Chuck Bentley

My wife and I have lived frugally from the day we married. As a result, we have no debt, except for low monthly house payments. Could you give me some advice on proper goals for our long-term investing?

My elderly father recently asked why so many young people have credit card debt. He commented, “Seems like they're so preoccupied with the present they can't think about their future?” Can you give me some facts and insights to prepare me for my next talk with him?

I am a new elder at our mid-sized church, serving on the finance committee. I've learned that our church is on the verge of financial trouble. We need a turnaround to survive the next five years. Can you give me some counsel from your experience helping churches?

Our politicians have escalated strife and division in America I am concerned we are now the Divided States of America How can Christians make a difference

Our adult son, age 30, still relies on us for money. We send him about $1000/month to cover shortfalls caused by inflation. We are debating whether we are enabling or empowering.

Most of my retirement is invested in the stock market. My fear skyrocketed when things went crazy recently. I realize I need to make some changes for my physical and emotional health. How can I keep calm when the market is not?

I own a small business that I want to operate with Christian principles. I know Larry Burkett wrote “Business by the Book” years ago. Can you point me to some frameworks that will guide me? We have four employees but are growing rapidly.

I'm encouraging my 16-year-old to get his first real job. It is not easy to do these days. My goal is to make the experience of looking for and landing a job as positive as I can. How can I encourage and prepare him?

I helped my parents downsize this year. It took months because they had accumulated many things throughout their marriage. I was deeply convicted. How can I avoid the same problem and teach my children to live differently? Is it Biblical to be a “minimalist”?

I like nice cars. However, I just paid off a new car that I purchased, and I learned what depreciation means — the hard way. I am determined to drive it as long as I can. Do you have any tips to help me avoid financing one in the future?