Chuck Bentley
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: Will Bitcoin fever pan out?
I thought Bitcoin was a joke until now. My wife and I are thinking of putting some of our retirement funds into it but wonder if we are too late? Maybe gold is better?
Ask Chuck: Donating my Christmas bonus
I received a Christmas bonus from my company and feel led to give to the Lord first. With so many places to give and so many requests this time of year, I’m having a hard time knowing which are reputable, trustworthy, and safe. I want to give before year-end for tax purposes. Does Crown have any guidelines?
Ask Chuck: Christmas without financial stress
I am really stressed about Christmas expenses this year due to a layoff a few months ago. My new job starts in January, and I want to be generous and yet frugal. I have heard you talk about this on the radio and would like to get your list of tips.
Ask Chuck: Saving money for a first home
My fiancé and I are making slow progress in saving for the down payment of a home. Can you help us with a better plan?
Ask Chuck: Should we skip Black Friday shopping for more family time?
I grew up going to Black Friday sales and always looked forward to the day. I want to save money while my husband wants to ignore it to focus on “quality” time with our children and extended family. What would you do?
Ask Chuck: Should I refinance a car loan?
We refinanced our house a few years ago and just learned that people refinance cars too! How should we go about that?
Ask Chuck: What economic changes are ahead under President Trump
With the re-election of Donald Trump, what economic changes do you think we should expect now?
Ask Chuck: Elon Musk says America is headed toward bankruptcy
I am really concerned with what Elon Musk said about America heading toward bankruptcy. Do you think there is anything we need to do if he turns out to be correct?
Ask Chuck: How to wisely invest in your children
What advice would you give for using money to impact our children and build a strong family? We have limited funds and want to be wise as well as strategic.
Ask Chuck: Recovering financially from the hurricanes
The company I work for was destroyed as a result of Hurricane Helene. We are surviving, but things are very tight financially, and we are emotionally overloaded. What should we do to work our way out of this crisis?