Medicareful 2020 Year-in-Review: Here’s What We Accomplished

 

What is Medicareful? How does it work? If you've been looking for a tool that combines online enrollment, client-facing plan quotes, drug cost estimates, a free CMS-compliant website, and more... don't miss this episode! We review updates to the Medicareful platform over the past year, and what our agents achieved while using it!

 

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5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP

5 Tips for Using Medicareful to Sell More Medicare Plans

A Review of the Top Medicare Quote Engines for Insurance Agents

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November 24, 2020 | The Tuesday Ten

 

It’s back! Our official list of 2020’s top 10 holiday toys! We did the research so you don’t have to! Sarah has a thing for research, spreadsheets, and really delights in the finding the perfect gift. Let her help you survive holiday toy shopping!

 

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Blume Rainbow Sparkle Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart

Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers – Amazon | Target | Walmart

LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart

Little Live Pets Gotta Go Flamingo – Amazon | Target | Walmart

L.O.L. Surprise Clubhouse – Amazon | Target | Walmart

Na! Na! Na! Ultimate Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart

Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart

O.M.G. Remix Fashion Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart

PAW Patrol Dino Patroller – Amazon | Target | Walmart

Present Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart

Squeakee the Balloon Dog – Amazon | Target | Walmart

Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition – Amazon | Target

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