CCRCs Can Offer Tax-Deductible Living
Rethinking65 features Quentara Costa’s insight on how tax benefits for continuing care retirement communities can make them more affordable.
August 17, 2023
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Category: Media Mentions
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.
Three Considerations When Moving to Assisted Living
POWWOW, LLC was recently featured by Linda Lecomte, REALTOR® in her new Andover-area inspired website and newsletter Shop Dine the Andovers.
July 20, 2021
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Think S.M.A.R.T
A fellow blogger liked my approach to personal finance by making S.M.A.R.T goals. Read how she implemented this into her life and own blog! https://doingthingsdifferent.net/saving-money-think-s-m-a-r-t/
November 18, 2019
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September 13, 2019
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November 9, 2018
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Don’t Let Magical Thinking Jinx Retirement Planning
Fantasizing that the money will somehow appear isn’t helpful. Here’s what is.
September 27, 2018
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Adding it up: Here’s how much Americans spend on financial vices
Whether it’s alcohol, cigarettes or junk food, we all indulge in something we know we probably shouldn’t.
September 12, 2018
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Experts weigh in: Here’s when you should reach key financial milestones
Maybe you have an idea of when you’d like to buy your first home or retire from the workforce. But just how realistic are your
August 14, 2018
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Can I sell my collectibles without losing 50% of their value?
As my husband rolled coins the other day he started muttering about the value of wheat pennies and who’s actually buying these as collectibles. I start
February 20, 2018
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Should I sell product as my side hustle?
Powwow, LLC was interviewed by Mental Floss to discuss common client mis-steps. The article positioned my response as being “annoyed” by my clients’ indiscretions. This
January 29, 2018
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6 Factors That Could Influence CD Interest Rates
CD interest rates can be higher than a typical checking or savings account and are affected by these factors.
December 20, 2017
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Evaluating Credit Cards
A credit check for credit cards… When you apply for a credit card you are required to fill out a credit history. The analysis of
November 15, 2017
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FINRA Creates New Rule to Help Seniors
“The person you named 10 years ago to be your power of attorney isn’t necessarily the correct fit for today and could be the wrong
November 2, 2017
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3 Ways Your House Could Help You Retire
Powwow, LLC was interviewed by CBS MoneyWatch to discuss how home equity can be utilized for retirement. In my years of planning I’ve typically seen
October 17, 2017
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Should You Use Credit Cards to Pay for Child Care?
Five things to consider before financing daycare NerdWallet recently interviewed POWWOW for an article on an issue plaguing most young families – how to afford
August 17, 2017
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Elder Financial Abuse within Families
“Making the call [on elder fraud] is simple when the thief isn’t related to the client. But when the miscreant is a child or grandchild,
July 31, 2017
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Making sure your money will last in retirement
“A recent Merrill Lynch Age Wave survey showed 37% of people over 50 believe they may need long-term care during their lifetime, but the reality
July 5, 2017
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6 Factors That Could Influence CD Interest Rates
“Opening a certificate of deposit (CD) can be a low-risk way to save for short- and long-term goals, whether it’s a new set of wheels
June 21, 2017
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Starting the Health Care Conversation
“Where will your clients live, and for how long? What roles will their children or other caretakers play? Have they considered what they’ll do if
June 20, 2017
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How to Set Financial Goals
How do you define success? Nerd Wallet published an article on the importance and strategy behind goal planning. For the most part, this is the
April 25, 2017
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Good Financial Reads: Elderly Care
XY Planning Network offers consumer blogs that follow specific interests and subject matter. This is a great (and FREE) way to receive focused information from
April 21, 2017
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8 Financial Gift Ideas for Children
Trying to be more intentional with gifting? US News published a great article on how to be both generous and practical when it comes to
January 14, 2017
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The importance and opportunity within elder care planning
I’m thrilled to share an article highlighting the reasons for my commitment to help seniors and their family. “As a caregiver for her ailing father,
December 5, 2016
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Press Release
Quentara E. Costa of POWWOW, LLC accepted for Membership in the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) Chicago, IL – Quentara E. Costa
October 8, 2016
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