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FAFSA Delayed Again in Year 2 Rollout
The 2025-2026 federal student aid application will open to all students as late as Dec. 1, mirroring delays last year.
August 21, 2024
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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.
Children
The Latest on Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment
Student loan proposals didn’t go in Biden’s favor during debt ceiling negotiations and a deciding vote by the Supreme Court. The Biden Administration hopes to now find a win revamping the income-driven repayment plan.
July 14, 2023
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General Planning
The SECURE 2.0 Act – For Workers
SECURE 2.0 is primarily meant to strengthen Americans’ ability to retire by enhancing savings options. For workers, this means automatic enrollment in retirement plans, enhanced matching, and flexibility to use savings for emergencies.
January 30, 2023
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General Planning
We Could See a Student Loan Pandemic in 2022
With the CARES Act expiring in January 2022, many will be asked to resume student loan payments – but can they afford to pay?
January 4, 2022
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Retirement
What you need to know about Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021
SECURE Act 2.0 focuses on incentivizing people to save more for retirement. But will it be passed?
September 17, 2021
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Federal Student Loan Pause may extend beyond September 30, 2021
Federal student loan payments and collections are set to resume in October 2021. There is a chance that the pause may be extended or a ramp-up plan will be put in place.
May 13, 2021
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Everything Child-Related to the new “SECURE Act”
The SECURE Act was signed into law on December 20, 2019. Many changes were made that will materially impact retirees, 401(k) plans, and families. So
January 13, 2020
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