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: Worried about inflation?

    Ask Chuck: Worried about inflation?

    Dear Chuck, I’m getting concerned about rising prices and the possibility of high inflation. What can I do to keep up with these increased costs for gas, groceries, home improvement materials, etc? 

  • Ask Chuck: How to make Memorial Day meaningful

    Ask Chuck: How to make Memorial Day meaningful

    Memorial Day was founded to commemorate those who died to preserve the Union during the Civil War. It was originally called Decoration Day because people would decorate the graves of the fallen. After we entered World War I, it became a day to remember all who gave their lives in America’s wars. The last Monday of May is dedicated to the holiday.

  • Ask Chuck: My spouse in an impulsive spender

    Ask Chuck: My spouse in an impulsive spender

    Dear Chuck, Do you have any advice for someone married to an impulsive spender? Cautious Budgeter 

  • Ask Chuck: Overcoming financial bitterness

    Ask Chuck: Overcoming financial bitterness

    Our best friends are on the brink of a divorce. A financial mistake occurred several years ago, and they’re slowly working their way out. But the wife is struggling to forgive. Any advice? 

  • Ask Chuck: What about China’s digital currency?

    Ask Chuck: What about China’s digital currency?

    I read your new book on economic threats. What do you think of China’s new digital currency? Isn’t it a threat that should be on your list of Gray Swans? 

  • Ask Chuck: Should I move for the financial incentives?

    Ask Chuck: Should I move for the financial incentives?

    My wife and I want to escape the high taxes in California. She thinks we should look into a place offering moving incentives. We have two young children; so now may be the best time to move. What advice can you offer on these moving incentives? 

  • Ask Chuck: Is day trading a bad idea?

    Ask Chuck: Is day trading a bad idea?

    My son’s college roommate made some money in day trading. Now my son wants in on the action. I’m not sure what to tell him, except to avoid it!

  • Ask Chuck: Should I borrow for a wedding?

    Ask Chuck: Should I borrow for a wedding?

    A friend suggested we get a home equity loan to cover our daughter’s wedding this summer. This makes me very uncomfortable, but I want my daughter to have her big day

  • Ask Chuck: How do I get out of debt?

    Ask Chuck: How do I get out of debt?

    This is the beginning point of your stewardship journey. It is the best advice I could ever give you.

  • Ask Chuck: Concerned about gas prices

    Ask Chuck: Concerned about gas prices

    I’m getting nervous about the rising cost of gasoline because of my long commute each day.  How can I avoid having my budget whacked?