Ask Chuck: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones During the Holidays
Dear Chuck, My elderly parents get scam phone calls, emails, and texts constantly. I worry they are going to fall for one of these since both are kind hearted and trusting. I know they are vulnerable. How do I help them? Worried about Scams Dear Worried about Scams, The Lord detests lying lips (Proverbs […]
Ask Chuck: How to Inflation Proof Your Holidays
Dear Chuck, We’re celebrating Thanksgiving at our house with friends and family this year. I want it to be extra special. However, the cost for groceries and things I need to host a fairly large group is more than I anticipated. How do I get around this crazy inflation? Inflation Shock Dear Inflation Shock, […]
Ask Chuck: I May Lose My Job Over the Vax Mandate
Dear Chuck, If I do not get the Covid vaccine, I could lose my job with a federal contractor. If I get it, I go against my conscience and the liberty I have to protect my family’s health, a fundamental right of Americans. I am not anti-vax, but I hate coercion. My wife and I […]
Ask Chuck: What Is the Impact of the Social Security Increase?
Dear Chuck, I’ll soon be getting a raise in my social security benefits. Do you think it will really make any difference? Worried Senior Dear Worried Senior, Although it may be new to you, getting an increase in retirement benefits is actually not new. The Social Security Administration has been giving cost of living […]
Ask Chuck: Does the Bible Support Universal Basic Income?
Dear Chuck, I recently read that there is a growing number of Americans in favor of Universal Basic Income (UBI). What does the Bible say about that? Not a Fan of UBI Dear Not a Fan of UBI, I saw a recent poll on this, too. It caused me to raise my eyebrows; so […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Pull My Investments in Chinese Companies?
Dear Chuck, I’ve been hearing a lot about Evergrande and the Chinese economic woes for months. Should I pull out of my investments in Chinese companies? Investor Worries Dear Investor Worries, Having traveled to China on a number of occasions, I have long been aware that there was a housing bubble, a debt bubble, […]
Ask Chuck: Am I Saving Too Much?
Dear Chuck, I have been a saver for years. I was recently accused of hoarding money. What constitutes hoarding? Super Saver Dear Super Saver, I am so glad to know that you save because so many do not. A year ago, Fool.com surveyed 2,000 Americans and found the following: 71% have a savings account. […]
Ask Chuck: Investing in Inflationary Times
Dear Chuck, Since my money is obviously buying less and less, how do I wisely invest in an inflationary economy? Fearful Senior Dear Fearful Senior, While I am not an economist, I am an investor. I believe you have expressed a very relevant concern for all of us, not just seniors. We have experienced […]
Ask Chuck: Is Now the Time to Buy a Car?
Dear Chuck, Should I buy a used car now? I’ve been told to just buy new, but I don’t want a car payment. Needing Transportation Dear Needing Transportation, My perspective is that neither is a good option right now. I suggest you try to hold off until market conditions change. Some context will help. […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Speak Up When I Disagree With My Company’s Political Positions?
Dear Chuck, I don’t agree with the political views of my company. They voice their views; yet, I think I would be fired if I voiced mine. I want to keep my job, yet I want to distance myself from their positions. Any advice? Silent Dissenter Dear Silent Dissenter, Many are wrestling with this […]
