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: ‘Dry January’ can be life-changing

    Ask Chuck: ‘Dry January’ can be life-changing

    My wife talked me into “Dry January” as a way to save money. Can you give me some better ideas? I agreed to do this, but it seems like a gimmick.

  • Ask Chuck: I need to save some money this year

    Ask Chuck: I need to save some money this year

    I need to save some money this year, but I feel like a failure every time I try. What does the Bible offer that will help me achieve my goal?

  • Ask Chuck: Financial framework for a happy 2025

    Ask Chuck: Financial framework for a happy 2025

    We are tired of living on the edge. We want to get our financial house in order in the New Year. Can you give me a framework that my husband and I can rally around to finally get focused and make real progress?

  • Ask Chuck: Maximizing the use of your 401(K)

    Ask Chuck: Maximizing the use of your 401(K)

    I am 28 years old and in my first professional position in IT. I am trying to figure out how to make use of our company’s 401(k) plan. Right now I can only afford to contribute $100/month.

  • Ask Chuck: Will Bitcoin fever pan out?

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    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?

    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?

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