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About Me

About Me

Quentara Costa, CFP®

Quentara Costa helps the sandwich generation prioritize kids, self, and aging parents. For years Quentara was the primary caregiver for her father who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 70. Since his passing, she’s become a mother of three. Professionally she received a master’s degree in Personal Financial Planning from Bentley University and has held the CFP® designation since 2010. Community involvement includes hosting the Merrimack Valley Senior and Caregiver Group and volunteering for Budget Buddies.

College Planning Timeline

May 3, 2022 No Comments

Does increasing mortgage rates make the prospect of buying a home better or worse? 

May 3, 2022 No Comments

Should I Adjust My LTC Policy? The Latest Premium Hike Is 95%!

May 3, 2022 No Comments

A satisfying retirement is more about how you will spend your time, not your money.

April 19, 2022 No Comments

Student Loan Repayments are Extended… AGAIN!

April 6, 2022 No Comments

Set to Jet? 5 Useful Tips Before Packing Your Bags.

April 6, 2022 1 Comment

What’s the Best Age to Start Social Security?

February 28, 2022 No Comments

How to have a financial conversation with your partner

February 3, 2022 No Comments
paying for college

Time’s Up! Paying for College

January 31, 2022 5 Comments

New Year, New Me – Financial Resolutions

January 4, 2022 No Comments

We Could See a Student Loan Pandemic in 2022

January 4, 2022 No Comments

Will my cash app and marketplace transactions be reported to the IRS?

January 3, 2022 No Comments

Effectively Gifting to the Next Generation at any Net Worth

December 9, 2021 No Comments
gift giving to seniors

Gift Ideas for Seniors

December 8, 2021 2 Comments

Build Your Own Turkey

November 15, 2021 No Comments

Is the Roth 401(k) an Option for You?

November 15, 2021 No Comments

Social Security Gets Massive 5.9% Raise in 2022

November 3, 2021 No Comments
health records and stethoscope

A Refresher on Medicare Plans for 2022

October 17, 2021 3 Comments

Will all my transactions soon be reported to the IRS?

October 17, 2021 1 Comment

Halloween Tips from a CFP® (Post-COVID)!

October 17, 2021 No Comments
Caregivers & Medication.

Medicare Enrollment: October 15 – December 7

October 15, 2021 No Comments

What you need to know about Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021

September 17, 2021 2 Comments

Understanding Medicare IRMAA Brackets and How to Plan Early

September 14, 2021 1 Comment

Can insurance companies charge the unvaccinated higher premiums?

August 21, 2021 No Comments

Back to School Planning is More Expensive This Year

August 21, 2021 No Comments
child care

Securing childcare when you head back to the office

July 20, 2021 No Comments
Charitable Giving in North Andover

What charitable deductions look like in 2021

July 20, 2021 1 Comment
Quentara Costa at Caffe Nero

Three Considerations When Moving to Assisted Living

July 20, 2021 No Comments
Powwow discusses kids receiving cash

Monthly child tax credit payments start July 15. Here’s what parents need to know.

July 3, 2021 No Comments

Should Cryptocurrencies Be A New Asset Class?

June 14, 2021 No Comments

When you need to consider estimated tax payments

May 25, 2021 No Comments

Federal Student Loan Pause may extend beyond September 30, 2021

May 13, 2021 No Comments

Why does rising inflation make stock prices fall?

May 12, 2021 4 Comments

Why I Love Health Savings Accounts

April 20, 2021 No Comments

6 Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances

April 2, 2021 1 Comment

How to ask for more Financial Aid, and hopefully get it!

April 2, 2021 No Comments

Event: The Affordability of Elder Care

April 2, 2021 No Comments

Visting Aging Family Members After COVID

March 14, 2021 No Comments

What’s In The $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package?

March 14, 2021 No Comments

2 Pieces of Savings Advice to Reconsider

February 4, 2021 No Comments

Preparing for College: Tips and Tricks

February 4, 2021 No Comments

The History and Business of Valentine’s Day

February 4, 2021 No Comments

Second Opinions: When to Call a Doctor vs a Medical Advocate

January 20, 2021 No Comments

Finding Financial Aid for Private Schools

January 12, 2021 1 Comment

What Can the Best/Worst Stocks of 2020 Tell us?

January 12, 2021 No Comments

New Year, New Me – Financial Resolutions

January 1, 2021 1 Comment

Keeping the Holidays Happy During COVID-19

December 9, 2020 No Comments

Elder Care and College Planning Can Create a Sticky Situation for The Sandwich Generation

December 9, 2020 No Comments

Preparing your kids for the holidays during COVID-19

November 10, 2020 No Comments

The Best Way to Choose a Plan During Medicare Open Enrollment Season

November 10, 2020 1 Comment

How tax planning may be impacted after the election

November 3, 2020 No Comments
Halloween planning tips from North Andover Financial Planner

Halloween Tips from a CFP®!

October 7, 2020 No Comments

Effective Options to Reduce Credit Card Debts without Hurting your Credit

September 23, 2020 No Comments

Budget Basics for College Students

September 20, 2020 No Comments

How the S&P500 fairs after an Election Year

September 20, 2020 1 Comment

Downsizing Your Home Without Upsizing Your Stress: Tips for Seniors

September 1, 2020 No Comments

Should I be paid for my caregiving efforts?

July 12, 2020 No Comments

4 Ways College Admissions Will Change Next Year

May 9, 2020 No Comments

Where to put your next dollar

May 8, 2020 1 Comment

Is Consolidating Credit Card Debt Your Best Bet?

April 23, 2020 1 Comment

Hidden Gems inside the CARES Act

April 20, 2020 5 Comments

Tax Deadlines Extended until July 15!

April 7, 2020 No Comments

Before You Refinance Student Loans, Read This

April 7, 2020 No Comments

How to care for the elderly during Coronavirus mania

March 14, 2020 No Comments

The Markets and Coronavirus

March 13, 2020 2 Comments

3 Factors cause almost a 100% chance of seniors falling

February 4, 2020 1 Comment

401(k) Loans: Pros and Cons

February 4, 2020 4 Comments

Everything Child-Related to the new “SECURE Act”

January 13, 2020 3 Comments

Vets, Don’t Miss Out on “Hidden Benefits”

January 9, 2020 1 Comment

Think S.M.A.R.T

November 18, 2019 No Comments
Couple paying the bills

The 2020-21 FAFSA is now available

October 2, 2019 No Comments

What to Know About Commingling Money With an Aging Parent

September 13, 2019 No Comments
hindsight in North Andover Real Estate

Hindsight on Real Estate

July 19, 2019 No Comments

Can I Afford Elder Care?

June 20, 2019 No Comments
What to know about a HELOC

What to know before taking out a Home Equity Line of Credit

June 10, 2019 3 Comments
healthcare pre retirement

The Unexpected Cost of Early Retirement

May 31, 2019 No Comments

Retiring to become a caregiver

May 30, 2019 No Comments
bad news from sibling or parent

Caught in the middle: When sibling and aging parents don’t get along

April 26, 2019 No Comments
Powwow Tax Planning

Who Should Prepare Your Taxes?

April 12, 2019 1 Comment
Powwow discusses kids receiving cash

Where to put your kid’s cash gifts

March 7, 2019 4 Comments
elder care for next generation

Budgeting Tips for the Sandwich Generation

March 1, 2019 No Comments
negotiating skills

Becoming a Better Negotiator

February 13, 2019 No Comments
elder care questions

My #1 Most Asked Question on Elder Care

February 2, 2019 1 Comment

Meet Quentara Costa of Powwow – Boston Voyager Magazine

November 15, 2018 No Comments

Take These 5 Steps Now So You Don’t Become A Financial Burden On Your Kids

November 9, 2018 No Comments

Don’t Let Magical Thinking Jinx Retirement Planning

September 27, 2018 No Comments

Who should buy your teen’s first car?

September 25, 2018 No Comments

Adding it up: Here’s how much Americans spend on financial vices

September 12, 2018 No Comments

Experts weigh in: Here’s when you should reach key financial milestones

August 14, 2018 No Comments
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What three things make for a successful retirement?

June 13, 2018 No Comments

Is the cost of children busting your budget?

May 29, 2018 No Comments

Avoid Common Estate Planning Mistakes

May 9, 2018 2 Comments

How you can help your contractor during renovation

April 26, 2018 5 Comments

Your child can succeed in college despite losing IEP

April 24, 2018 3 Comments

Ask Brianna: Help Your Parents Based on Need, Not Your Guilt

March 30, 2018 No Comments

The Taxing Effects of Selling Your Home

March 29, 2018 1 Comment

Dodge Toys and Boost College Savings

March 22, 2018 No Comments

When Parents Won’t Accept Help

February 27, 2018 6 Comments

Are my “collectibles” worth keeping?

February 20, 2018 1 Comment

Tackling Your Kid’s Closet Can Make Head Space for More Important Matters

February 16, 2018 No Comments
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