve toyed with the idea of selling one of our two cars. Is that too radical? First-Time Homebuyers Dear First-Time Homebuyers, This is a great question. Because of the inflationary market we are in right now, it is […]
