Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Did you know Americans waste billions of dollars each year thinking they will improve fuel economy? The AAA Premium Fuel Omnibus Survey estimates that 2.1 billion dollars are wasted each year by drivers buying premium gas for cars designed to run on regular. My own wife bought into the premium myth for years! Triple A […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on April 7 To learn Biblical answers to your financial questions, you can #AskChuck @AskCrown your questions by clicking here. Questions used may be lightly edited for length or clarity. Dear Chuck, Once again, tax day is almost here, and even though it’s a little later than usual, on Tuesday, […]
Do you dream of working from home? Dell Corporation has a company statement that reads, “Technology now allows people to connect anytime, anywhere, to anyone in the world, from almost any device. This is dramatically changing the way people work, facilitating 24/7 collaboration with colleagues who are dispersed across time zones, countries, and continents.” Yes, traditional […]
Have you spent your tax refund yet? If not, you need to hear this story! Fox5 Atlanta recently reported that Christina Knaack, a single mother of two little girls, received a large tax refund and prepaid her rent for the year. A photo of the receipt from her landlord has gone viral on Facebook. She has […]
The good news about filing taxes is that this year they’re not due until April 18th. You get 3 extra days! If you want to avoid paying unnecessary taxes you’ll have to do some planning. 1. Keep track of qualified tax credit options – they boost refunds better than deductions. For each credit dollar, your […]
Are you a tax-filing procrastinator? This year you’ve got 3 extra days! With tax season upon us, here are some more tips for filing honestly and accurately, while getting the most out of your deductions. Itemizing may take more time, but it saves you money. Turbo Tax offers the following helpful tips for maximizing possible […]
According to J. Paul Getty, “If you get up early, work late, and pay your taxes, you will get ahead — if you strike oil.” Few of us will strike oil, but most of us file tax returns. To make your tax experience less painful, more productive and hopefully rewarding, I’ve assembled a few tips […]
If you aren’t already there, you will someday face retirement. Want to know a secret shared by the happiest retirees? Author Wes Moss, at TheBalance.com documents the results he found among retirees. When their mortgages are paid off, their happiness levels rise. Quote: “All the successful retirees I know who are living out their dreams […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on March 23 Dear Chuck, I’m in the market for a car, and I’m trying to decide between owning and leasing. I’m just out of college and want to keep my obligations low, and I’ve heard that leasing can be really cost effective. There are lots of great deals and […]
The consequences of the onset of Social Security benefits are enormous. Recent reports by Sandra Block, at Kiplinger.com and Viewpoints at Fidelity.com confirm this. You are eligible for benefits if you’ve worked a minimum of 10 years in positions covered by Social Security. Benefits are based on two main variables: earning in the 35 highest-paid years […]
