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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.

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 4 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

Talking Tax

February 13, 2018 2 Comments

Should I sell product as my side hustle?

January 29, 2018 1 Comment

How to get over your estate planning fears

January 2, 2018 No Comments

6 Factors That Could Influence CD Interest Rates

December 20, 2017 No Comments
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Understanding the Impending Tax Legislation

December 18, 2017 7 Comments
Powwow discusses genetics testing.

Is Genetic Testing a Good Idea?

December 11, 2017 1 Comment

Forms of Business Ownership

December 4, 2017 No Comments
Learn about agency with Powwow

How to become Legally Responsible for Older Adults

December 4, 2017 1 Comment
Powwow, LLC discusses how to resolve an IRS dispute

Resolving IRS Problems

November 20, 2017 No Comments
Powwow LLC weighs in on credit cards

Evaluating Credit Cards

November 15, 2017 1 Comment
POWWOW, LLC visits Bayberry to discuss elder care

Bayberry Assisted Living: Panel Event on Navigating Elder Care

November 3, 2017 No Comments
Change ahead for FINRA advisors

FINRA Creates New Rule to Help Seniors

November 2, 2017 No Comments
Tips to retire in North Andover

3 Ways Your House Could Help You Retire

October 17, 2017 1 Comment
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Should You Use Credit Cards to Pay for Child Care?

August 17, 2017 No Comments
iPhone

How Tech Can Help You Be a Great Caretaker

August 17, 2017 2 Comments
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Elder Financial Abuse within Families

July 31, 2017 No Comments
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Making sure your money will last in retirement

July 5, 2017 No Comments
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6 Factors That Could Influence CD Interest Rates

June 21, 2017 1 Comment
Nursing staff idling in hallway

Starting the Health Care Conversation

June 20, 2017 No Comments
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Reverse Mortgages

May 12, 2017 No Comments
Couple paying the bills

How to Set Financial Goals

April 25, 2017 1 Comment
Change ahead for FINRA advisors

DOL Fiduciary Ruling Delayed

April 25, 2017 No Comments
Good Financial Reads Weekly Roundup

Good Financial Reads: Elderly Care

April 21, 2017 No Comments
Words related to Long Term Care

Long Term Care Insurance

March 29, 2017 1 Comment
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How would you feel if you could retire now?

February 14, 2017 No Comments
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Elder Care Decisions Begin at 50

February 7, 2017 1 Comment
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8 Financial Gift Ideas for Children

January 14, 2017 No Comments
Professionals spotlighting four individuals

The importance and opportunity within elder care planning

December 5, 2016 No Comments

Having issues moving forward with a big decision?

December 2, 2016 No Comments
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A Promising Future for Alzheimer’s Research

November 28, 2016 No Comments
Conversation Start Kit

The Conversation Project

November 15, 2016 3 Comments
NAPFA Logo

Press Release

October 8, 2016 No Comments

The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey

October 7, 2016 No Comments
Various blog posts

Motivation: A Three Pronged Approach

October 7, 2016 No Comments
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Adding a fiduciary to your benefits roster

September 22, 2016 No Comments
Lighting Candle

A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle

September 20, 2016 2 Comments
1+1 equals result

Stop getting in the way of your financial success

September 13, 2016 1 Comment
Big Purchases.

Big Purchase

September 13, 2016 2 Comments
Quentara Costa

Bills, Bills & More Bills

September 13, 2016 1 Comment

Newborn Considerations

September 13, 2016 1 Comment
The New Normal.

The New Normal

September 13, 2016 No Comments
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Why would I work with a Robo-Advisor?

August 20, 2016 1 Comment
Young girl crossing eyes

What’s a…fi-doo-shee-er-ee??

August 20, 2016 2 Comments
Madness due to broken car

Managing Large and Irregular Expenses

August 19, 2016 3 Comments
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