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We see a world where healthcare doesn’t get in the way of living ✨ Healthcare planning software for the financial services industry.

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@caribou_wealth
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Caribou's new and improved guide, "The Key to Growth for Financial Firms: Healthcare Planning" is now available! Click the link below to learn how you can increase client satisfaction, grow your AUM, and stand out from competitors to acquire new clients.
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A HUGE round of applause to our CEO @chris_simone for being recognized in @Forbes ' 30 Under 30 in the Healthcare category! 🎉🎉🎉 #ForbesUnder30
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@caribou_wealth
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📖 #WeekendRead : @CaitlinPacific writes on what could be worse than Stage IV cancer over at @TheAtlantic . ➡️
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Our customers are such big advocates for what we do that Caribou was “the leading vote-getter” for technologies that should have been included in this year’s @t3techhub Insight Information Technology Survey, per @BobVeres and @FinTechie ! 🎉 #T32023
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@caribou_wealth
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4 years
This is a real problem! Hidden costs as simple as parking can quickly add up and become overwhelming. What have your experiences been and what have you found are the best ways to identify and manage these costs?
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Thanks Cancer!
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Hidden cancer costs: parking fees.
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Big milestone achieved: We're on the Kitces Tech Map! 🎉👏 This shows we're a product that takes comprehensive planning to the next level. No client’s healthcare costs are alike, meaning specialized planning & supporting informed decision-making is crucial for successful plans.
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@caribou_wealth
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📣 Webinar tomorrow at 2 PM ET! Join us, @AssetMapLLC , @trustandwill , @CarsonGroupLLC , and @Holistiplan as we discuss how to build an effective financial tech stack for business growth. Register today:
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@caribou_wealth
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What do @MedicareGov and our founders, @chris_simone and Cory, all have in common? They share a birthday week! 🎉 Help us wish them a happy birthday by commenting below 🥳
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Interested in broadening your knowledge on healthcare costs AND finding tax planning strategies for clients? This Caribou & @Holistiplan webinar is for you! Register at the link below:
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
What is healthcare planning? Our co-founder @chris_simone shared our definition just now in the @AdvPerspectives Market Outlook Summit. Follow this thread for live tweets from the, "How to Implement an Effective Healthcare Planning Strategy" session!
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Don't miss @chris_simone on the @trustandwill webinar to discuss how and why healthcare planning is crucial to successful comprehensive financial plans!
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Mark your calendars: our co-founder, @ChristineSimone , will be joining @trustandwill on Thursday, September 29th to discuss healthcare planning! Register below:
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
"Financial advice...focuses on more than the accumulation of money. It focuses on the alignment of money with what's most important in the client's life." Well said 👏 Check out @jbrendanfrazier 's discussion with @DrPrestonCherry at the link below!
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“I’m doing healthcare planning as a differentiator. I hope one day that’s not the case and that all advisors adopt this for the benefit of their clients, but for now it’ll be my competitive advantage” Starting the week and month off right with a great quote from @rochlikerock ⭐️
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
These emails aren’t uncommon for us. A financial advisor requested a demo because his client wants healthcare costs included in their financial plan. Every year more clients list healthcare as a top financial concern. Will you wait for clients to ask or be one step ahead?
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Why should you watch our co-founder @chris_simone talk with @RaymondJames & @Nationwide tomorrow? You'll: -Learn the must-have healthcare planning events to plan for. -Discover the value of healthcare planning. -Earn a 1 hour CE credit. Register below!
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@caribou_wealth
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Another big milestone achieved! We've surpassed $3M in total healthcare cost savings opportunities found for clients! 🎉
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1 year
Starting in less than an hour⌚️ Don't miss @chris_simone 's #NAPFA23 presentation!
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3 years
It’s time for healthcare to fit into the discussions happening in the financial advisory industry. Shying away from it is a missed opportunity in helping clients achieve ‘the quality or state of being well sorted’ as per @ronlieber in the @nytimes
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Join @hublyinc & our co-founder @chris_simone to learn: 1. When and how to start the Medicare conversation. 2. How to conduct a healthcare cost review that benefits you and your clients. 3. The value of delivering these planning offerings to your clients. Register below!
@hublyinc
Hubly
2 years
We're back with our first webinar for 2023 where we will be joined by @caribou_wealth to talk about how to systematize and streamline for healthcare planning. Register here: #healthcareplanning #medicare
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Favorite people to follow in financial services? We'll go first 👇 #FollowFriday
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2 years
We're very excited to announce we've launched our first Continuing Education Credit Course for financial advisors! 🎉 Learn all about healthcare planning for pre-65 retirees and earn one full credit in the free course below. Happy learning!
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2 years
Don't miss tomorrow's @hublyinc webinar ft. our co-founder, @chris_simone !
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2 years
The Caribou herd is growing! Meet two of our newest team members: Kaitlyn and Clarice 👋
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1 year
Who else can't wait for #NAPFA23 next week? 😆 Comment below with a 🙋‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️ if we'll see you there! If you are going, don't forget to attend @chris_simone 's session ✅
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@caribou_wealth
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4 years
Such a pleasure chatting with the amazing, positive & funny @Survivor_Jelena . During her #colorectal #cancerjourney , she had to find support on her own. Today, she wants it to be easier to support people with #colorectalcancer , so she vlogs here:
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@caribou_wealth
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6 months
We're excited to share we're partnering with Holistiplan, the leading tax planning software in the industry & the 2nd highest-rated overall software in the 2024 @t3techhub Survey, for a webinar! Learn more about the webinar below:
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
1 year
May is #WomensHealthMonth so our co-founder @chris_simone shared insights about women's financial, physical, & mental wellness, & what advisors can do to improve all three. Click the link below to read the @Vetta_Fi article:
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
“Chadwick Boseman’s estate was worth nearly $4M & his family lost $900k of it...because he didn't have estate planning...” Great blog from @TKopelman of @AllStWealth about the importance of estate planning, a key part of a comprehensive financial plan!
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
11 months
Who's going to the @FutureProofAC next week? 🙋🏻‍♀️ If you're going, make sure to catch our CEO's ( @chris_simone ) session on Monday, September 11th at 1:10 p.m. to learn how to use generative AI to create unique experiences that clients crave!
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@caribou_wealth
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1 year
Our April #FinancialAdvisor of the Month is none other than @mimwit2312 CFP®, RLP®, CeFT®! 🎉 We're proud and thankful to work with LifeCraft Financial Planning to bring healthcare planning to their clients.
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
10 months
@wealth_mgmt @robaburg @ddjanowski Thank you for featuring our virtual Open Enrollment Summit!
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Our co-founders @chris_simone and @CoryBlumenfeld are mentioned in this article about the tech startup and venture capital funding boom happening in South Florida; check it out below! #fintwit
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South Florida is officially a rising star in the U.S. technology scene, with more money than ever pouring into new firms in the tri-county area.
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Sneak peek of what our co-founder @ChristineSimone had to say about Medicare-related trends in the world of financial planning during a recent @AdvPerspectives podcast episode:
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@caribou_wealth
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4 years
"Advocating for yourself can be more difficult than doing so for someone else. I think this is a common experience for people with cancer, regardless of gender or age, since we are in a vulnerable position that demands we put our trust in other people and the health care system."
@GraceCordovano
Enlightening Results 💡
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#PatientAdvocacy is tough. Self-advocacy is even tougher. Here's an excellent piece with advice for every patient or carepartner: #bcsm #lcsm #btsm #gyncsm #sarcoma #acsm #mmsm #chronicillness #disability #raredisease #cancer
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
T-minus ten minutes until @trustandwill 's webinar featuring @chris_simone ! Don't miss out on learning strategies to reduce healthcare costs and how to provide more value as an advisor around healthcare.
@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Don't miss @chris_simone on the @trustandwill webinar to discuss how and why healthcare planning is crucial to successful comprehensive financial plans!
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@caribou_wealth
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This month, we're highlighting a member of our team who ensures that HealthPlanner not only looks great but works great too. 👨‍💻 Meet our Product Designer, Rodrigo Perez Estrada! 👋
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Audience question: "What’s the best way to get more confident in providing healthcare planning?" Check out @chris_simone 's answer below, and if you have more questions or want to start offering healthcare planning, contact us! #fintwit
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Retirement often presents an opportunity to move states. One of the costs to consider though is retirement healthcare costs. @chris_simone found the top 7 most affordable states based on retirement healthcare costs. Check it out at the link below!
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
1 year
Less than three weeks until #NAPFA23 ! If you're attending this year, make sure to go to @chris_simone 's presentation on Thursday, May 11th!
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Check out what #FinancialAdvisors are saying about our free Continuing Education Course! Enroll at the link below:
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
4 years
"In my survivorship, I realized that by not addressing my emotions and talking/dealing with my feelings, I was actually making myself sicker." - @ElephantsTea 👀
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@caribou_wealth
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1 year
This is a great podcast in time for spring when a lot of #FinancialAdvisors meet with clients! Check out the conversation between @jbrendanfrazier and @DeirdreVanNest to learn how to communicate in an emotionally-compelling way.
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Want to create trust in 3 minutes that usually takes 3 months (or even 3 years)? Lead with emotion instead of logic. @DeirdreVanNest explains how to do just that. 🔗
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"The biggest hole in the goals-based approach...is the focus on WHAT clients want to accomplish rather than what’s truly important to them. Not enough focus on WHY." Learn how to use the Goal Hierarchy method, ft. @jbrendanfrazier & Eric Trexler 👇🏼📝
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@caribou_wealth
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8 months
We are thrilled to share that our CEO @chris_simone has been named a @wealth_mgmt Ten to Watch in 2024! 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to our fearless leader and the nine other honorees! #TenToWatch2024 #2024TenToWatch #WealthManagementTenToWatch
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@caribou_wealth
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@thehannahjmoore By focusing on services that people without a lot of "extra" money really care about, like healthcare planning!
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Caribou
1 year
Excited to announce the launch of our partnership with @TradePMR ! We are one of six Catalyst Partners in their new Advisor Evolution Sciences program. Caribou will be working with TradePMR’s advisors on delivering value through personalized healthcare planning 🎉 #SYNERGY23
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
We're back with another quick tip as you prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment! #MedicareTips #MedicareOpenEnrollment #FinancialPlanning #HealthcarePlanning
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
Ever wondered what the actual savings would be if your Medicare client changed their plan? Or how much costs differ depending on which of the five health insurance options your pre-65 retiree goes with? Wonder no more: we have it all right here!
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@caribou_wealth
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2 years
@TKopelman Curious to hear if the @trustandwill team is as surprised by the fact that Chad Boseman didn’t have an estate plan as we are?! cc: @AndresMazabel @codybarbo
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Couldn't agree more with #6 : "Max out your HSA. People sleep on HSAs." 👏👏👏 Financial advisors, what other key financial advice do you give families?
@TKopelman
Thomas Kopelman 💵
2 years
Most people get overwhelmed by their finances Managing their cash flow is hard enough, let alone trying to figure out what accounts to use, when to pay off debt, & how to prioritize each I get that Here is a step by step guide for families to setting up your finances A 🧵
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@caribou_wealth
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3 years
@Rick_Ferri We find that this is why the role of an FA is shifting to become a holistic "life" advisor. Many people are capable of learning to do things on their own but some areas require extensive knowledge and continuous reviews as people transition through life, such as healthcare.
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
@marieswift @ACP_Planners Thank you Marie! Luckily our team here in Florida is safe, but we're disappointed we couldn't come to ACP after all. BUT, @chris_simone actually shared a condensed version of her presentation on LinkedIn if you'd like to see it!
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Our co-founder @chris_simone is at @FPAMiami 's symposium, where comprehensive financial planning is highly encouraged. Example: @StiversLaw 's session, "7 Costly Mistakes Families Make In Their Estate Plans." #FinancialAdvisors , in your opinion, what's the #1 mistake?
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
4 years
Great chatting with @JCampisano about the importance of finding a #cancer #supportnetwork “It’s important to have support. A person who goes with you to treatment or someone online. Surrounding yourself with people that understand what you’re going through is pretty critical."
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
This is more common than people think! U.S. healthcare costs are opaque & confusing, BUT there are ways to include healthcare planning into a financial plan so that healthcare doesn’t get in the way of living.
@JerseyJohn699
Johnny Sweatpants
2 years
@Budgetdog_ My buddy is 55, has no debt, house is paid off and he just retired. He has 1.7 in brokerage and 401k. We has a chat this weekend and his only concern is a healthcare plan and the cost.
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Caribou
1 year
Are you going to this year's @FutureProofAC Festival? If you are, don't miss out on @chris_simone 's session!
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Christine Simone
1 year
Wow, what an incredible list of to be part of! Looking forward to sharing the stage with people doing incredible things in fintech and wealth management at @FutureProofAC , co-hosted by @AdvisorCircle & @RitholtzWealth
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Caribou
2 years
Our webinar with @hublyinc is happening now! Follow along with this thread for live updates from the webinar 🔽
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
How did Caribou find CapSouth Wealth Management's client this tax credit plus several other medical cost-saving opportunities? Find out in our free case study below!
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Don't miss out on learning the healthcare-related factors that impact tax planning. Read the recap of our webinar with @Holistiplan to learn all about medical tax deductions, HSA contributions & high-deductible health plans, IRMAA, & premium tax credits:
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
See how we helped Donna & her financial advisor find a health plan to: 💊 Lower the costs of her drugs. 👨‍⚕️ Continue seeing her five specialists. 🗓️ Not alter her goal to retire before 65. 📈 Not negatively impact her medical needs or financial goals.
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Looking for a deep dive into why healthcare planning is crucial to a comprehensive financial plan? Check out our white paper for data, insights, and more on the importance of healthcare planning.
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Healthcare is personal, and if you’re not well-versed in healthcare costs, you might be uncomfortable discussing it with clients. That's why we wrote this blog! Learn how the life events you already discuss with clients bring healthcare into the financial planning conversation🔽
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
3 years
Insurance agents and health plans will make up a third of search results and 87% of paid ad placements for online information about Medicare enrollment. How are you protecting clients from possible biases? Important study published by @commonwealthfnd
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
1/2 "...investors should customize their inflation forecasts based on their actual consumption baskets. For example, healthcare costs are often a bigger slice of many retirees' expenditures than they are for the general population..." @christine_benz @MorningstarInc
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
6 months
The @t3techhub survey is out, and Caribou has one of the best user ratings out of any product used in wealth management. With an average satisfaction score of 8.54, we're considered one of the "Software All Stars" ⭐ #T32024
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
3 years
Yesterday, a #financialadvisor helped their client save $1,500 per month on premiums by discovering an opportunity to switch to full Medicare coverage. That's close to $20k per year. Let that sink in.
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
11 months
Check out this #FASTPodcast episode ft. our CEO @chris_simone ! You’ll learn how to: ✅ Maintain 19 touchpoints per year to pave the way for fruitful referrals ✅ Shift from reactive to proactive healthcare management ✅ And more! @_white_glove @laragalloway
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White Glove
11 months
Healthcare emergencies can hit hard, but a well-thought-out #financialplan can help clients prepare. Listen to the #FASTPodcast w/ Christine Simone to learn to decode the hidden #healthcare incentives & support smarter #financialdecisionmaking for clients.
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Caribou
2 years
Christine's answer to the audience question, "How can one prepare for the large, sudden increases in insurance premiums? For example, a case study showed there was a 70% increase in premiums for long-term care insurance." @chris_simone #fintwit
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Our newest Continuing Education Course is here! Discover how short-term health plans & health sharing ministries impact clients’ financial plans, both favorably and unfavorably, to better support them in their healthcare planning decision-making.
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
10 months
Check out our list of speakers and their sessions for next week's Open Enrollment Summit! 🎤 🎉 Click the link below to register for the sessions that most interest you: #FinancialPlanning #OpenEnrollment #Summit
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Caribou
4 years
“health professionals should focus not only on the medical procedures and treatments provided to people but also on the way patients are informed about their health and what the future might hold.” @sciam How important should the role of compassion play?
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
68% of Americans list healthcare as their top fear in retirement. The fear comes from the uncertainty of healthcare costs. But with healthcare planning, clients can have confidence in their retirement plans. Download the free guide below to learn more!
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
4 years
Should you get a second opinion? YES👏🏻 ! It can help you become a more educated healthcare consumer with more knowledge of your condition and options to make more informed decisions that can have long-term consequences. #secondopinion #healthcareeducation
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
#1 Not knowing when or how to start the Medicare conversation. #2 Not knowing how to conduct a healthcare cost review that benefits you and your clients. #3 Realization of the ROI in delivering these planning offerings to your clients.
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
1 year
You won't want to miss this webinar! Register below to hear @chris_simone and @Kotlikoff talk about all things Social Security and Medicare on Monday, May 15th:
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
4 years
@JNeurman on the gaps in #cancercare : “ #MentalHealth is really important, but often overlooked. I don’t think the oncologist is equipped to deal with that and a support group might not be the right fit. Having one individual who is trained for these kinds of things could be."
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Small business owners with private health insurance often face steep premiums that can hurt their finances. For #smallbusinessweek we’re sharing how healthcare planning helped a small business owner save nearly $10K per year without sacrificing coverage.
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Caribou
4 years
A helpful reminder! #simplifyhealthcare
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Caribou
2 years
An HSA can be used on everyday medical expenses, like medications, but clients don’t HAVE to use it for every medical cost. They can make deposits & let their HSA build. It’s a great strategy for several reasons, which we’ll break down in this blog.
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
10 months
@ddjanowski @wealth_mgmt @robaburg It was great! You can watch most of the sessions on our YouTube:
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Caribou
1 year
@wealth_mgmt 2/2 An interesting connection we noticed is that three of these ten cities are in states that we identified as one of the "Least Expensive States Based on Retirement Healthcare Costs" in a @Vetta_Fi article written by our co-founder @chris_simone .
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
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1/3 @PwC found that 89% of ultra-high-net-worth individuals prefer receiving value-add services from a single source, & 46% of high-net-worth investors planned to change wealth management providers or add new wealth management relationships in the next 12 to 24 months, or both.
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Caribou
4 years
@cgstohl @ThanksCancer Absolutely! Trips to receive treatment are a very common hidden cost. Hopefully, the purchases from hardware stores have been useful 😂!
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
8 months
Two hours left to register for our free webinar, "Medicare Open Enrollment: Last Minute Tips and Tricks"! Even if you can't watch live, make sure to register to receive access to the recording 🎥
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@caribou_wealth
Caribou
2 years
Similar to estate or tax planning on this list, we predict healthcare planning will soon deserve its own category as an RIA firm service.
@SamanthaTwenty
Samantha Russell 👩🏼‍💻
2 years
10 yrs ago, just BEING an RIA gave you a competitive advantage But now, RIA firms are encountering differentiation challenges ,& adding new services is one way to up your UVP @cerulli_assoc & @fpassociation asked RIAs which services they plan to add in 2023
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