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

Feb 9, 2024
Ask Chuck: Retirement housing and elderly parents
Based on the high cost of retirement housing, we’re considering building an ADU on our property for my parents. We want to make sure it’s a wise investment. They are elderly but healthy and have offered to pay a small rental fee and for all utilities. Do you see this as a good investment?
Feb 2, 2024
Ask Chuck: Frugal February can change your life
Last year was the first time I had ever heard of Frugal February. Our family of four plans to try it, and we welcome some of your ideas to make it work.
Jan 26, 2024
Ask Chuck: Helping a friend with their financial stress
I hate financial stress. It can be devastating to our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Far too many Americans are struggling with financial stress right now.
Jan 19, 2024
Ask Chuck: Develop an eternal mindset about money
God gives us financial principles because He knows they are best for us. Money or material possessions are not the problem; they are symptoms of real problems.
Jan 12, 2024
Ask Chuck: CD’s and low-risk investments for cautious investors
I received a sizable bonus and am thinking about investing a portion of it into CDs while rates are up. We are nearing retirement and do not want to risk it in the stock market right now. Any advice?
Jan 5, 2024
Ask Chuck: How to get fit and save money in 2024!
I want to lose weight and get in physical shape this year. I need to join a gym, but I have a limited budget. What is the best way to save money on a gym?
Dec 29, 2023
Ask Chuck: Stewardship tips for a happy New Year
Thank you for the lessons you bring us each week and how you tie them back to the Word of God. Please provide some tips to help my husband and me be better stewards in the new year ahead.
Dec 22, 2023
Ask Chuck: Can we be generous to a fault?
Every December, my wife and I do some preliminary tax planning by reviewing our charitable giving for the year. We are split on our views of giving. What is your perspective on this question: do you think we can ever be too generous?
Dec 15, 2023
Ask Chuck: #GirlMath makes financial pain look fun
“Girl Math” sounds humorous and fun to justify some crazy spending, but I think it is actually dangerous. Can you give me some counterpoints to discuss with my women’s group?
Dec 8, 2023
Ask Chuck: Money or marriage? Counsel for undecided singles
My adult children are pursuing careers and putting marriage on hold. With each passing year, I grow increasingly concerned. When did financial security take precedence over God’s plan for families?