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.
My husband and I have lived frugally since getting married 10 years ago. We’ve been paying off student loans, cars, and credit card debt. I’d like to use our tax refund for a vacation, but my husband insists that we pay off more debt.
We have a young child with disabilities. Can you advise us on how to prepare financially for her care?
We want to limit our exposure in the stock market due to its volatility of late. What are your thoughts on T-bills?
Should I participate in my company’s offer of a Health Savings Account? I don’t get sick often and feel it is too expensive.
I got some crazy tattoos while in the Marine Corps when I was single. Now my wife wants me to get rid of the ones she does not like. I tell her that besides being super painful, it is a waste of our money. Any advice?
Our “Dear Leader” Elon Musk seems to have taken over the federal government. Are you concerned yet?
I’m a small business owner concerned about the decline in real friendships. My business is built on them, but most of my young staff think social media is enough. Have you ever written about friendships and business growth? If so, where?
Valentine’s Day seems bogus to me; yet I’m feeling the pressure to do something special. Any tips for someone who is broke?
I am a recent widow. I have been advised to move my investments out of foreign stocks due to possible economic turmoil under our new administration. My advisor is not a Christian; what biblical principles can guide me?
I want to help my elderly parents who live on a fixed income. I don’t want them to get penalized with taxable income. Can you advise me?
