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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  • Ask Chuck: 5 Bible Tips for Writing Your Resume

    Ask Chuck: 5 Bible Tips for Writing Your Resume

    Dear Chuck, For so many of us looking for work, the first step always seems to be to get a resume together. Do you have any tips for me on what makes a good resume and on any advice from the Bible for putting my best foot forward?

  • Ask Chuck: Is Graduating From College Debt-Free Even Possible?

    Ask Chuck: Is Graduating From College Debt-Free Even Possible?

    Dear Chuck, My husband and I are more concerned everyday about how we are going to help our children get through college without burying themselves in debt.

  • Ask Chuck: Should I Send My Kids to College?

    Ask Chuck: Should I Send My Kids to College?

    Dear Chuck, With kids in college, I'm very worried about whether they can get a job after graduation and about the debt they're going to need to manage because my wife and I can't afford to pay for their educations free and clear. But it's hard to get a good job without a college education. Do you have advice for us on making the most of a college degree?

  • Ask Chuck: How Do I Talk to My Spouse About Money?

    Ask Chuck: How Do I Talk to My Spouse About Money?

    Dear Chuck, My spouse and I find that talking about our finances is so stressful, we would rather just avoid the topic altogether.

  • Ask Chuck: When Should Helicopter Parents Fly Away?

    Ask Chuck: When Should Helicopter Parents Fly Away?

    As my kids are getting older and preparing for college, I worry in particular that they are not ready to handle money, which can be very complicated, and I'd like to be involved in their financial decisions. How do I parent my kids about handling money without getting in the way of important life lessons?

  • Ask Chuck: Pop-Star Prince Problems to Avoid!

    Ask Chuck: Pop-Star Prince Problems to Avoid!

    When the pop artist known as Prince died so unexpectedly recently, I was shocked and saddened by the loss, but also surprised when I saw this headline: Prince Leaves $300M, No Direct Heirs And The Ultimate Succession Nightmare. I don't haven nearly as much as he did, but I'm not sure my affairs are in order either. What needs to be done to have a plan in place?

  • Ask Chuck: Beware Craiglist Scams!

    Ask Chuck: Beware Craiglist Scams!

    Dear Chuck, I'm a little afraid of selling things on the internet. This month a man was sentenced to life in prison for helping his stepsister beat to death a man she met on Craigslist that she intended to rob.

  • Ask Chuck: Does Socialism Control Greed Better Than Capitalism?

    Ask Chuck: Does Socialism Control Greed Better Than Capitalism?

    With all the talk about socialism in this election cycle, I keep wondering if there is a way to better deal with greed than our country's capitalistic system. Do you think that greed can be controlled through economic policy? Does socialism do a better job than capitalism in controlling greed?

  • Ask Chuck: What Should I Do With My Tax Refund?

    Ask Chuck: What Should I Do With My Tax Refund?

    Procrastinators Unite! This weekend, my husband and I will be crashing on our tax returns, due Monday, April 18th, and we're hoping to receive a return. What do you suggest we do with the money?

  • Ask Chuck: 3 Tips on Doing Your Taxes That the Bible Teaches

    Ask Chuck: 3 Tips on Doing Your Taxes That the Bible Teaches

    I'm getting nervous as the April 18th tax day approaches. Sometimes it feels like a test I'm going to flunk, and I don't want to be audited. Do you have any good advice on taxes and does the Bible have anything to say about this?