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The Starlight Navigator is our online digest, filled with useful information to help you take control of your financial well-being. Each article brings you valuable insights and information from the Starlight Portfolios team to help you assess, prioritize, and execute your financial goals.

Jan 11 2021

2020 IRA Deadlines Are Approaching

Here is what you need to know. Financially, many of us associate April with taxes – but we should also associate April with important IRA deadlines. Keep in mind that withdrawals from traditional, SIMPLE, and SEP-IRAs are taxed as ordinary income, and if taken before ... Read More

Jan 11 2021

5 Highlights of the New Stimulus Package

What the latest round of funding may mean for you. After a bit of political posturing in December, the $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (2021 CAA) was signed into law by President Trump as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact employers and ... Read More

Dec 03 2020

Coronavirus Vaccines and the Economy

Hopeful markets react. As the United States sees a rise in cases of COVID-19 across the nation, news of two promising vaccines out of hundreds being tested has offered a ray of hope for a fatigued world. A positive reaction to these vaccines affects every aspect of ... Read More

Dec 03 2020

Your Year-End Financial Checklist

Aspects of your financial life to review as the year draws to a close. The end of the year can help remind us of last-minute things we need to address and the goals we want to accomplish. To that end, here are some aspects of your financial life to think about as this ... Read More

Nov 04 2020

Election 2020

A Dose of Patience. The upcoming election is prompting some people to reconsider their investment strategy. In fact, 45% of consumers with $100,000 or more investable assets expect to make changes to their portfolio due to the upcoming 2020 presidential ... Read More