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

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.

IRA Eligibility

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

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

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Newsletters

Teens Say Social Media Takes a Toll on Mental Health

Many parents are concerned about the well-being of their children as they navigate the digital landscape.

Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings

These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.

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.

Consider Roth for Tax-Free Income

Roth accounts offer no current-year tax benefit, but they can provide tax-free retirement income.

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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

Rmahlum @lighthouseinvestor.com
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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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