Christopher Jones of Sparrow Wealth Management in Easton agreed that the election that gave Republicans control of the House bodes well for the market. “Compromising on extending the Bush-era tax cuts and keeping tax rates low is a good thing,” he said. Given the economy, he said, “right now is not the right time to be raising taxes.” Read the […]
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Leverage, Baby!
Most important, “there’s nothing inherently wrong with leverage,” or borrowed money, says Christopher Jones, a Las Vegas financial planner working with high-net-worth clients. For people with the capacity to take on debt, who understand it and can tolerate the risk, “now is an ideal time to leverage cheap dollars to buy into areas that can produce much higher returns over […]
Financial Planner Keeps Lehigh Valley Ties
As he works to expand his business in Las Vegas, financial planner Christopher M. Jones maintains strong ties to his Pennsylvania client base. Read the Full Article
Where do you go from here?
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. Read the Full Article
Market Experts: Please Stay Calm
According to local financial advisors, “the worst time to make investment decisions” is following a stock market sell-off. Christopher M. Jones advises “investors to stay calm.” He says that the “people making money five years from now are the people who are buying shares today.” Mr. Jones also provides advice on asset allocation. Read the Full Article
Minding Your Nest Egg
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.” Read the Full Article
Couples Urged to Talk Money
“Christopher Jones reads all the reports saying money is a leading cause of divorce. He’s not buying it. It’s more the way people communicate about finances.” Read the Full Article
Global Healthcare
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.” Read the Full Article
Some Tips for Having the Gold for the Golden Years
This article provides some tips to “jump-start your retirement savings.” Christopher M. Jones recommends that you “try to diversify across tax-deferred and taxable accounts.” Read the Full Article
Budgets Can Benefit From Rules of Thumb
This article offers some rules of thumb that can “provide perspective about your money and give you ideas to restructure your spending and savings habits.” “Your budget should be based on your priorities, what you value,” advises Christopher M. Jones. Read the Full Article