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: Should I pull my investments in Chinese companies?
Dear Chuck, I’ve been hearing a lot about Evergrande and the Chinese economic woes for months. Should I pull out of my investments in Chinese companies?
Ask Chuck: Am I saving too much?
Dear Chuck, I have been a saver for years. I was recently accused of hoarding money. What constitutes hoarding?
Ask Chuck: Investing in inflationary times
Dear Chuck, since my money is obviously buying less and less, how do I wisely invest in an inflationary economy?
Ask Chuck: Is now the time to buy a car?
Dear Chuck, should I buy a used car now? I’ve been told to just buy new, but I don’t want a car payment.
Ask Chuck: Should I speak up when I disagree with my company’s political positions?
I don’t agree with the political views of my company. They voice their views; yet, I think I would be fired if I voiced mine. I want to keep my job, yet I want to distance myself from their positions. Any advice?
Ask Chuck: Time to get out of debt?
I have been steadily paying down debt, and the end is within sight. I’m due a sum of money for the sale of some real estate and wonder if I should pay off the remaining debt or save it. Seems like a good time to be debt free. What would you do?
Ask Chuck: My Spouse is an addict
My husband started short-term disability in order to address addiction issues. He is the sole provider for our family. Recently, he moved $100,000 from his 401k to cover our debt and bills while he seeks to get well. Do you think paying off all debt is wise (except for our mortgage), or do you have a better suggestion?
Ask Chuck: Should Bitcoin be in my retirement portfolio?
Although I don’t really believe in it, I am thinking of adding Bitcoin to my retirement funds. What do you think about it?
Ask Chuck: Am I giving too much?
I’ve recently wondered if it’s possible to be too generous. My wife thinks we need to be more generous with our own families as part of what we give to the church and parachurches.
Ask Chuck: Digital currency — benefits and concerns
Digital currency will be all the rage soon. Won’t it just make inflation worse?