Chuck Bentley

Chuck Bentley

CP Guest Contributor

Chuck Bentley is CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, a global Christian ministry, founded by the late Larry Burkett. He is the host of a daily radio broadcast, My MoneyLife, featured on more than 1,000 Christian Music and Talk stations in the U.S., and author of his most recent book, Seven Gray Swans: Trends that Threaten Our Financial Future. Be sure to follow Crown on Facebook.

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  • Ask Chuck: One or many credit cards?

    Ask Chuck: One or many credit cards?

    If you are a responsible spender, pay your bill in full each month, or maintain a very low balance, you should consider a second credit card — not many credit cards, just two!

  • Ask Chuck: Financial advice for lifelong singles

    Ask Chuck: Financial advice for lifelong singles

    Singles often miss the traditional milestones of buying a home, having children, and long-term financial planning. They must be extra cautious with their income and expenses while fully trusting God.

  • Ask Chuck: Rising costs of childcare

    Ask Chuck: Rising costs of childcare

    More than half of the families in America plan to spend more than $10,000 a year on childcare. This amounts to more than the average cost of in-state college tuition.

  • How do I gain financial freedom?

    How do I gain financial freedom?

    The reason I emphasize the importance of spending less than you earn is that regardless of your income, spending more than you earn will make you feel poor and keep you under constant financial stress.

  • Ask Chuck: Help reaching our financial goals together

    Ask Chuck: Help reaching our financial goals together

    My wife and I are not consistently managing our money well. We are united to eliminate debt so that we can give, save, and invest more. I am looking for tips for the two of us.

  • Ask Chuck: Is the American economy doomed?

    Ask Chuck: Is the American economy doomed?

    I’m concerned about our economy tanking. Larry Burkett wrote a lot about our national debt and out-of-control federal spending that would likely lead to hyperinflation. Where do you think our economy is headed?

  • How to budget for the dangers of inflation

    How to budget for the dangers of inflation

    We tried to live on a budget when we first got married but didn’t stick with it. Now that we have children and are feeling the pain of rising gasoline and groceries, etc, etc., we need to get disciplined with money! Can you help us?

  • Ask Chuck: A simple, effective financial plan

    Ask Chuck: A simple, effective financial plan

    I began participating in my company’s 401K when starting my first job out of college last year. I know I should be giving and setting aside funds for emergencies, too. But where should I start?

  • Ask Chuck: Do I need title lock insurance?

    Ask Chuck: Do I need title lock insurance?

    My spouse believes we need to protect our home with a title lock. I disagree but agreed to check around. We have title insurance, so do we really need a title lock?

  • Ask Chuck: Medical debt has me panicked!

    Ask Chuck: Medical debt has me panicked!

    I am stunned at the rising cost of our medical bills. It’s the first time in our lives that we haven’t been able to cover them within a month. We are now on a payment plan and are praying we don’t need to see a doctor again for some time! If you have any tips for us, please advise.

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