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Jason Folsom, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, CLF® Senior Financial Services Representative Principal Securities Registered Representative Financial Advisor Member-Principal® Financial Network
Jason Folsom started his financial planning career in 2000 and has been with Principal® Financial Network since 2010, bringing 26 years of experience. He holds four professional designations:
- CFP® - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
- ChFC® - Chartered Financial Consultant
- RICP® - Retirement Income Certified Professional®
- CLF®- Chartered Leadership Fellow
He also holds securities registrations including FINRA Series 51, 24, SIE, 31, 7, 6, 65, and 63, as well as his Iowa Life and Health Insurance license.
He lives in Erie, IL with his wife Stephanie and two children Bryce and Taylor. They are avid football fans and currently enjoy attending Loras College football games where their son Bryce plays.
Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: Geopolitics and the U.S. Financial Markets
This article looks at market reactions to previous global conflicts and emphasizes that long-term market movements are generally driven by corporate earnings, interest rates, and the broader economy.
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Medicare or Medicaid?
It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, but there are important differences between the programs.
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HOT TOPIC: The Fed Lowers Rates in an Economic Balancing Act
This article looks at the Fed’s dilemma in setting monetary policy to address slowing employment with rising inflation, and the potential effects of lower rates on businesses and consumers.
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Fine-Tuning with Sector Funds
The stocks in the S&P 500 are classified by 11 sectors, each of which responds differently to market conditions.
Calculators
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.