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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.
Will all my transactions soon be reported to the IRS?
October 17, 2021
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Medicare Enrollment: October 15 – December 7
October 15, 2021
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What you need to know about Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021
September 17, 2021
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Can insurance companies charge the unvaccinated higher premiums?
August 21, 2021
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Back to School Planning is More Expensive This Year
August 21, 2021
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Securing childcare when you head back to the office
July 20, 2021
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What charitable deductions look like in 2021
July 20, 2021
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Three Considerations When Moving to Assisted Living
July 20, 2021
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Monthly child tax credit payments start July 15. Here’s what parents need to know.
July 3, 2021
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Should Cryptocurrencies Be A New Asset Class?
June 14, 2021
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When you need to consider estimated tax payments
May 25, 2021
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Federal Student Loan Pause may extend beyond September 30, 2021
May 13, 2021
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Why does rising inflation make stock prices fall?
May 12, 2021
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Why I Love Health Savings Accounts
April 20, 2021
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6 Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances
April 2, 2021
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How to ask for more Financial Aid, and hopefully get it!
April 2, 2021
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Event: The Affordability of Elder Care
April 2, 2021
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Visting Aging Family Members After COVID
March 14, 2021
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What’s In The $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package?
March 14, 2021
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2 Pieces of Savings Advice to Reconsider
February 4, 2021
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Preparing for College: Tips and Tricks
February 4, 2021
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Second Opinions: When to Call a Doctor vs a Medical Advocate
January 20, 2021
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A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Aid for Private Schools
January 12, 2021
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What Can the Best/Worst Stocks of 2020 Tell us?
January 12, 2021
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New Year, New Me – Financial Resolutions
January 1, 2021
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Keeping the Holidays Happy During COVID-19
December 9, 2020
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Elder Care and College Planning Can Create a Sticky Situation for The Sandwich Generation
December 9, 2020
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Preparing your kids for the holidays during COVID-19
November 10, 2020
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How tax planning may be impacted after the election
November 3, 2020
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Halloween Tips from a CFP®!
October 7, 2020
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How to Reduce Credit Card Debt without Hurting your Credit
September 23, 2020
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Budget Basics for College Students
September 20, 2020
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How the S&P500 fairs after an Election Year
September 20, 2020
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Downsizing Your Home Without Upsizing Your Stress: Tips for Seniors
September 1, 2020
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Should I be paid for my caregiving efforts?
July 12, 2020
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4 Ways College Admissions Will Change Next Year
May 9, 2020
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Where to put your next dollar
May 8, 2020
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Is Consolidating Credit Card Debt Your Best Bet?
April 23, 2020
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Hidden Gems inside the CARES Act
April 20, 2020
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Tax Deadlines Extended until July 15!
April 7, 2020
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Before You Refinance Student Loans, Read This
April 7, 2020
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How to care for the elderly during Coronavirus mania
March 14, 2020
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The Markets and Coronavirus
March 13, 2020
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3 Factors cause almost a 100% chance of seniors falling
February 4, 2020
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401(k) Loans: Pros and Cons
February 4, 2020
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Everything Child-Related to the new “SECURE Act”
January 13, 2020
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Vets, Don’t Miss Out on “Hidden Benefits”
January 9, 2020
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Think S.M.A.R.T
November 18, 2019
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The 2020-21 FAFSA is now available
October 2, 2019
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What to Know About Commingling Money With an Aging Parent
September 13, 2019
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Hindsight on Real Estate
July 19, 2019
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Can I Afford Elder Care?
June 20, 2019
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What to know before taking out a Home Equity Line of Credit
June 10, 2019
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The Unexpected Cost of Early Retirement
May 31, 2019
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Retiring to become a caregiver
May 30, 2019
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Caught in the middle: When sibling and aging parents don’t get along
April 26, 2019
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Who Should Prepare Your Taxes?
April 12, 2019
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Budgeting Tips for the Sandwich Generation
March 1, 2019
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Becoming a Better Negotiator
February 13, 2019
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My #1 Most Asked Question on Elder Care
February 2, 2019
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Meet Quentara Costa of Powwow – Boston Voyager Magazine
November 15, 2018
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Take These 5 Steps Now So You Don’t Become A Financial Burden On Your Kids
November 9, 2018
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Don’t Let Magical Thinking Jinx Retirement Planning
September 27, 2018
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Who should buy your teen’s first car?
September 25, 2018
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Adding it up: Here’s how much Americans spend on financial vices
September 12, 2018
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Experts weigh in: Here’s when you should reach key financial milestones
August 14, 2018
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What three things make for a successful retirement?
June 13, 2018
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Is the cost of children busting your budget?
May 29, 2018
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How you can help your contractor during renovation
April 26, 2018
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Your child can succeed in college despite losing IEP
April 24, 2018
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Ask Brianna: Help Your Parents Based on Need, Not Your Guilt
March 30, 2018
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The Taxing Effects of Selling Your Home
March 29, 2018
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Dodge Toys and Boost College Savings
March 22, 2018
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When Parents Won’t Accept Help
February 27, 2018
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Can I sell my collectibles without losing 50% of their value?
February 20, 2018
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Tackling Your Kid’s Closet Can Make Head Space for More Important Matters
February 16, 2018
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Talking Tax
February 13, 2018
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Should I sell product as my side hustle?
January 29, 2018
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How to get over your estate planning fears
January 2, 2018
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6 Factors That Could Influence CD Interest Rates
December 20, 2017
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Understanding the Impending Tax Legislation
December 18, 2017
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Is Genetic Testing a Good Idea?
December 11, 2017
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Forms of Business Ownership
December 4, 2017
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How to Become the Person Legally Responsible for Older Adults
December 4, 2017
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Useful Tips on How to Resolve IRS Problems
November 20, 2017
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Evaluating Credit Cards
November 15, 2017
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Bayberry Assisted Living: Panel Event on Navigating Elder Care
November 3, 2017
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FINRA Creates New Rule to Help Seniors
November 2, 2017
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3 Ways Your House Could Help You Retire
October 17, 2017
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Should You Use Credit Cards to Pay for Child Care?
August 17, 2017
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How Tech Can Help You Be a Great Caretaker
August 17, 2017
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Elder Financial Abuse within Families
July 31, 2017
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Making sure your money will last in retirement
July 5, 2017
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6 Factors That Could Influence CD Interest Rates
June 21, 2017
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Starting the Health Care Conversation
June 20, 2017
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Reverse Mortgages
May 12, 2017
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How to Set Financial Goals
April 25, 2017
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DOL Fiduciary Ruling Delayed
April 25, 2017
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Good Financial Reads: Elderly Care
April 21, 2017
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Long Term Care Insurance
March 29, 2017
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