Chuck Bentley
Chuck Bentley
By Chuck Bentley Recent Census data revealed that more than one in four U.S. renters have to use at least half of their family income to pay for housing and utilities. That’s the finding of an analysis of Census data by Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit that helps finance affordable housing. The number of such […]
By Chuck Bentley “Graduates across the country need to make plans to avoid a debt that may never go away,” advised Crown CEO Chuck Bentley. “Winning the ‘Game of Loans’ is possible, but too few achieve that victory.” Today, seven in 10 graduating seniors at public and private colleges have student loans, totaling about $30,000 […]
By Chuck Bentley Worry, stress, and financial bondage can destroy our peace and take control of our lives. We all want to find peace, but how do you achieve it when it seems impossible in your current circumstances? Jesus said in Matthew 6:24: “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the […]
By Chuck Bentley According to Blackrock, the world’s largest investment firm, if you are married, the decision of when to collect Social Security benefits is more than just a question of longevity. You may be able to switch between individual, spousal, and survivor benefits throughout your lifetime in order to maximize your Social Security income. […]
By Chuck Bentley Reports show that only about 8 percent of all Christians in the United States actually tithe (give 10 percent of their gross income to the church). Today, I want to challenge you to begin this practice. Before you roll your eyes and say it is impossible or accuse me of legalism, listen […]
By Chuck Bentley Purchasing a home is typically the largest financial investment any of us will ever make. It helps to follow a checklist of precautions to be sure you do not make a mistake. First, be sure you can really afford it. Determine how much you can put toward a down payment to avoid […]
By Chuck Bentley In Mark chapter 10, a man known only as the Rich Young Ruler, ran to Jesus, knelt before Him, and asked Him what he must do to inherit eternal life. When Jesus explained that he must obey God’s law, the young man replied that he had lived up to those requirements. In […]
By Chuck Bentley Clark Howard recently shared some helpful information about how to protect your personal information if you use Verizon for your mobile services. In the past, Verizon tracked everything you did on your phone. From an email, to the pages you visit, they collected a data-rich summary of your activity and were able […]
By Chuck Bentley Cash remains an important part of our financial transactions. Yet, we tend to forget how important it is to manage our cash. According to the summary of the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, a national study, cash still has a “dominant role” when it comes to small-value transactions. It also remains essential for […]
By Chuck Bentley Forbes Magazine columnist John Goodman had a lot of high praise for the nation of Singapore’s alternative to the American welfare system. He said: Singapore has built an alternative to the European style welfare state. Think of all the reasons why people turn to government in other developed countries: retirement income, housing, […]
