Ask Chuck: Help Me Save More Money!
Dear Chuck, I know I’m supposed to save, but I really don’t know how I can or even why I can’t seem to make progress! No Savings Dear No Savings, Well, you are not alone. Saving money is becoming a bigger and bigger challenge for many. According to MarketWatch, nearly one-in-five Americans saved […]
Ask Chuck: Procrastination Is Hurting Our Finances!
Dear Chuck, When it comes to our finances, we live with good intentions but put off budgeting and planning until we face another crisis. My husband and I want to break our cycle of procrastination, crisis, firefighting, and then back to procrastination. We need help to stay focused. Painful Procrastination Dear Painful Procrastination, You […]
Ask Chuck: How Can I Save Money on Energy Bills?
Dear Chuck, It is already cccccold where I live. My heating bills are getting painful. Any tips to save money this winter? Bracing for the Winter Bills Dear Bracing for the Winter Bills, Unfortunately, we all need to be prepared to pay more to heat our homes in the coming months, regardless of the […]
Ask Chuck: I Need Balance Between Work and Home
Dear Chuck, I work very long days and provide nice things for my wife and children. However, I’ve grown increasingly aware that I am missing out on valuable time with them. Can you help me find balance? Torn Between Work and Home Dear Torn Between Work and Home, Having struggled with this early in […]
GIF Being in God’s Will
“Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14) Being in God’s Will by Larry Burkett Even with the best discernment, it’s possible, and even probable, that we will do things that are out of […]
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: Fail-Proof Financial Resolutions
Dear Chuck, I dread making financial resolutions every new year because I usually fail at keeping them. Can you offer any simple tips to help me manage money better this year? Something that’s fail-proof? Fail-Proof Financial Resolutions Dear Fail-Proof Financial Resolutions, First, Happy New Year! It is always exciting to me to roll the […]
Ask Chuck: Is it Sinful to be in Debt?
Dear Chuck, Is it a sin to be in debt? I feel guilty for having debt. Not Debt Free Dear Not Debt Free, No, there is not a law or command in the Bible to be out of debt, but it is a good principle to live by. Like you, most Christians probably know […]
The Presidential Election and the Worst-Case Scenario for Investors
I grew up with a generalized investing philosophy espoused by my grandfather: invest during a Democratic administration (market down), sell during a Republican administration (market up). Since I am going to write about what I think is the worst-case scenario for investors post-November 3, 2020 when the nation selects its next President, I decided to […]
Ask Chuck: Falling for a Scam?
Dear Chuck, I’m hearing more and more about financial scams…. I’m concerned about my daughter falling for one while she’s attending college out of state. Scared of Scammers Dear Scared of Scammers, I’m with you! You and your daughter should be on alert as a downturn in the economy always creates an upturn in […]
