Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, Based on the high cost of retirement housing, we’re considering building an ADU on our property for my parents. We want to make sure it’s a wise investment. They are elderly but healthy and have offered to pay a small rental fee and for all utilities. Do you see this as a good […]
Dear Chuck, Last year was the first time I had ever heard of Frugal February. Our family of four plans to try it, and we welcome some of your ideas to make it work. Family Needs to Save More Dear Family Needs to Save More, Frugal February is a term that people have adopted […]
Hey Chuck, I work with someone who is under a great deal of financial stress. It’s beginning to affect his ability to work, and I want to help my friend. What approach do you recommend? Friendly Financial Help Dear Friendly Financial Help, I hate financial stress. It can be devastating to our emotional, physical, […]
Dear Chuck, I’m really trying to develop a Biblical mindset when it comes to money. Can you give me some foundational changes I need to make? Moving from a Worldly Money Mindset Dear Moving from a Worldly Money Mindset, I am reminded of the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12. He earned […]
Dear Chuck, I received a sizable bonus and am thinking about investing a portion of it into CDs while rates are up. We are nearing retirement and do not want to risk it in the stock market right now. Any advice? Cautious Investors Dear Cautious Investors, Congratulations on that bonus! I know it will […]
Dear Chuck, I want to lose weight and get in physical shape this year. I need to join a gym, but I have a limited budget. What is the best way to save money on a gym? Fit and Frugal Dear Fit and Frugal. Getting fit is a common goal for many people at […]
Dear Chuck, Thank you for the lessons you bring us each week and how you tie them back to the Word of God. Please provide some tips to help my husband and me be better stewards in the new year ahead. Stewardship Tips Dear Stewardship Tips, Thank you so much. My wife, Ann, helps […]
Dear Chuck, Every December, my wife and I do some preliminary tax planning by reviewing our charitable giving for the year. We are split on our views of giving. What is your perspective on this question: do you think we can ever be too generous? Generous to a Fault? Dear Generous to a Fault, […]
Dear Chuck, “Girl Math” sounds humorous and fun to justify some crazy spending, but I think it is actually dangerous. Can you give me some counterpoints to discuss with my women’s group? California Women’s Mentor Dear California Women’s Mentor, I had not seen this trend, so thanks for bringing it to my attention. Let’s […]
Dear Chuck, My adult children are pursuing careers and putting marriage on hold. With each passing year, I grow increasingly concerned. When did financial security take precedence over God’s plan for families? Concerned Parent Dear Concerned Parent, Oh boy, this is a big subject! It is a concern that not only impacts you as […]
