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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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Beneficiary Designations: Who Gets the Money?
It’s a good idea to regularly review beneficiary designations to be sure they are complete and reflect current wishes.
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Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks
Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
Calculators
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.