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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.

This article explains the types of tariffs that are still in play and their potential impact on U.S. consumers and businesses.

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This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.

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Here are answers to some key questions about required minimum distributions.

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Each year from October 15 to December 7, Medicare offers an Open Enrollment period during which beneficiaries can review coverage options and make changes as appropriate.

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How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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