Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, Every time I turn on the news, there seems to be so much violence, political turmoil and turbulence in the stock market. I don’t feel like I can trust the media and things always seem to be spiraling out of control. I want to shepherd my family well and be a good steward, […]
There are two extreme financial teachings in Christian camps today: the Prosperity Gospel and the Poverty Gospel. I believe both are wrong. Those who believe that riches are a sign of God’s blessing advance what is commonly referred to as the Prosperity Gospel. This teaches that you can command God to prosper you financially, that […]
Ever heard of a reverse mortgage? Many retired couples consider it if they feel strained on a fixed income. They’re advertised as a great option, but I’m not so sure. In fact, many people don’t think they’re a good idea. They’re called “the ugly stepchildren of the home-lending industry” by CNBC, and they may be […]
Ever feel like you’re not quite sure where “the line” at work is? Many professionals deal with complicated office politics, and often it goes beyond just agreeing with your supervisor or not talking behind their back. I too have found that reckless words at work do far more damage than most folks ever anticipate, whether […]
Man’s Best vs. God’s Best From the beginning, Satan has tempted man with the desire to have the best the world has to offer. Selfish pride in our possessions is a common financial mistake. Just picture the proud man showing off his new TV or boat. And you’ve seen women brag to one another about […]
Dear Chuck, I have a 2011 Toyota Prius because I commute 100 miles to work and back per day. I owe over $12,000 on it and it has 111,000 miles on it so far. We recently found out it costs over $2,300 to replace the hybrid battery. My question is – should I downgrade to […]
The family is under attack everywhere I go. There are enormous pressures on family. And it’s no wonder that finances play a large role in the dissolution of many marriages. A new trend of “financial infidelity” is sadly to blame for many of the failed marriages in our culture today. Just like any other form […]
It’s that time of year! Some parents rejoice as others reluctantly send their children back to school. Whatever camp you land in, we are trusting that our students are getting a well-rounded education. As students are hopefully learning the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic, one subject is woefully ignored by most schools – personal […]
Have you ever wondered what the difference between investing and gambling really is? The Bible says that gambling is wrong, but what makes investing okay? What does the Bible say about investing anyway? THE DIFFERENCE The difference between these two is vast but can be confusing, especially for those who don’t regularly engage in either, […]
A record number (107 million) of Americans are buying cars – by taking out loans. In fact, so many people have car loans now, paying them off is one of the first steps on Crown’s Money Map. Being free from all kinds of debt, but especially credit card and consumer debt, is a crucial step […]
