July 2007  Minding Your Nest Egg (2.35 mb)
This article recommends that you do an annual checkup on your "financial well-being." You'll need to determine how much you will need for retirement and whether you are saving enough. Christopher M. Jones says that "you're looking for educated guesses and ballpark numbers, not exact figures."

November 1, 2006  Global Healthcare (213 k)
This article discusses the pros and cons of traveling abroad for medical care, which might save you 80% or more on an expensive medical procedure. Christopher M. Jones says that "it's certainly something to keep in mind for any client faced with catastrophic medical costs."

January 2005  BUDGETS that work (honest) by Jane Bennett Clark
"What really motivates people to curb spending is having a goal," says Christopher Jones, of Keystone Financial Planning, in Easton, Pa. "Why cut back unless you have something more valuable to spend the money on?"

March 2003  The New Spin on Indexing (1.6 mb)
This article discusses the key reasons why investors should use index funds to build diversified investment portfolios. "To get their portfolio back in balance . . . Roxie and Keith Hubbs consulted Christopher Jones, a financial planner . . . [who] invests exclusively in index funds."

July-August 2002  The ABCs of Money (73 k)
This article provides financial tips on many topics, including saving, investing, Social Security, taxes, debt, budgeting, and more. Christopher M. Jones shares some strategies for tracking expenses.

March 2006  Where Do You Go From Here? (275 k)
Kathleen Fifield asks "financial, economic, and property pros to tackle a bunch of real-world real estate scenarios." Christopher M. Jones is quoted extensively on real estate questions ranging from flipping properties to renting versus buying.