Ask Chuck: Passing On Treasures To Family
Dear Chuck, I have SO MANY possessions. I inherited a lot from precious relatives and purchased items through the years to fill the large homes we lived in with our many children. I’ve had a rich life. I’m now widowed and need to downsize. This Christmas I want to leave a tangible inheritance with my […]
What Does the Bible Say About Giving? 6 Lessons From The Old Testament
Being generous is about more than just giving money away. The Bible has a lot to say about giving and generosity, but the account of Abram in Genesis 12-14 provides six examples of generosity that we can put into practice right now. 1. Care For Those In Need Around You Abram cared for his orphaned […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Choose Family Time Over My Career? Biblical Advice and Lessons From Paul Ryan
Dear Chuck, I saw Paul Ryan won’t seek re-election as Speaker of the House so he can spend more time with his family, and I can identify. Last year I got a big promotion. The new job has been great, but it’s required me to travel for the majority of the week and is extremely […]
Lessons Learned From Hobby Lobby
Have you ever shopped at a Hobby Lobby store? The arts and craft supply store was birthed from a small picture frame business, started by David and Barbara Green in 1970, and has grown to be the largest privately owned company of its kind. Based out of Oklahoma City, Hobby Lobby has 800 stores in […]
What Does the Bible Say About Investing?
Christians should invest, not simply to accumulate wealth for their own sake, but to increase their effectiveness for God’s Kingdom. Teaching Christians to invest is as important as teaching them how to budget. It’s all part of living as faithful stewards. What the Bible Says About Investing Investing is a way to multiply the resources […]
What Does The Bible Say About Retirement?
We like the idea of retirement. After all those years of working hard, progressing in our careers, and making sacrifices, we feel like retirement is when we’ve finally made it. We see it as a season to enjoy all the luxuries we’ve convinced ourselves we deserve. Reaching 65 is heralded as a time when you […]
Ask Chuck: 4 Lessons About Your 401K
Dear Chuck, My wife and I have a mortgage, a car loan, and some student debt. In addition, we’re maxed out on several credit cards after a series of bad spending decisions. Should I use my 401K to pay off my household debt? Thanks, Need Help Dear Need Help, Millions of Americans are in the […]
How to Save for Retirement
As Americans, we have developed somewhat of a mania about retirement. Much of that is due to the fact that people are not prepared: The #1 financial regret of older Americans is that they didn’t save for retirement sooner The median amount saved for retirement among American families is only $5,000 And almost a quarter […]
Getting Rid of Family Treasures
Dear Chuck, My elderly mother has started to want to give away items that she has collected through the years to her grandchildren. Unfortunately, the recipients are not as enamored with the cut glass bowls, serving dishes, jewelry, etc. I think it is sweet that she wants to share these meaningful gifts but afraid they […]
Ask Chuck: 4 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid
Dear Chuck, My wife and I have a 401(k) savings plan, and we are thinking of pulling out some of the money for home improvements. Our house is one of our major life investments, but do you think that is a good plan? It’s so hard to save up the resources recommended for retirement, but […]