Chuck Bentley

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  Oct 28, 2016

  Ask Chuck: 8 Budget Hacks to Save Over $3,600

  Dear Chuck: I've seen that you really encourage people to save $1,000 that they don't touch at all except for extreme emergencies, but seriously, I CAN'T DO IT! I need some advice on where to cut because I'm so close to the edge. Got any ideas?

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  Oct 21, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Is Divorce Easier for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?

  Maybe if you have millions of dollars, divorce is not a big deal. Do you think that with lots of money, divorce can work out well?

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  Oct 14, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Blowing a $4 Million Inheritance?

  Dear Chuck, I read a story recently in the Washington Post about a frugal librarian who drove an old car, carried his lunch, and spent next to nothing on himself, making it possible for him to save $4 million that he donated to the school he loved, the University of New Hampshire, upon his death. But now there is a bit of controversy about how the money is being spent.

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  Oct 7, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Should I Buy a Car on Craigslist?

  Dear Chuck, Should I buy a car from Craigslist? There seems to be a lot of great deals from private sellers. And I would love to pay cash rather than have a car payment. But the process seems so daunting. Many of the posts look like scams, and most sellers say "cash only" but I don't want to carry that much cash. Is it worth the trouble?

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  Sep 30, 2016

  Ask Chuck: Are Reverse Mortgages a Good Idea?

  Dear Chuck, My elderly parents are considering a reverse mortgage because they are struggling on a fixed income. Is that a good idea? Could it do more harm than good?

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  Sep 23, 2016

  Ask Chuck: How to Deal With Workplace Gossip?

  Dear Chuck, I'm trying to fit in to a new workplace, and I'm on the outside of a lot of the conversations and office gossip. I want to join in, but sometimes the talk gets so hurtful or goes a direction I just don't want to follow. Does the Bible have anything to say about how to talk to people in my office?

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  Sep 16, 2016

  Ask Chuck: 4 Key Steps to Landing Your Dream Job

  Dear Chuck, With great jobs so scarce, I get nervous going into an interview. I'm not sure how to prepare or what to say to stand out from the crowd. What do you recommend?

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  Sep 9, 2016

  Ask Chuck: How to Avoid the Repo Man

  Dear Chuck, What are the rules when a bank repossesses your car? Do you still have to pay them what you owe and can they garnish your wages for payment? I have a friend who has just turned her life over to Christ and over the years she has made many, many bad decisions, and her financial situation is overwhelming.

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  Sep 2, 2016

  Ask Chuck: 3 Tips for Dealing With College Debt

  Dear Chuck, It's back to school time for many families, but my children are finishing college and newly graduated, so I'm less concerned now that they have a diploma — and more worried about the debt they accumulated — the nasty student loan kind of debt.. Do you have any advice for my family and me?

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  Aug 26, 2016

  Ask Chuck: What Does the Bible Say About Payday Loans?

  Dear Chuck, What is your view of payday lending? It seems like Crown would have some insight on the perils of such loans and whether there are alternative ways to secure a "small-dollar loan" such as through church lending clubs, or some other means.