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 […]
Dear Chuck, My son’s college roommate made some money in day trading. Now my son wants in on the action. I’m not sure what to tell him, except to avoid it! Day Trading Fears Dear Day Trading Fears, The Bible talks a lot about investing, so I will be able to give you some […]
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 […]
Dear Chuck, I have several friends who are in deep financial trouble in the early years of their marriage. I want to avoid the stress they’re experiencing. Do you have any helpful tips so that I can guard my home and marriage? Avoiding Disaster Dear Avoiding Disaster, Being under constant financial stress is terrible […]
Dear Chuck, I did not grow up in a home that gave generously. My wife did. She (and the Lord) are convincing me to make it a priority. Can you help me get a better understanding? Holding On for Retirement Dear Holding On, Well, you sure sound a lot like me about 20 years […]
Dear Chuck, My husband told me we need to discuss our family finances. I asked him if we could wait until after the holidays. He agreed to but I’m a nervous wreck. What should I do to prepare? Nervous about Our Finances Dear Nervous about Our Finances, The fact that your husband wants to […]
Did you see the recent headline of three men posing as pastors to scam about 1,200 unsuspecting, gullible Christians out of more than $20,000,000 in three states with an investment scheme called “1st Million”? How about the California pastor who swindled his very own congregants out of a million dollars in a Ponzi scheme? Or […]
Dear Chuck, Can you explain the concept of Universal Basic Income? It seems more like a Robin Hood plan than good economics. Concerned Taxpayer Dear Concerned Taxpayer, Universal Basic Income (UBI), known by many other names, is defined by its most ardent supporters like this: “It is a regular income paid to everyone without […]
Dear Chuck, The government is talking about a second round of stimulus money – is it real? What should I do with it? Watching for Money in the Mailbox Dear Watching for Money in the Mailbox, You are correct; the government is discussing the passing of another stimulus package. The Republican Party offered a […]
Dear Chuck, I’m hearing more and more about a “cashless society.” What can we as believers do to prepare for such a possibility and how should we navigate the days ahead? Prepping for Digital Currency Dear Prepping for Digital Currency, This is not an easy question as there are many strong, differing opinions; some […]