Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, I have been steadily paying down debt, and the end is within site. I’m due a sum of money for the sale of some real estate and wonder if I should pay off the remaining debt or save it. Seems like a good time to be debt free. What would you do? Almost […]
Dear Chuck, My husband started short-term disability in order to address addiction issues. He is the sole provider for our family. Recently, he moved $100,000 from his 401k to cover our debt and bills while he seeks to get well. Do you think paying off all debt is wise (except for our mortgage), or do […]
Dear Chuck, Although I don’t really believe in it, I am thinking of adding Bitcoin to my retirement funds. What do you think about it? To Buy Bitcoin or Not to Buy Bitcoin? Dear To Buy Bitcoin or Not to Buy Bitcoin, First, my disclaimer: I am not an investment adviser and can only […]
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 […]
Dear Chuck, Digital currency will be all the rage soon. Won’t it just make inflation worse? Digital Doubter Dear Digital Doubter, There are a lot of new developments regarding digital currencies. It is inevitable that they will be introduced by Central Banks and become a normative part of our lives. It is also a […]
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 […]
Dear Chuck, Can you help me understand all the buzz about DeFi (decentralized finance)? I just don’t get it. Traditional Boomer Dear Traditional Boomer, You and I are in the same boat, as traditional boomers! I know enough to be dangerous, so I asked my team to do some research to help us both […]
Dear Chuck, Housing prices are astronomical here but so is rent. It seems I am throwing money down the drain every month. Would it be a mistake to buy so I could at least build some equity? Buy Now or Wait? Dear Buy Now or Wait, This year’s real estate market has been crazy! […]
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 […]
Dear Chuck, I’m an American who believes our religious and financial freedoms are being threatened. I want to discuss this with our family during our 4thof July gathering. I am grateful to be an American but feel the country I love is quickly disappearing. Any insights for me? Troubled American Dear Troubled American, This […]
