Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Are you planning a summer vacation? Unfortunately, it may be more expensive to travel in 2018. Both airline ticket prices and hotel fares are increasing, which may make a sunny beach vacation or adventure-filled getaway a little less attainable. Considering that last year, 74% of Americans said they went into debt to go on vacation, […]
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 […]
Most of the financial principles I live by I learned because I was doing it all wrong. For the majority of my young adult life, and well into my marriage, I was focused on all the wrong things. Being a success in the eyes of the world was the most important thing to me. I […]
Dear Chuck, I saw that Amazon just opened its first grocery store. The store has all kinds of technological advancements, and you don’t even have to pay at a register. While this seems really cool, what kind of impact will these kinds of advancements have on my finances? And does the Bible say anything about […]
Dear Chuck, My wife and I really want 2018 to be the year we get our finances in order and become better stewards. We have a significant amount of debt we still need to pay off, and recognize our need to save and give generously. Our finances already seem to be stretched thin, and we […]
Dear Chuck, I’m 60 and starting to realize that what my Dad used to say to me is actually true, “your wealth is in your health”. Do have any tips on staying healthy and avoiding massive medical costs? James in Washington Dear James in Washington, Your dad was right! If we lose our health, […]
God’s word encourages us to live debt-free lives – Romans 13:8 says that we should not leave any debt outstanding, and Proverbs 22:7 reminds us that borrowing makes us like slaves to our lenders. His word is also clear that when we borrow, we are responsible to repay every cent. But when it comes to […]
You may be surprised by this, but I carry a credit card. Many people ask my why I would endorse using a credit card because so many have been led to believe they’re evil and only lead to destruction. I see it this way: credit cards, just like any other form of currency, are neither […]
Dear Chuck, I have been reading about Reverend Paula White, who has been called President Trump’s “spiritual advisor”, and she is apparently in the “prosperity gospel” camp. How do I explain to my friends the error in her theology? Not a Fan of the Prosperity Gospel Dear Not a Fan, I too read the […]
As the New Year begins and we have time to reflect on all God has done in 2017, the most appropriate word to describe our past year would be impact. The Crown team experienced God moving in impactful ways throughout 2017. God repaired broken hearts, set financial captives free, and spread the message of biblical […]
