Category Investing

Short-term gain vs. Long-term gain

Do you know the difference between short-term gains vs long-terms gains? A short-term gain means that you purchased and sold the stock within one year. A long-term gain means you bought the stock and held it for more than a…

Should you use borrowed money to invest?

Recently, I was asked, “Should you use borrowed money to invest?” This person had been told about this great investment (get rich quick scheme) that would make them a lot of money. The initial investment was $5,000 to buy the…

Investing vs. Gambling

“God Is Faithful” Today – January 20th “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” (Proverbs 27:12 NIV) Investing vs. Gambling by Chuck Bentley If you or someone you know has lost money in…

Seven Principles of Investing

“God Is Faithful” Today – October 19th “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out” – Proverbs 18:15 (NIV) Seven Principles of Investing by Chuck Bentley When it comes to investing, there are pitfalls and…