Ask Chuck: Is the American Economy Doomed?
Dear Chuck, I’m concerned about our economy tanking. Larry Burkett wrote a lot about our national debt and out-of-control federal spending that would likely lead to hyperinflation. Where do you think our economy is headed? Trying to Understand the Times Dear Trying to Understand the Times, Only God knows the answer to your question, […]
Ask Chuck: How to Budget for the Dangers of Inflation
Dear Chuck, We tried to live on a budget when we first got married but didn’t stick with it. Now that we have children and are feeling the pain of rising gasoline and groceries, etc, etc., we need to get disciplined with money! Can you help us? Budgeting for Inflation Dear Budgeting for Inflation, […]
Ask Chuck: Advice for Single Moms Hurt by Inflation
Dear Chuck, I am a single mom with 3 children trying my best to manage my limited resources. It is becoming more and more challenging due to inflation, and at times, I get very overwhelmed. I want to be independent but have not been able to break free of government support programs. What should I […]
Ask Chuck: Are We Going Totally Cashless?
Dear Chuck, My wife and I hardly ever use cash anymore. Do you think we are going to be totally cashless soon? Does it worry you as much as it does me? Cashless Is Coming Dear Cashless Is Coming, We are and have been trending toward a cashless society for many years. And, yes, […]
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: 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: Help Riding Out Inflation
Dear Chuck, Inflationary prices are hitting our family, and I am getting worried. What can we do to ride this out? Inflation Fears Dear Inflation Fears, Gasoline is way up, oil is way up, food is way up, rents are rising, and housing prices are soaring. The price of used cars is nuts—in my […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Worry About this Labor Shortage?
Dear Chuck, What’s up with the labor market? I have never seen so many postings for job openings or so many people who aren’t working. Many don’t even appear to be concerned about finding a job. Are people just living off the government now? How long can this continue? Working but Worried Dear Working […]
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: 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 […]
