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.

Latest

Apr 10, 2020
Ask Chuck: Implementing a crisis budget
While you are waiting on your job or company to restart or for stop-gap assistance to arrive, now is the time to implement a crisis budget.
Apr 4, 2020
Ask Chuck: Everything you need to know about liquidity
Liquidity is the measure of your ability to exchange an asset for cash. It is a tool that gives the ability to stay afloat in a crisis situation, provides margin and protection for individuals, families, churches, not-for-profits, and businesses.
Apr 3, 2020
An open letter to churches and ministry leaders: Pause before you take taxpayer funds
It is extraordinary that so many churches are supposedly running for help, deeming the situation “urgent” so early on. It makes me wonder if this program is a Golden Calf form of idolatry.
Mar 27, 2020
Ask Chuck: Practical advice during the COVID-19 crisis
We have two crises happening now and you have properly identified a third one.
Mar 20, 2020
Ask Chuck: Is there hope for this economic crisis?
I will summarize for you what I have learned over the past few days from interacting with the people I trust. It boils down to three scenarios.
Mar 13, 2020
Ask Chuck: Do I have enough life insurance?
With the coronavirus panic, I’m not sure I have enough life insurance. How much do you recommend that I buy and when should I purchase some?
Mar 6, 2020
Ask Chuck: Will the coronavirus impact my finances?
What is important to note is that much of the panic is not about the personal health risk of the virus itself but the way the virus may have secondary effects upon our lives.
Feb 28, 2020
Ask Chuck: Should I marry someone with bad credit?
A solid marriage is built on trust and transparency. Couples must be willing to reveal their debt and credit scores.
Feb 21, 2020
Ask Chuck: How to save $1K on a limited income
I’m trying to save an emergency fund of $1000, but I’m making very little progress. I get so discouraged when I mess up. Can you offer any encouragement and saving tips for someone with limited income and too many bills to pay?
Feb 14, 2020
Ask Chuck: The Bible, our money and love
“Total credit card balances increased by $46 billion to $930 billion, well above the previous peak seen before the 2008 financial crisis, according to data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Tuesday.”