Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, I like nice cars. However, I just paid off a new car that I purchased, and I learned what depreciation means—the hard way. I am determined to drive it as long as I can. Do you have any tips to help me avoid financing one in the future? Car Depreciation Drives Me Crazy […]
Dear Chuck, I helped my parents downsize this year. It took months because they had accumulated many things throughout their marriage. I was deeply convicted. How can I avoid the same problem and teach my children to live differently? Is it Biblical to be a “minimalist”? Seeking to Minimize My Stuff Dear Seeking to […]
Dear Chuck, I’m encouraging my 16-year-old to get his first real job. It is not easy to do these days. My goal is to make the experience of looking for and landing a job as positive as I can. How can I encourage and prepare him? Determined Dad Dear Determined Dad, Good for you! […]
Dear Chuck, I own a small business that I want to operate with Christian principles. I know Larry Burkett wrote “Business by the Book” years ago. Can you point me to some frameworks that will guide me? We have four employees but are growing rapidly. Small Business Owner Dear Small Business Owner, Larry Burkett, […]
Dear Chuck, Most of my retirement is invested in the stock market. My fear skyrocketed when things went crazy recently. I realize I need to make some changes for my physical and emotional health. How can I keep calm when the market is not? Nervous Jitters Dear Nervous Jitters, Thank you for your honest […]
Dear Chuck, Our adult son, age 30, still relies on us for money. We send him about $1000/month to cover shortfalls caused by inflation. We are debating whether we are enabling or empowering. Supportive Parents Dear Supportive Parents, You are among millions of families in the same predicament. Many Millennials (adults between the ages […]
Dear Chuck, Our politicians have escalated strife and division in America. I am concerned we are now the “Divided States of America.” How can Christians make a difference? Holding My Tongue Dear Holding My Tongue, While your question may not appear to be financially related, the strife and division created in the public arena […]
Dear Chuck, I am a new elder at our mid-sized church, serving on the finance committee. I’ve learned that our church is on the verge of financial trouble. We need a turnaround to survive the next five years. Can you give me some counsel from your experience helping churches? Feeling the Burden for Our Church […]
Dear Chuck, My elderly father recently asked why so many young people have credit card debt. He commented, “Seems like they’re so preoccupied with the present they can’t think about their future?” Can you give me some facts and insights to prepare me for my next talk with him? Credit Card Facts Dear Credit […]
Dear Chuck, My wife and I have lived frugally from the day we married. As a result, we have no debt, except for low monthly house payments. Could you give me some advice on proper goals for our long-term investing? Senior Investors Dear Senior Investors, Congratulations on your good stewardship. It is a joy […]
