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

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Impact of Inflation

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

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

Life Expectancy

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

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Newsletters

Small Business: Coping with the End of De Minimis Imports

Small businesses must now pay duties on low-value goods they could previously source inexpensively from China and elsewhere.

Wealthy Colleges Face Expanded Endowment Tax

A new tiered tax rate on the endowments of wealthy colleges and universities could affect spending on financial aid, research, and other college programs.

Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction

In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.

HOT TOPIC: Will Tax Law Changes Impact Your Giving Strategy?

New tax rules will determine the deductibility of donations in 2026 for better or worse, which means taxpayers may want to rethink the timing and amount of their donations for 2025 and beyond.

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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.

Rick is licensed to sell Insurance Products in the following states: Minnesota

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

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Lighthouse Investor Services and IFGare unaffiliated entities.

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