Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, I’m getting nervous about the rising cost of gasoline because of my long commute each day. How can I avoid having my budget whacked? Bring Back Cheap Gas! Dear Bring Back Cheap Gas, You have good reason to be concerned, but it is not all bad news. There are plenty of reasons […]
Dear Chuck, Do you think we are heading towards runaway inflation? If so, how should I prepare financially? Inflation Fears Dear Inflation Fears, Any commentary on the state of the economy is like commenting on the water level in a river—it is an ever-changing dynamic. So, whatever is said is likely to be wrong […]
Dear Chuck, We just bought an older home and intend to remodel it. We hope to flip it within two years. We want to be prepared for the inevitable challenges. Do you have any tips besides building our emergency fund? First-Time Remodelers Dear First-Time Remodelers, I hope this ambitious undertaking to remodel and flip […]
Dear Chuck, I have several friends who are in deep financial trouble in the early years of their marriage. I want to avoid the stress they’re experiencing. Do you have any helpful tips so that I can guard my home and marriage? Avoiding Disaster Dear Avoiding Disaster, Being under constant financial stress is terrible […]
Dear Chuck, I need to replace my car this year. I’m trying to decide if I should buy an electric vehicle or not. What would you do? Car Choice Dear Car Choice, This is a timely question as a great deal of policy is attempting to move us towards electric vehicles with the assumption […]
Dear Chuck, My 13-year-old wants a credit card since her best friend has one. Seems young to me. Would you say yes or no? Credit for Kids? Dear Credit for Kids, My first reaction is, no! However, it has some potential upside, so let’s vet this a little closer. Far too many young people […]
Dear Chuck, I was laid off because of COVID. My company may rehire me soon, but I am thinking of getting out of the travel industry completely. Should I wait it out or move on? Stuck in Unemployment Land Dear Stuck in Unemployment Land, I am sorry that you are feeling stuck. Having been […]
Dear Chuck, Can you explain what happened with the GameStop fiasco this week? It is very confusing to understand why it was such big news. Shocked by GameStop Dear Shocked by GameStop, Like you, I was stunned by the hysteria to own shares of this seemingly small, struggling retailer called GameStop. It was certainly […]
Dear Chuck, I am a young investor and need advice. Bitcoin looks like a great investment. Is now a good time to start investing in it? Bitcoin or No Bitcoin? Dear Bitcoin or No Bitcoin, Before you make the decision to “invest in Bitcoin,” be sure you understand the risks. People are buying Bitcoin […]
Dear Chuck, I don’t think I have ever felt more uncertain about America’s economic future than I do now. Do you see any light at the end of the tunnel? My anxiety levels are growing! Anxious American Dear Anxious American, Your question prompted me to see if there was some measurement of the sense […]
