Chuck Bentley

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  Dec 7, 2018

  Help! I'm Christian but secretly watch porn

  I am a Christian male, happily married with a beautiful wife and two young children. I secretly watch porn way too often. Sometimes I watch on my mobile phone while at work.

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  Nov 30, 2018

  Ask Chuck: How to have a meaningful Christmas on a budget

  Our budget is tight but we want to be able to have a meaningful Christmas without going into debt. Your help is appreciated.

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  Nov 23, 2018

  Ask Chuck: Forgetting to give thanks

  I want to make the spirit of Thanksgiving last the entire year. But it seems like we Americans gather together, eat the obligatory bird, watch football, and then promptly forget what we have to be thankful for as we rush off to join the Black Friday shopping frenzy. I know I sound like a pessimist, but I could use some encouragement!

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  Nov 16, 2018

  Ask Chuck: Overcoming holiday comparisons

  This has become a very emotional topic because our friends and family will likely be giving us very nice gifts at Christmas and we won't be able to do much for them this year.

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  Nov 9, 2018

  Ask Chuck: Repurposing vs. Retiring

  I have friends who retired a few years ago. Several are thriving while others seem to wish they were back at the careers they left behind. I thought retirement was supposed to be the best years of our life. I am trying to determine: a) should I retire and b) when? Any thoughts?

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  Nov 2, 2018

  Ask Chuck: Subprime Loans

  My husband and I would love to buy a home before our second child is born next spring. We are seriously considering a subprime loan since we don't have a down payment. We've been told that renting is like throwing money away every month. What are your thoughts?

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  Oct 26, 2018

  Should Christians Invest in Cannabis?

  There is a lot of talk lately about the potential profits to be earned by investing in cannabis (marijuana) opportunities. Personally, I think it is wrong, though some of my Christian friends see it as an appropriate way to invest

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  Oct 12, 2018

  Good Financial Lessons From Bad Mistakes

  The truth is that we all mishandle money at some point in our lives. Few of us were taught what God says about money in the Bible and as a result, we flounder around trying to do the best we can.

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  Oct 5, 2018

  How Much Should We Tithe?

  My wife and I do not agree on giving. In fact, we've had a few heated arguments over the matter. She says we need to give 10% of our income. I don't know where we could come up with that much. We give every month, but it varies in amount, depending on what we have available after I've paid our bills.

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  Sep 28, 2018

  Debt Consolidation vs Debt Settlement

  My wife and I are working really hard to get out of debt. We are overwhelmed with 5 credit cards, 2 car loans, student loans for both of us, a mortgage, and furniture that we financed.