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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.

Jul 06 2020

An Unprecedented Rush to Cash

An “eye-popping” $2 trillion in cash has been stashed in deposit accounts at U.S. banks since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the country in January.1 This surge of money into banks has no precedent in history. Several factors have contributed to the cash surge, ... Read More

May 29 2020

Unpacking the Paycheck Protection Program

American lawmakers have passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, a program that will offer small business loans to employers in need of aid as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.1,2 The bill is a $484 billion dollar package, of which $310 ... Read More

May 29 2020

It’s Not Too Late To Fund Your IRA

If you’re like many investors, you’re probably looking for a way to manage your tax bill. One way to do this is to make sure you’ve contributed the full amount to your retirement accounts. It’s not too late to fund your retirement account for 2019. Didn’t save quite ... Read More

May 07 2020

The Federal Reserve’s Unprecedented Moves

What they are. How they help. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every state in America is under some sort of stay-at-home order. This unprecedented time has also led many businesses, large and small, to downsize or close up shop entirely. In response to the ... Read More

May 07 2020

FAQs About the 2020 Stimulus Checks

Answers to some frequently asked questions. The federal government is providing a little economic relief to many taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service is sending millions of Economic Impact Payments – or as they are commonly called, stimulus checks – to households.Here ... Read More