Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Alan Marcus, in an article at CostULessDirect.com, recommends keeping your tank at least half full at all times. First of all, he says, if there’s ever a disaster in your area, the need to evacuate quickly, a pipeline break, or power outages, you will be able to drive for a while. But he gives some […]
My wife, Ann, and I got married at Christmas our senior year in college. This year we will celebrate 39 years of marriage! Unfortunately, it took us 21 years before we were on the same page financially. A Crown Study was what finally got us on the same page about our money in 1999. There is […]
Weddings are expensive! With the average cost of a wedding at $26,645, I am very thankful to have 4 boys! My church recently announced the upcoming wedding of a young couple. The event will take place after our morning service, followed by a potluck and wedding cake provided by the ladies in the church. How practical […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on February 24. Dear Chuck, Credit cards are killing me, and it feels like getting a handle on money is some kind of 12-step program. Where do I begin? Feeling Overwhelmed. Dear Overwhelmed, Well, I have some good news and bad news. The good news is that it’s […]
Third John 1:4 says, “I have no greater joy than to see my children walking in the Truth.” Amen to that! I would add my own corollary. I have no greater relief than to see my children able to pay their own way when they become adults. We all want to help our children financially, but […]
Originally posted on the Christian Post on February 17. Dear Chuck, I’ve been at my job for a while now, and I know that I make a valuable contribution to my company, but I don’t know how to go about asking for a raise. Employers seem to be able to say vague things about […]
Tough jobs can stretch us and prepare us for the future. But Liz Ryan at Forbes.com says certain signs reveal when it may be time to change jobs. 1. If you experience stress that wakes you up in the middle of the night, or stress that doesn’t go away after you finish a big project, […]
More than ⅓ of our workforce are freelancers, according to the research firm Edelman Berland. That is 54 million Americans who have an independent approach to their employment. A person who does freelance or contract work is defined as one who works by the hour, day or job without a regular salary from one employer. […]
Dear Chuck, With Valentine’s Day approaching, I wonder if it’s really necessary to spend a lot of money on a holiday that feels a bit made up. I’m feeling manipulated but I don’t want to disappoint my wife. Is Valentine’s Day worth celebrating, and how much is too much? – Husband Needs Help Dear Husband, […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently reported than 1 in 4 consumers felt threatened when contacted by debt collectors. They experience collectors calling too often, at odd hours, and warnings of jail time and other frightening threats. Some were being hounded for debts they did not even owe! Many complained that the collectors ignored requests […]
