Advice on Life Insurance
First, I know a few folks who think life insurance is bad because they see it as a lack of trust in God to provide for their families. I can make a case to the contrary; I think it is good planning to take advantage of this tool to care for your family’s needs. So […]
Does God Require Fathers to be the Breadwinners?
Dear Chuck, As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, it seems to me that today’s dads are under pressure of all kinds as well as having to endure being the butt of the joke too much of time. Father may not always know best, but Hollywood makes dads appear weak, stupid and clueless. What kind […]
Is Graduating from College Debt-Free Even Possible?
Dear Chuck, My husband and I are more concerned every day about how we are going to help our children get through college without burying themselves in debt. It’s starting to be similar to the costs of buying a house! What can we do to help our kids graduate with as little debt as possible? […]
Is Hiding Financial Information Considered Cheating on Your Spouse?
Recently, I was interviewed for an article in Fortune Magazine about a survey on “financial infidelity”, and they said this, “One in twenty people in the U.S. admit to having started secret bank accounts or credit cards without their partner’s knowledge.” Another headline on the topic in The Guardian observed: “Cheating isn’t always sexual – […]
Can You Afford to Let Your Teenager Get Their Driver’s License?
Ann and I have 4 boys. Three have passed the monumental age of 16 without getting their coveted driver’s license. Yes, my wife and I delayed this process due to concerns for their safety with teen crash rates soaring higher than any other age group. But there is also a financial consideration. Did you know […]
3 Tips to Make Your Expensive College Education Count
Originally posted at Christian Post May 27, 2016. Dear Chuck, With kids in college, I’m very worried about whether they can get a job after graduation and about the debt they’re going to need to manage because my wife and I can’t afford to pay for their educations free and clear. But it’s hard to get a […]
How to Talk About Money in Marriage
Dear Chuck, My spouse and I find that talking about our finances is so stressful, we would rather just avoid the topic altogether. We sort of go our separate ways, but try to avoid things like debt, and we agree on tithing. But I wonder if we would be doing better as a couple if […]
Retire By Age 30?
Yahoo Finance recently carried a story of a young couple that was able to retire by age 30. After a mere 10 years of working as software engineers, Peter Adeney and his wife Simi had enough money to retire comfortably and debt free. By being frugal, he was able to save two-thirds of their combined take-home […]
It’s Wise for Teens to Have Bank Accounts
By Chuck Bentley My 17-year-old has a summer job outside the home. He needed a bank account so he could cash and deposit his checks. Helping him open an account was a great experience, and I learned a few things. First, a student can open a bank account, at most banks, for free if they […]
a very encouraging money story
By Chuck Bentley I recently had the opportunity to meet a young couple who told me their remarkable story. Both were raised in Christian homes and regularly attended church. When they first met and fell in love, they decided to live together, which they did for four years. At that time, a friend invited them […]
