Ask Chuck: A Simple, Effective Financial Plan
Dear Chuck, I began participating in my company’s 401K when starting my first job out of college last year. I know I should be giving and setting aside funds for emergencies, too. But where should I start? Novice with Money Dear Novice with Money, It’s refreshing to hear from someone your age who’s already […]
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: 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: 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 […]
Ask Chuck: Married to a Financial Opposite?
Dear Chuck, My husband and I have a lot in common, but we also have a WHOLE lot of differences. When it comes to money, we are complete opposites. Help! Financial Opposites Dear Financial Opposites, You have asked the right person about this challenge! My wife and I are as different as a pit […]
Ask Chuck: Best Practices for Charitable Giving
Dear Chuck, I’m considering dropping support of some of the organizations and institutions I’ve helped in the past and putting that money to better use. It’s been disheartening to see a drift in values. Do you have a guide for Christian givers? Redirecting My Charitable Giving Dear Redirecting My Charitable Giving, We are experiencing […]
Ask Chuck: Financial Lessons from Dad
In honor of our Fathers, today I want to share four financial lessons that my Dad taught me. Life was not easy for my dad. He was raised in poverty but found his escape by lying about his age and joining the Marines at only 17. He survived through the brutal Koren War but was […]
