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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  • Seeking family reconciliation this holiday season

    Seeking family reconciliation this holiday season

    I am going home to have Thanksgiving with family I haven’t seen in years. Before I met Christ, I squandered money and relationships. I’m worried about how to relate to my family again.

  • Financing fixer upper fever

    Financing fixer upper fever

    With the impact of the wildly popular TV program, Fixer Upper, many people are looking to make significant improvements to their home.

  • When should I buy a new car?

    When should I buy a new car?

    I want to replace my mother’s clunker and am considering financing a new one. What would you do?

  • 4 steps to prepare for a recession

    4 steps to prepare for a recession

    Of course a recession is coming! They are inevitable; we just don’t know when or if we will even be here to experience it.

  • Should I tithe on my retirement accounts?

    Should I tithe on my retirement accounts?

    I’ve been socking away money in a 401(k) account for years. I want to tithe on any money I withdraw. What is the rule for tithing on retirement accounts?

  • How to save and give on a budget

    How to save and give on a budget

    Giving is a problem for me. I’m playing catch-up for retirement and fear that giving will prevent my having enough for the future. How can I balance my desire to give with my need to be saving more?

  • Not falling for affinity fraud

    Not falling for affinity fraud

    My best friend’s mother was a victim of financial fraud. She lost most of her retirement savings. I’ve read about Bernie Madoff and his Ponzi scheme but I’m concerned for the vulnerable people I know. What can I do to protect my family and those I love?

  • Praying for our children’s spouses

    Praying for our children’s spouses

    I have 3 teenage daughters. For years, my wife and I have prayed for Godly spouses for them. But, looking at the young men in the world today, we are beginning to pray more specifically.

  • The secret to a secure future

    The secret to a secure future

    Many live in fear of their financial future but deny it and continue to silently struggle.

  • Everything you need to know about negative interest rates

    Everything you need to know about negative interest rates

    I can’t wrap my head around negative interest rates. What does this mean for my savings accounts in the bank?