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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  • Dec 15, 2017

    Year-End Giving: The Good, the Generous and the Scammers

    Pray about giving and make sure your motives are pure. In other words, don't give in hope of getting something in return, even recognition.

  • Dec 8, 2017

    Avoiding the Christmas Spending Trap

    The commercialization of Christmas feels like a big financial trap! My husband and I want to show love to our kids and family but the pressure to spend and borrow just to put a bunch of packages under the tree seems ridiculous.

  • Dec 1, 2017

    Ask Chuck: Lessons From an NFL Quarterback's Car

    I've been inspired by Washington Redskins quarterback, Kirk Cousins' frugality. Don't you think more professional athletes and musicians should set his kind of example?

  • Nov 24, 2017

    Ask Chuck: Preparing for Retirement...In Retirement

    Behind on retirement?

  • Nov 17, 2017

    Ask Chuck: Should I Use a Credit Card for Black Friday Sales?

    I want to take advantage of all the good sales happening for Black Friday but I can't afford to pay for it all in cash right now. Is it ok to put it on the credit card and pay it off when I get my Christmas bonus? It seems like a waste to not get a good deal!

  • Nov 10, 2017

    Ask Chuck: How to Escape the Madness of the Holidays?

    There seems to be an unending amount of "crazy" in the world. How can I keep my money, time and heart peaceful during the holidays?

  • Nov 3, 2017

    Should I Have an Education Savings Account?

    When is the best time to start saving, and can you explain education savings accounts?

  • Oct 27, 2017

    Ask Chuck: Christmas Shopping on a Budget

    Beyond just having a budget, what advice can you give on how to prepare for holiday spending?

  • Oct 20, 2017

    Ask Chuck: Should I Refinance My Home?

    We have been our first home for three years and want to refinance to lower our mortgage payments. Should we go with an ARM, 15 year or 30 year fixed?