Lighthouse Investor Services

Welcome to our Web site -- an information resource designed to help you learn more about personal finance. Click around and you'll find a variety of financial tools. There are financial calculators that can help you get a clearer picture of where you stand and where you're headed. There is a research library and newsletter articles on a wide range of financial topics. You can even request a quote for an insurance or investment product. And check back often, because we're constantly adding new material. If you have a specific question or want more information, click on Contact Us, drop us an e-mail message at service@lighthouseinvestor.com or call us at (763) 525-4060. We're ready to help.

Calculators

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

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Newsletters

Consider Munis for Tax-Free Income

Higher yields have led to record new issues of municipal bonds in 2024 and early 2025.

Strategies for Smarter Giving

In addition to advancing philanthropic goals, strategic charitable donations may offer tax advantages.

The Corporate World Is All-In on AI

As the race among large tech companies to monetize AI hits full throttle, it’s worth considering how adoption of AI-enabled technologies might affect the economic prospects of businesses and workers.

What Can You Learn from Your Tax Return?

Tax season may be over, but a completed tax return offers information that can help with financial strategy for the rest of the year.

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About Us

3655 Ximines Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441-1497

Phone:

(763) 525-4060 ~ (866) 875-4060
Fax: (763) 525-3999

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Learning Center

Articles

Educate yourself on a variety of financial topics.
Calculators

A host of financial tools to assist you.
Newsletters

Timely Newsletters to help you stay current.
Glossary

Financial terms from A to Z.
Tax Library

Manage your taxes and prepare for the upcoming tax season.
Videos

Short animations that focus on a variety of financial topics.
Flipbooks

These magazine-style flipbooks provide helpful information.

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Rick is registered to sell Securities in the following states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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