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I hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. I have created this website to help you gain a better understanding of financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth management. Most important, I hope you see the potential value of working with a financial professional to pursue your financial goals.
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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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Locked Out? How to Break Into Today’s Housing Market
Homeownership can still be an attainable goal, but it may take more planning, flexibility, and creativity than it did in the past.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026
This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather
More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can’t control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.
Calculators
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?