Ask Chuck: Best Financial Moves for the New Year
Dear Chuck, We want to start the New Year right when it comes to our finances. Beyond a “get out of debt” resolution, what are the best moves to get us on track? Looking for Financial Tips Dear Looking for Financial Tips, My best tip is to practice the simple but powerful act of […]
Ask Chuck: How to Get Credit Card Debt Under Control
Dear Chuck, I hate carrying a balance on our credit cards, but I can’t seem to get them under control. I need some help! Carrying Heavy Balances Dear Carrying Heavy Balances, Unfortunately, inflation is harming the financial situation of many Americans. Rising credit card debt is one of the obvious indicators that millions of […]
Ask Chuck: How Do We Avoid Bankruptcy?
Dear Chuck, My wife and I are reaching out for some financial advice. After I lost some of my leg (due to diabetes), I have struggled with depression and holding down a job. What does Crown offer someone like me? Depressed and Near Bankruptcy Dear Depressed and Near Bankruptcy, Thank you for the opportunity […]
Ask Chuck: Should Christians Accept Student Loan Forgiveness?
Dear Chuck, I am bitter that I just paid off my federal student loan last year, after ten years of working a side job to do it! Seems grossly unfair that, all of a sudden, some people are getting a free ride. Shouldn’t Christians refuse this free money? Bitter About Free Money Dear Bitter […]
Ask Chuck: Medical Debt Has Me Panicked!
Dear Chuck, I am stunned at the rising cost of our medical bills. It’s the first time in our lives that we haven’t been able to cover them within a month. We are now on a payment plan and are praying we don’t need to see a doctor again for some time! If you have […]
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: Time to Get Out of Debt?
Dear Chuck, I have been steadily paying down debt, and the end is within site. I’m due a sum of money for the sale of some real estate and wonder if I should pay off the remaining debt or save it. Seems like a good time to be debt free. What would you do? Almost […]
Ask Chuck: Getting Debt Free
Dear Chuck, I am working hard to be better with money. What’s your best tip for getting out of debt? Debt Free in Three Dear Debt Free in Three, I am excited that you have a goal to be debt free. I am hoping that your phrase “debt free in three” is a three […]
Ask Chuck: Paying Off Christmas Debt
Dear Chuck, The bills have arrived and reality has hit. We splurged at Christmas and failed to keep track of everything we bought. We know now! Can you share some tips on paying off holiday debt and how to avoid ever doing this again? Pay! Pal Dear Pay! Pal, It is easy to get […]
Ask Chuck: 3 Steps to Pay Off Christmas Debt
Dear Chuck, Well, we went a little crazy this Christmas…the kids all love their presents but my husband and I are realizing how much we really spent. Our credit card statement hasn’t come in yet but I know we are going to be in for a rude awakening. What can we do to start paying […]
