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Jason M Bonnema

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Jason M Bonnema
Financial Consultant
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FIC, CLTC®
Part of the Southern Minnesota Financial Advisors practice
About Jason Bonnema

I'm proud to be a Thrivent financial professional. I provide personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. At Thrivent, we view money not as a goal, but as a tool — one that can afford you a life rich in meaning and gratitude. We believe members thrive when individuals make the most of all they've been given. I'm here to help you do just that.

My qualifications
  • Fraternal Insurance Counselor
  • Certification in Long-Term Care®
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
My state licenses
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Iowa
  • Minnesota
  • South Dakota
  • Wisconsin

Insights

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Little eyes are always watching—especially when it comes to money. The way we manage and talk about money shapes our kids long before they earn their first dollar. Try modeling these simple habits to help them build a healthy relationship with money: ⭐ Avoid speaking about money with stress or shame ⭐ Narrate your choices (“We’re saving for X, so we’re skipping Y today”) ⭐ Keep a visible savings routine ⭐ Use positive language around budgeting and planning
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“Aid layering” is a spending strategy that can help you understand which funding sources to prioritize as you pay for college. This strategy suggests spending awards first and reaching for loans last—because a dollar borrowed is a dollar (+interest) that needs to be repaid. Here’s a snapshot of the spending order: 1️⃣ Need-based aid 2️⃣ Merit and other scholarships 3️⃣ 529 plans and savings 4️⃣ Household cash flow 5️⃣ Student loans You can discover more tips for prioritizing and planning for college costs here: https://bit.ly/4rS1sVv
Finances + Generosity | Thrivent
Finances + Generosity | ThriventEven though your personal finances likely start with your personal goals, they can also be a way to support the people, causes and community you love. Who are you building your legacy for?
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Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.

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