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: Is it biblical to be a ‘minimalist?’

    Ask Chuck: Is it biblical to be a ‘minimalist?’

    I helped my parents downsize this year. It took months because they had accumulated many things throughout their marriage. I was deeply convicted. How can I avoid the same problem and teach my children to live differently? Is it biblical to be a “minimalist”?

  • Ask Chuck: How do I help my teenager find a job?

    Ask Chuck: How do I help my teenager find a job?

    I’m encouraging my 16-year-old to get his first real job. It is not easy to do these days. My goal is to make the experience of looking for and landing a job as positive as I can. How can I encourage and prepare him?

  • Ask Chuck: God’s principles for a small business

    Ask Chuck: God’s principles for a small business

    I own a small business that I want to operate with Christian principles. I know Larry Burkett wrote “Business by the Book” years ago. Can you point me to some frameworks that will guide me? We have four employees but are growing rapidly.

  • Ask Chuck: How to keep calm when the market is not

    Ask Chuck: How to keep calm when the market is not

    Most of my retirement is invested in the stock market. My fear skyrocketed when things went crazy recently. I realize I need to make some changes for my physical and emotional health. How can I keep calm when the market is not?

  • Ask Chuck: When adult children depend on parents for money

    Ask Chuck: When adult children depend on parents for money

    Our adult son, age 30, still relies on us for money. We send him about $1000/month to cover shortfalls caused by inflation. We are debating whether we are enabling or empowering.

  • Ask Chuck: How can Christians help in a 'Divided States of America'

    Ask Chuck: How can Christians help in a 'Divided States of America'

    Our politicians have escalated strife and division in America. I am concerned we are now the “Divided States of America.” How can Christians make a difference?

  • Ask Chuck: When a church needs a financial turnaround

    Ask Chuck: When a church needs a financial turnaround

    I am a new elder at our mid-sized church, serving on the finance committee. I’ve learned that our church is on the verge of financial trouble. We need a turnaround to survive the next five years. Can you give me some counsel from your experience helping churches?

  • Ask Chuck: Credit card debt and eternity

    Ask Chuck: Credit card debt and eternity

    My elderly father recently asked why so many young people have credit card debt. He commented, “Seems like they’re so preoccupied with the present they can’t think about their future?” Can you give me some facts and insights to prepare me for my next talk with him?

  • Ask Chuck: Become a long-term investor

    Ask Chuck: Become a long-term investor

    My wife and I have lived frugally from the day we married. As a result, we have no debt, except for low monthly house payments. Could you give me some advice on proper goals for our long-term investing?

  • Ask Chuck: Is your car driving you to the poor house?

    Ask Chuck: Is your car driving you to the poor house?

    I’m in a pickle. My wife and I both drive very nice cars. The problem is that I’ve fallen behind on payments, and my wife doesn’t know it. Should I sell the car?

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