Ask Chuck: 6 Tips for Navigating the New Tax Law
Dear Chuck, For several years now, my spouse and I have depended on our tax refund to make it through the year. A friend told me to not expect as much as last year and now I’m concerned about how that will affect our family. Can you offer any help for this year and tips […]
Ask Chuck: How to Use My Tax Refund to Get Out of Debt
Dear Chuck, I need help prioritizing how to use my tax refund. We are expecting to receive about $3,100 from our refund and want to use it wisely since we have a little over $23,000 of debt and are in desperate need of new tires for my car ($450). In what order should we use […]
27 Creative Ways to Increase Your Income
Finding creative ways to increase your income has become an increasingly important step in navigating the workforce and personal finance. It can help you develop and sharpen skills to add value to your current job, and provide financial margin to accomplish future goals, such as saving, investing, and paying off debt. If you’re looking for […]
7 Better Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
Are you expecting a tax refund soon? If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably expecting somewhere around $3,000 to show up in your mailbox over the next weeks and months. Receiving a refund check has become a strangely normal piece of financial planning for Americans – we count on receiving that extra cash and plan […]
What You Don’t Know About Taxes Is Hurting You
During tax season, it’s always good to remember what Jesus said, “… render to Caesar the things that are Caesar‘s, and to God the things that are God’s.” But I want to remind you that we are only required to render what we owe. Nothing more. If you’re like most Americans, you’re expecting a tax refund this year. […]
Ask Chuck: How Will the New Tax Bill Affect My Finances?
Dear Chuck, I know there is a new tax bill, but I don’t know how it will affect filing this year. For someone who isn’t very familiar with all the ins and outs of the tax code (who is?), and just wants to be honest and receive the right deductions, it’s a little overwhelming to […]
6 Money Myths You Need to Stop Believing
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] There are many misconceptions and myths about money. Many of them are completely untrue, but some are more untrue when you look at them through the lens of a faithful, biblical steward. Here are some of the top […]
Ask Chuck – Buying a House
Dear Chuck, My wife and I have been renting for five years and want to buy a home. Could you share any tips so we can make a wise decision? Hopeful Homeowner Dear Hopeful, I commend you for seeking counsel in what’s typically the largest purchase of a lifetime. Assuming you’ve compared the costs […]
4 Better Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
Dear Chuck, Procrastinators Unite! This weekend, my husband and I will be crashing on our tax returns, due Monday, April 18th, and we’re hoping to receive a return. What do you suggest we do with the money? Procrastinator Dear Procrastinator, It is never best to wait until the last minute to do your income […]
5 Steps to Prepare For Tax Day
Originally posted on the Christian Post on April 7 To learn Biblical answers to your financial questions, you can #AskChuck @AskCrown your questions by clicking here. Questions used may be lightly edited for length or clarity. Dear Chuck, Once again, tax day is almost here, and even though it’s a little later than usual, on Tuesday, […]