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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A Biblical Case for Saving Money
My wife and I hope to be able to retire when I turn 65. We've made plans and dreamed about the time we would invest in our grandchildren's lives and the joy of taking mission trips together. But, the closer I get to 65 (2 years away) I realize I just haven't saved enough money.
What Employers Are Looking for When Hiring New Graduates
Could you tell me what employers are really looking for when hiring new graduates and how to land the right job?
Ask Chuck: The Truth About Debt
My husband and I are just got married and are realizing the severity of our debt problems. We both just graduated with student loans, car loans, and some credit card debt.
Ask Chuck: Lessons on Contentment From President Jimmy Carter
I was struck by the example of former President Jimmy Carter when I read that he lives in a modest home and has a frugal lifestyle. I think I would have a hard time living beneath my means if I had been President of the United States! It seems he is extremely content with what he has. What advice would you give someone looking for the same?
Ask Chuck: Alternatives to Payday Loans
My friend had just lost her job and was behind on rent so she went to get an advance at a Cash Advance and Payday Loan place and it ended up being a horrible experience and she lost a lot of money.
Ask Chuck: Stewarding the Gospel With Your Children
How do I start sharing the Gospel with my kids at such a young age? It seems that, just like money, we need to steward the Good News as well.
Filling a Void With Material Things
Amazon Prime day just recently took place and I found lots of great deals. While big sales like this can be great for saving us money, I actually was saddened by the number of people I saw trying to fill a void with stuff.
Stewarding Health to Save Money
Stewardship of our health directly impacts our finances. That's why I walk and swim laps at home and walk or use hotel fitness centers when traveling.
How to Recover From Financial Infidelity
Financial infidelity is, in effect, cheating on a spouse. Many Americans admit to lying about or withholding money information from their partner.
What Are the Characteristics of a Good Steward?
Few people truly understand how serious stewardship is. The rewards of good stewardship are eternal. Stewardship means we don\'t consume all we have been given on ourselves, but have preserved some for others.