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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  • How to Be Financially Prepared for a Surprise Pregnancy

    How to Be Financially Prepared for a Surprise Pregnancy

    My husband and I just got married 4 months ago and got pregnant pretty quickly after our wedding. While we are so excited about becoming parents, the pregnancy was unexpected and now we are trying to build our financial lives together and prepare for a child. Any advice on how to save fast and what to prioritize during this season?

  • Ask Chuck: Is Social Media That Bad?

    Ask Chuck: Is Social Media That Bad?

    Is social media really that bad? Everyone talks about it like it's the cause of all our problems but I don't feel like it really makes me compare myself to others or overspend.

  • Does Buying American Really Matter?

    Does Buying American Really Matter?

    I've been wondering lately what the balance is between being a good citizen and a good steward. I want to be a good citizen and buy American-made products. But I also want to be a good steward and find the lowest cost for products.

  • Ask Chuck: Getting on the Same Page as Your Spouse

    Ask Chuck: Getting on the Same Page as Your Spouse

    I'm having a difficult time getting my husband on the same page to stop accruing debt and begin to pay it off.

  • Ask Chuck: What Do You Do When You Hit Rock Bottom?

    Ask Chuck: What Do You Do When You Hit Rock Bottom?

    I have hit rock bottom with my finances. My wife and I got divorced last year and all the fallout from that forced me to file bankruptcy. As many do when they hit rock bottom, I'm trying to get back up but not sure where to start.

  • Ask Chuck: Will Closing My Credit Cards Ruin My Score?

    Ask Chuck: Will Closing My Credit Cards Ruin My Score?

    Would it be best to close the unused accounts or leave them available/open? How would this impact our credit score if we closed them or if we left them open?

  • Ask Chuck: The Power of Humble Generosity

    Ask Chuck: The Power of Humble Generosity

    There are many stories of generous people living quiet lifestyles and leaving millions to a cause close to them. There are even greater examples that God give us in the Bible to follow. All of these examples have something in common. The givers lived modestly, sometimes in poverty.

  • How Do I Steward the Earth and My Money?

    How Do I Steward the Earth and My Money?

    Christians should be the best stewards of the earth. It is God's beautiful and bountiful creation. But our worship must be directed to the Giver not the gift.

  • Should My Diagnosis Stop Me From Paying Off My Mortgage?

    Should My Diagnosis Stop Me From Paying Off My Mortgage?

    I want to pay off my mortgage! My financial advisor says no since I am 1 year into my cancer healing journey and about to be laid off in June. But I'll have 6 months savings in my emergency fund even after paying off my mortgage. Should I be debt free or hold off?

  • 6 Lessons on Finances From Proverbs 31

    6 Lessons on Finances From Proverbs 31

    In reading Proverbs 31, I was struck by the number of financial lessons in the passage. What wisdom can you shed on the financial principles in that passage and how they apply to us today?

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