Ask Chuck: Donating Cryptocurrency?
Dear Chuck, We invested in some cryptocurrency a few years back. It has appreciated nicely. We want to give some to help the people of Ukraine. Do you have any tips for us? Crypto Donors Dear Crypto Donors, First, may I wish you and our readers a very Happy Easter! Eight in ten Americans […]
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: Giving to Eliminate the After-Christmas Blues
Dear Chuck, I have the After-Christmas Blues. My joy gets packed away with all the Christmas decorations. How can I carry the joy of Christmas into next year? After-Christmas Blues Dear After-Christmas Blues, It is not uncommon for people to experience depressing thoughts after Christmas. Not only are the beautiful decorations packed away but […]
Ask Chuck: Less Stuff, More Christ in Christmas
Dear Chuck, I am weary of the commercialization of Christmas. My family is hosting Christmas this year, and I want to prioritize the real meaning of our celebration, not money or stuff. I long to simply focus on the birth of Christ. How can I do that when friends and family expect more? Making Christmas […]
Ask Chuck: Help My Financial Anxiety!
Dear Chuck, My husband and I are both working adults. With 3 kids at home and trying to care for some extended family here and abroad, I am increasingly struggling with financial anxiety. Now the holiday pressures are making it worse. Please help me deal with this! Family Financial Stress Dear Family Financial Stress, […]
Ask Chuck: Christmas Shopping on a Budget
Dear Chuck, Money is tight for Christmas this year. Any tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? Looking for Deals Dear Looking for Deals, You can search for articles pointing you to the “best deals” on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but be aware that many of those articles are really just […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Participate in Giving Tuesday?
Dear Chuck, My company is encouraging us to participate in Giving Tuesday. How can I give more if I’m on a limited budget? Cheerful Giver Dear Cheerful Giver, It is nice to answer a question about giving, especially today, when so many have begun the shopping and spending frenzy that has come to be […]
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: 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: Am I Giving Too Much?
Dear Chuck, I’ve recently wondered if it’s possible to be too generous. My wife thinks we need to be more generous with our own families as part of what we give to the church and parachurches. Giving Too Much? Dear Giving Too Much, This is a delicate subject, and I commend you for reaching […]
