Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
Dear Chuck, My car rental company did not have a vehicle available, even though I made a reservation weeks in advance. With a shortage at the airport, the agency with a car tried to rip me off on the price. The entire experience left me frustrated and wanting to learn how to avoid problems in […]
Dear Chuck, My elderly parents enjoy staying connected to family via email, text, and social media, but I’m concerned they will fall for a scam. My Dad recently said he is interested in a high-yield investment he read about on Facebook. Can you write something that I can give to them? Protecting My Parents […]
Dear Chuck, I know I need to save, but I just can’t. I make good money but find that I’m barely scraping by every month. My lifestyle is comfortable but fragile. What should I do, even though I don’t really want to change? Comfortable but Concerned Dear Comfortable but Concerned, Thanks for your honesty. […]
Dear Chuck, Can you explain what you mean by financial freedom? Are you using the term in place of the prosperity gospel? Prosperity vs. Financial Freedom Dear Prosperity vs. Financial Freedom, A dictionary definition of freedom is 1) The condition of not being in prison or captivity, 2) The condition of being free of […]
Dear Chuck, I’m a single Mom. I struggle with money and time management. My children, now teenagers, don’t have basic financial skills. How can I get them ready for real life? Worried Single Mom Dear Worried Single Mom, Take heart; you are not the only one! Married and single parents alike struggle to get […]
Dear Chuck, We have so many in our church who spend money without discernment and give no serious thought to their financial future. How can I communicate a need to be prepared without sounding like an alarmist? Worried about Freespenders Dear Worried about Freespenders, While I appreciate your concern, there is not a lot […]
Dear Chuck, A young man recently asked to marry my eldest daughter. I have three girls, so I know that the way we do this first wedding will likely set a precedent for the following ones. I am not a wealthy man, but I want my family to celebrate this occasion in a beautiful way. […]
Dear Chuck, I have friends living in Canada. They say the cost of living is so high that many people feel like they cannot afford to live there anymore. Those who had savings are drawing down to make ends meet. What advice would you offer me that I can use to encourage them? Looking for […]
Dear Chuck, My brother and sister-in-law worked very hard to build a highly successful business. They know the Lord and have everything money can buy, but they are very unhappy people. How can I help them? Rich Yet Poor Family Dear Rich Yet Poor Family, I have met people all over the world who […]
Dear Chuck, A friend from work is burdened with medical bills due to multiple emergency room visits with their young child. Their daughter is fine, but the bills have stressed them out. How can I help them? Crazy Medical Bills Dear Crazy Medical Bills, I am sorry to say that I hear this story […]
