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Checki Espresso Maker Story 2023
There's a fun story behind our Espresso Maker. Watch the video to hear it.
Read MoreYou Need To Take A Vacation
You Need To Take A Vacation Okay? We know, and we have told our clients and family and friends. So, Suzi and I are going to Rome & Sorrento, For The Next 13 Glorious Days. Wish Us Luck, Joy,...
Read More20 Minute Ask Us Anything Meeting? Because...
"20 Minute Ask Us Anything Meeting?" Because...Would this be a good time to schedule a20 Minute Ask Us Anything Meeting, Because..........
Read MoreImplementation
Let us know one thing you learned and implemented from Spend Time and Save Money by replying to this email, commenting on our LinkedIn or Facebook page.If you're willing to go one step further, write a review on Amazon so other people...
Read MoreLet's Continue the Conversation
Let's Continue The Conversation, Your Future Yikes, I don't want to think about this, I'm............................ Scared, Concerned, Panicking, Hiding My Head in Confusion. Or We Could Continue The...
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THE BEST FINANCIAL ADVICE, You will Ever Read?
THE BEST FINANCIAL ADVICE, You Will Ever Read or Hear? 1. Spend Less Money Than You Make. 2. Invest (10 % of what You Make) AutoMatically . 3. Enjoy Your Life, Live, Love, Raise Your Children, and Have...
Read MoreThe Advantages of Aging?
The Advantages of Aging? 1. Wisdom: Taking Information, Making It Knowledge, Then Know How, & Wisdom 2. Kindness: People Seem To Treat You With Deference and Respect, May Even Call You "Sir." or "Madam" 3. $$$...
Read MoreWho do you Know? (Connector)
Who do you know? More importantly who do you want to meet?
Read MoreGuilt-Free Spending from Spend Time & Save Money
Guilt-Free Spending Chapter One How to Have Fun and Still Have Money Once you’ve figured out your objective, plan for it, and invest for that specific purpose, the rest of what you spend, we call that guilt-free spending...
Read MoreDay Two Excerpts from ST/SM (Spend Time & Save Money)
Day Two: Excerpts from ST/SM (Spend Time & Save Money):…making it automatic:It’s some tendency toward peace of mind and the ability to sleep slightly better at night, knowing that you’re working toward your goals.As...
Read MoreExcerpts from ST/SM (Spend Time & Save Money)
First Excerpt from ST/SM (Spend Time & Save Money):Be sure you know when enough is enough. (from Chapter Three If More is All You Want, More Will Never Be Enough)
Read MoreScams I Have Seen This Week
Scams I Have Seen This Week Your Order for.......has been received. Be wary of opening emails from unrequested unrecognized senders. As I get within a couple of weeks of my 75th Birthday, Life continues to be a listen, learn and...
Read MoreThere You Go Again
There You Go AgainOn sometimes, off most of the time,andyou wonder why you.....................Did not get what you tell us you want for yourself?Well.....You and I are What we DO,NotWhat we thinkorSay we Want.It is just that...
Read MoreUp and Down? Be Consistent
Up and Down? Be ConsistentYes, have you noticed that when you see a successful person, regardless of field, she or he or they, are consistent.Day in and Day out they put in the time and effort with the End in Mind.Checki...
Read MoreDreams & Goals
Are you making progress towards your goals & dreams? Would you like help getting from From Here and Now to WOW®? Feel free to give us a call. We'd love to chat with you about the benefits of Checki Financial,...
Read MoreLife Insurance Purpose
Life Insurance can be a valuable part of a financial plan when applicable. When was the last time you had your life insurance reviewed? Do you have the right type and amount of coverage? How much is the right amount?What is the right...
Read MoreFrom the Beginning
Impacting generations: This is what we do! Watch the video: Knowing about the Business vs Experiential Knowledge. To experience for yourself, call and schedule time with us (972) 331-5670.
Read MoreExperience w/ Financial Advisor
What has been your experience with your Financial Advisor? Watch the following video to see how we do things differently at Checki Financial (and share with a friend who wants personal customized service.Checki Financial Video
Read MorePersistence
PersistenceNothing takes the Place of Persistence.Kind of a paraphrase of a famous quote from President Coolidge, known as Silent Cal.Yet, over the years, I have noticed that investors who dollar cost average in good and bad timesSeem...
Read MoreHistory or Catastrophe?
“Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.”-H. G. Wells
Read MoreOur Office Phone Number IS
Our Phone Number Is972-422-8294Checki Financial
Read MoreWould You Like To Be Happier?
Would You Like To Be Happier? Well You Have Come To The Right Place. Checki Financial, No Kidding, No Exaggeration!
Read MoreDo You Have Hope? or Fear?
Do You Have Hope? or Fear of the Future?It's a Simple Yet, Complicated Question. Okay? Why? Well, If you have a moment or two or three, happy to share my thoughts with you if you will take and apply the lesson, Okay? Take, a Deep...
Read MoreNew Phone Number 972 422 8294 Effective Immediately
New Phone Number? Yikes!972 422 8294 How did that Happen? Requested a transfer of my old number from Spectrum to Frontier. A Month Ago. Frontier would not accept the number and established their own number. Spectrum would...
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How The Rich Got That Way
How Did The Rich Get That Way: 1. Spend Less $$ than You Make 2. Save/Invest 3. Enjoy Your Journey
Read MoreWhere Do You Stand?
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” -Martin Luther King
Read MoreHappiest Of Holiday Seasons, To All Y'all
Happiest Of Holiday Seasons To All Y'all What a great time of year to celebrate, The Harvest, The Year, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc., Enjoy the season, your family, and The simple Joys of Living, Loving, and Celebrating.
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Doing Business With Us
Why You Should Be Doing Business With Us We are Competent, Confident, and Caring? Aren't we all? We are local, love living here, and have been in practice for over 33 years, and Have an Experienced Younger partner and son in the firm,...
Read MoreAreas We Cover
What areas do we help you with as your Financial Advisor? Below is a partial list: Risk Management / Insurance - reviewing existing policies & making recommendations when appropriate. Asset Management / Investments / Asset Allocation...
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Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Lackluster Despite Positive Outlook
Stocks weakened ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and amid persistent concerns about the Delta variant’s impact on the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (-0.07%), while the Standard &...
Read MoreHow Is It Going For You?
How Is It Going For You? Excuse me? Simple, if you concentrate on what is on TV, news, entertainment, weather, movies, Are you lost in space and time or Are you enjoying the simple Joy of being alive, productive useful, helpful, and My...
Read MoreHow Is Your Labor Day Weekend Hangover Going?
How Is Your Labor Day Weekend Hangover Going? Happy Tuesday, which might seem like a.....................Monday. Oh Boy, a white fedora my wife has been asking me to buy arrived today. Had my shoes shined, and Charles voice had a touch...
Read MoreHow Did Our Work, Work?
How Did Our Work, Work? God Bless America, thank you for your praise, We still loving you, and The work we do.
Read MoreWhat Is The Purpose?
What Is The Purpose To Serve, and do it as a Professional, not as an amateur. Simple, Straight Forward, with Consistency.
Read MoreGirl Scout Cookies
Yikes With only a 12-month shelf life, the girl scouts have 15 million boxes of unsold cookies after the pandemic curtailed the spring selling season. -Yahoo!News, June 15, 2021
Read MoreYou Can Life To Be 100
You Can Live To Be 100, If You give up all the things that make you want to live to be 100. I have read.
Read MoreHave You Done Anything New Today?
Have You Done Anything New Today? Let's see: Met with a coach on Creating Your Story. Downloaded my Genius Network speech: "How Do You Handle Loss" Uploaded the video to YouTube Applied to Join a Great Lakes Community Club Can't wait...
Read MoreWhat On Earth Is Happening?
What On Earth Is Happening? Covid-19 inspired Anxiety, Distraction, Disorientation and A Barrage of messaging aimed at perpetuating the above. Are you Kidding? Wish I was. If you have ever worked in a Chemistry Laboratory, especially...
Read MoreStay Happy
Stay Happy How do you Do That, John? You decide to Be Happy. What? Honestly, there is a bright spot, even if you just had three of your four tires punctured. Yikes. Put a smile on your face and keep it there. Take a big deep breath,...
Read MoreLife Insurance?
“You don’t buy life insurance because you are going to die, but because those you love are going to live.”- Anonymous https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C8Y1NJ2/ref=rdr_kindle_ext_tmb
Read MoreBrighter Days Ahead?
Brighter Days Ahead? Of Course, It Is Spring Time, Blossoms are popping out, birds are chirping, Weddings are being planned and held, babies born, Grandmothers prayers are being answered, and We have this very moment to enjoy together....
Read MoreHow Is It Going?
How Is It Going? No Kidding, How are you doing? What's New with You and Worth Sharing. Let's Hear From You. John
Read MoreThe Power of The After Dinner Mint Delivery
Giving diners a single mint at the end of a meal increased tips by around 3%. If two mints were provided, tips increased by 14%. More interestingly, if the waiter provided one mint, started to walk away from the table, but paused,...
Read MoreHow Are You Holding Up?
How Are YOU Holding Up? Seriously. We talk to people all across the country and a couple of other countries as well. Some are Thriving, others, have lost jobs, marriages, family, businesses, & Health. On a brighter side some of us have...
Read MoreWell..................
Well, What is on your mind, and what do you hope to accomplish this week? Just curious. We have people to see, things to do, and asset allocations to recommend. Then there is the rest of life, you can only imagine. Have Fun and Be Well.
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Clubhouse?
We are on a Zoom/Clubhouse, with Genius Network and Eelco de Boer is hosting or conducting the meeting. My 2012 new iPad is not compatible with Clubhouse. Are you on Clubhouse and if so, which iPad do you use? Thank You. John, We are...
Read MoreHow Do You Handle Loss?
How Do You Handle Loss? Listen, Learn, Take A Deep Breath and Smile. You are alive, might even be well. Plus living in the U.S.A. is like winning the lottery. So much opportunity to be had and pursue your dreams. Take advantage of it...
Read MoreWhen was the last time you updated your beneficiaries?
Insurance: It's that word we all want when we need it. We all hope to not need it, but wouldn’t want to be without it when we do. Car insurance, health insurance, life insurance, home insurance… you and your spouse...
Read MoreJanuary, Where Have You Gone?
January, Where Have You Gone? Sadly that could be a recurring theme throughout the year or We can have Vision of the Future Self, Circumstances, Business, Career, Strategy Investments, Location, Family, Health, Attitude We are living...
Read MoreFINRA TEST
Every few years, FINRA issues a five-question test that measures consumers’ knowledge about interest, compounding, inflation, diversification, and bond prices. On the most recent test, only 34% of those who took it got all five...
Read MoreWhat I Learned Today at Genius Network?
What I Learned Today At Genius Network Listen, Learn, and Apply. Most will simply be entertained and confused. Why bother to make the investment. Much like joining a gym and thinking you will get fit by authorizing the charge. Silly,...
Read MoreFrom Here and Now To WOW(r)
From Here and Now to WOW(r) My wish for you and your family and everyone you Love. No kidding, no pass go and go to jail. My sincere wish along with the firm, Checki Financial. That Your most Treasured and Fondest Wish, Hope & Dreams...
Read MoreDo You Know Where Your Money Is?
Do You Know Where Your Money Is? Silly Question, of course you do? Or Do You? Happy to help you clean this up with you for you. Have fun and Stay Well.
Read MoreDawn Is Coming 2020
“The darkest hour is just before the dawn.” -Proverb
Read MoreSanta Claus
Santa Claus is based on a real person, St. Nikolas of Myra, who lived during the fourth century. He is the patron saint of banking, pawnbroking, pirating, butchery, sailing, thievery, orphans, royalty, and New York City.- John Grossman...
Read MoreDo You Understand Your 401K?
Do You Understand Your 401K? Congratulations on saving and investing regularly throughout your career. Now what? How about understanding what you have accumulated? Do you make your own investment decisions? Are you getting the help you...
Read MoreWe Will Handle Your Mess?
We Will Handle Your Mess Really? Honestly we know you have a mess, and hate to talk about it or look at it. and That's Okay. We can help you clean it up and take a long happy look at your future. Is this the right time for you to get...
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Screen Time / Electronics
Screen Time / Electronics Screen time. How often do you think about how much time we or our kids spend on electronics? Last month, my wife and I realized our kids were on phones and watching TV more and more and became so accustomed to...
Read MoreDo You Understand Your Annuities?
Do You Understand Your Annuities? You and They Have Changed since you purchased them. Are they still the right choice for you and your current goals? Have they been reviewed each year to see how they are doing? Have the portfolios been...
Read MoreDo You Understand Your Life Insurance?
Do You Understand Your Life Insurance? The type you own, the worth of it, the difference between Death Benefit, Face Value, and Account Value? We can help you understand. Checki Financial
Read MoreMore Is More?
More Is More But is that too much, already? Bigger Portions? Greater Capacity, Expanding Horizons? Or Just another excess? You get to decide daily.
Read MoreWell, We Have More Money In Some Cases
Even without further fiscal support, consumers collectively are sitting on more than $1 trillion in "excess savings" over and above pre-Covid levels. The S&P 500 companies have a record $2 trillion in cash and those with debt have...
Read MoreHow To Have Fun and Still Have Money?
How To Have Fun and Still Have Money? Again? Yes, It is our passion to review this topic daily. Starts with knowing who you are, where you are, and where you would love to go. Sounds like Fun? Is, this the right time for you to : Join...
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Life Skills Training: Laundry
Life Skills Training: Laundry At what age should kids do their own laundry? Well, I guess it depends on how complicated your washing machine is and whether they have older siblings. All kidding aside, once they are able to load the...
Read MoreHow To Have Fun and Still Have Money
How To Have Fun and Still Have Money? Want to Learn More? Happy to Explain. John
Read MoreValue of [Earned Income] Money with Video
We decided earning money through doing chores was the way to go. Two lists of chores were made: one household chores, because you live here, and the other of additional chores to earn money (per chore completed).
Read MoreWhat Is On Your Mind?
What Is On Your Mind? Is it Purpose? Health? Engagement/Connection? Or $$$$$ Seems to be a popular series of what keeps people up at night. We enjoy seeing our clients succeed. Wouldn't you like to know more? Happy to help you and hear...
Read MoreMark Twain quote
"Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark -Mark Twain
Read MoreEnjoy The Ride
Enjoy The Ride Oh? Yes, enjoy each day it is a gift, just ask one of the widows or widowers you know. Go to a park and watch the sheer joy of children playing and join them. Smile, Be Happy, and Focus on What you can do. Love.
Read MoreWhy Do You Do Business With Us?
Why Do You Do Business With Us? Seriously? Why do you do business with us? We will be scheduling and hosting a Zoom or WebEx meeting so you can show and tell us.
Read MoreElevating Every Experience
Elevating Every Experience? That is what we love to do. As we consider it all Joy, we do our darnedest to Elevate Every Experience. Would you like to learn more about Guilt-Free-Spending? Reach out so we can be there for you and your...
Read MoreGuilt Free Spennding?
Guilt Free Spending God Bless America and You and Your Family. Take a refreshing deep Breath, Smile, treat yourself, To a blank piece of paper and make a list of what you love and what you dislike. Focus on one and avoid the other?...
Read MoreDo You Enjoy Your Hobbies?
Are You Enjoying Your Hobbies? Oh? Is there something you truly love to do and happily pay to do it? Okay? There are some who have turned investing into a profession. Others, are trading Art works, watches, homes, coins, firearms, and...
Read MoreNow That You Are Home, How Are You Feeling, About Your $$
Now That You Are Home, How Are You Feeling About Your Money $$? We do our best to make you feel comfortable with us, our approach and process and We are Painfully aware that Financial Advisors generate a great deal of Distrust. Whoops,...
Read MoreInflation Over the Last 80 Years?
The national median price for a home in July of this year reached $304,100. In 1940, the median home value was $2,938. -CBNC, August 27, 2020
Read MoreTwo Quote Monday
“The advice of doctors and the power of medicine appeared useless and unavailing.” Some people maintained that “the surest medicine for such an evil disease was to drink heavily, enjoy life’s pleasures, and go...
Read MoreThe Pursuit of Happiness Revisited?
The Pursuit of Happiness Revisited? Excuse me? Honestly, right now there is an abundance of angst. Not healthy or Helpful. Better Idea: Can't go out to eat and enjoy your favorite restaurant? Well, we know they now deliver, have...
Read MoreTime To Man Up, and Be Active and Engaging
Let's get up and get after it. Shop locally, be friendly, loving, kind, supportive Get outside, clean up the leaves and fallen branches. Offer advice if you have expertise, bake and give away brownies, cook and bring over a dish. Smile...
Read MoreRestaurants
During a normal year, restaurants employ 15.6 million Americans and generate $900 billion in revenue. Industry experts predict that up to 80% might never reopen.-The Week, July 5, 2020
Read MoreBooks Are In Hand
The Books Are In Hand Months ago, we recorded, edited, re-edited, sent to Compliance, then back to 90 Minute Books, then Compliance, and Finally Printing, Waiting, Waiting, Showing people pictures of the cover. Now we are happy to say...
Read MoreHmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Digital advertising on platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Alibaba are expected to account for more than half of the $530 billion global advertising industry in 2020, exceeding, for the first time, the spending on traditional...
Read MoreJust The Facts, Please?
Just The Facts, Please? Excuse me? Honest to God, I am a big fan of the Facts. Yes, I have read and written novels, and short stories, and appreciated them. Yet, gee, when did misreporting and just flat lying become okay? We do a fact...
Read More2020 First Half
2020 First Half God Bless, America. What a tumultuous year this has been and it is just about half over. Golly, what is coming up Next? We are told, we are at risk, in danger, and are getting anxious. Oh boy, we have a challenge. Some...
Read MoreRecord Savings Rate April 2020, no kidding.
The personal savings rate, in April, hit a historical record high of 33%. -Reuters, May 29, 2020
Read MoreGoing Digital?
Going Digital? Whether we want to or not, we are going Digital, Whether it's suddenly shopping at Whole Foods, and having it dropped at our front porch, Meetings, which save us the trouble of going to the airport, staying on a strange...
Read MoreBe There For Those You Love
Be There For Those You Love How? Oh, not to worry we all tell eachother as we talk, act, move about or not. Be There, supportive, cheerful, full of love, and understanding. Paybacks are grand, or not.
Read MoreOh Boy, Liberty Recreation Center Is Open
Oh Boy Liberty Recreation Center Is Open Excuse Me? It has been closed since March or was it February? One door Enter another door Exit. Machines available, paper towels and disinfectant to keep clean. Gloves required, and thank God...
Read MoreSavings Rate?
The personal savings rate hit a historic high of 33% in April. The previous record savings rate was 17.3% in May of 1975 and it was above 13% throughout most of the early Seventies. -CNBC, May 29, 2020
Read MoreVaccines Developments
At least 89 coronavirus vaccines are under development around the world, with seven now in human trials. Pfizer says that if its vaccine proves safe and effective, it might be available on a limited basis as early as September. The...
Read MoreLatest Numbers
Collin County Health News & Advisories May 12, 2020: Public Health Report There are 24 new cases (net) of COVID-19 in Collin County today, as of 3:30 p.m. There are 311 current cases of COVID-19 in Collin County (total cases minus...
Read MoreSavings Rate Increased?
In March, the savings rate surged to 13.1%, the highest since November of 1981. Last month, Americans held $2.17 trillion in their savings accounts.-CNN, April 30, 2020
Read MoreWhat Are You Supposed to Do Now?
What Are You Supposed to Do Now? Move More, Eat Less, Keep Breathing. Start and drive your car to keep it in shape. If you are lucky enough to be paired up, I still like to say married, Ask your partner to dance and laugh, and smile,...
Read MoreWe Are Here For You, Are You There For You?
We Are Here For You, Are You There For You? What on earth? Simple, let's sit up straight, take a deep breath, and smile. We are finally home with our family, and our lovely soon to be even cleaner and more organized house, home and...
Read MoreWe Will Get Through This
We Will Get Through This By the way, there are many people including A.I. working on solutions, supply, production, and help. Take a deep breath, do what you can do. Start with that deep breath, put a smile on your face, drink some...
Read MoreWhat Can You Do Today?
What Can You Do Today? To flourish rather than perish, to improve health, wealth, and Peace of Mind? Sadly, we are told when all else fails, Pray. Golly, if that is our backstop, let's start there, no kidding. Personally I do read The...
Read MoreGod Bless America
God Bless America Hope someone out there is enjoying this ciaos. Thanks to the T.P. shortage, plumbers are finding what's new in drain clogging, good for them. Congress somehow managed to get a bill passed and signed with only one...
Read MoreThe Sky Is Not Falling
The Sky Is Not Falling If you are in business, great time to closely monitor your cash flow, and reinvent yourself to be a virtual and present as possible. If you are retired, take a deep breath, cook, eat, relax, take a walk around...
Read MoreHonest To Goodness
Honest To Goodness Many of us have been to and through crisis after crisis. The Difference This Time? Seems like Panic is being stoked by, Media, Experts who crave TV Time, and Fear. Fear? Sure fear of loss, Health, Wealth, Happiness,...
Read MoreSecond Opinion
Second Opinion We have this service available for your portfolio. Wouldn't you like a talented experienced to review your numbers and positions?
Read MorePanic Anniversary 2020
Today – March 9 – is the eleventh anniversary of the crescendo of global panic that marked the bottom of the bear market of 2007-09. It is to me a thing of the most wonderful irony that the world has elected to celebrate...
Read MoreWho Would Have Thought?
Young person worry: What if nothing I do matters? Old person worry: What if everything I do does?” Jenny Offill Doesn't Life Just Get More Interesting? John Checki Jr. CFP
Read MoreSocial Security
There are approximately 2,700 rules that govern Social Security benefits. -Investment News, November 26, 2019
Read MoreGet A Pass?
Getting A Pass? Could be to a Recreation Center, Press Room, Event, Avoiding the line at the Louvre. Give it a try and have fun with it.
Read MoreFirst Step
First Step Simple, as Spending Less Money $$$, than you make. Nothing more basic than Spend Less $$$ than you Make. What prevents this? Lifestyle, choices, habits, debt, location, health, and any other excuse you can image. You can be...
Read MoreWhat Are You Doing With Your Time and Talent?
What Are You Doing With Your Time and Talent? Use it or lose it? Plan ahead and work your Plan? Great Idea, there is a Compounding effect to good and bad decisions. We all live with it on a daily basis. Have Fun and Be Well.
Read MoreIt Is A New Week, Month, Year, Decade, Oh Boy
It Is A New Week, Month, Year, Decade, Oh Boy So What? Golly, we have more experience, knowledge, hope, and with luck resources, and understanding. Let's have fun with it, each and every moment.
Read MoreTaking A Day
Taking The Day To Build Personal Relationships, at home, work, and church, along with clubs. Fun day and as necessary as sleep. Have Fun and Be Well.
Read MoreAre You Still Doing That?
Are You Still Doing That? Worrying? Feeling a little Empty and Listless? Take a deep breath and how about a ten minute walk or stretch or a great big smile and laugh. Relax and take heart, this is the beginning of a new day, year,...
Read MoreInvest In Yourself
Invest In Yourself Yes, I know you have heard this before, But: Health: get that way, life is more fun with a spring in our step Wealth: Nice to have enough money to support and be generous. Opportunity: When we are doing well and...
Read MoreHave Fun and Be Well
Have Fun and Be Well What a wonderful expression and way to live. Fun: we all get to define it and live it. Be Well: Not sure who enjoys being sick and grumpy Yet I have seen capable, gifted and talented live that way, and others who,...
Read MoreSpecial Time of Year
Special Time of Year You could be celebrating Hanukkah חֲנֻכָּה or חֲנוּכָּה , or Christmas in a day or two. The choice is yours. Consider it all Joy. Be Bless, Grateful, and Loving.
Read MoreThis Is The Season
This Is The Season Of Joy and Celebration, Yet, All too often we see anxiety, due to missed expectation and Family. Well, as we say in Texas, "Well, Bless Your Heart." Not a complement, sorry. Consider it all Joy, and be Thankful....
Read MoreHaving Fun Today?
Having Fun Today? Of Course we are, or are we? When we know our Purpose, We Plan Ahead and Work that Plan, yes, there will be detours, who knows we may even expand our vision. Feel free to give us a follow up Message.
Read MoreHave Fun With The Season
Have Fun With The Season You Work Hard and Long. Lovely, now Let's Have Fun With The Season
Read MoreAre We Thankful and Full of Gratitude?
Are We Thankful and Full of Gratitude What a great cloudy day with a chance of rain question. Some of us enjoy watering our gardens and having a fresh, cabbage, arugula, and kale salad. Others have it on automatic sprinklers, and Oh...
Read MoreThe Weather
“Everyone complains about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” Mark Twain -
Read MoreEconomic Forecasting
“The function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.” -John Kenneth Galbraith
Read MoreNot A Day Goes By
Not A Day Goes By That is not full of Joy and Adventure. Wouldn't you agree? No? You could be shocked as to the Why behind: How To Have Fun and Still Have Money(r)
Read MoreNew Web Address and Web Page
New Web Address and Web Page So very excited about the new page and branding: hppts://www.checkifinancial.com Checki Financial. Y'all Have Fun and Be Well.
Read MoreHow To Have Fun and Still Have Money
How To Have Fun and Still Have Money Have You Heard of a Family Office?
Read MoreChecki Financial
Checki Financial How To Have Fun and Still Have Money (r) From Here and Now to Wow(r) It is all about you. Come see us, when you are ready.
Read MoreHow To Have Fun and Still Have Money
How To Have Fun and Still Have Money(r) Coming to you soon in book form. Happy to field your questions along the way. Have Fun and Be Well. John J. and J. J. Checki 972-437-4089
Read MoreWhat Do We Do, and Why Do We Do It?
What Do We Do and Why Do We Do It? How to Have Fun and Still Have Money(r) Is our passion. Understanding you, your dreams, and how you plan on getting there Sounds like From Here and Now To Wow(r) To Us, so we do our darndest to see...
Read MoreThe Wealth Management Hierarchy
The Wealth Management Hierarchy VFO: Virtual Family Office: Comprehensive, Goals Maximized, Authentic Confidence, Comprehensive Results Wealth Manager: Extensive, Goals Extensive, Quiet Confidence, Wide-Ranging Results Financial...
Read MoreGreat Day To Take Stress Test
Great Day To Take A Stress Test Wouldn't You Agree? John Checki Jr. CFP(r)
Read MoreBe A Bold Blessing
Be A Bold Blessing Why? Doing Good and Encouraging others, Might put a smile on our faces and Joy in our Lives. My Favorite job in my youth? 1968? Englewood Cliffs, NJ, ice cream man, Lovely.
Read MorePictures of Logo
Pictures of Logos Let us know which works for you.
Read MoreCould You Write A Check?
Could You Write A Checki? Hope so. That is the trick, earning the money, saving for later and Enjoying the Journey along the way.
Read MoreHow Is Your Summer Going?
How Is Your Summer Going? Mine? Milder than usual, yet lots of activity, and new adventures. What a delightful journey. "From Here and Now to WOW(r)"
Read MoreWhat Is Your Passion?
What Is Your Passion? Me? I do love my wife, children, and grandchildren, and God. Appreciate cars (especially English), Art, Laughter, Scuba Diving, Good Health, and The Simple Joy of Being Alive. Make this a memorable day. Lovely
Read MoreHave Fun With It
Have Fun With It Why not? Put a smile on our face, take a deep belly breath of air, spring in our step, and Enjoy the day by: Being full of Gratitude, Purpose, Passion, and Joy. Leave the worrying to the experts who enjoy the angst.
Read MoreDo You Remember:
Do You Remember Your first Kiss, Date, Car, Home, Day at School, Baby, Grandbaby? We could be and should be smiling right about now. Have Fun and Still Have Money(r) is our theme and passion.
Read MoreDon't Eat The Marshmallow
Don't Eat The Marshmallow I was listening to Dr. Kevin Elko's "Monday Morning Cup of Inspiration. He reminded me of the famous marshmallow story. Children who could wait fifteen minutes and not eat the marshmallow in front of them, Did...
Read MoreNo Matter How Much
No Matter How Much We Know: There is so much more to learn. Have: Gee, that looks interesting to me today. Accomplished: Climb to the top, and we see another mountain range. Joy: Smile, Enjoy, Take a Deep Breath & Celebrate the Gift of...
Read MoreBe The Best
Be The Best, Bo Eason I agree, in all phases and stages of life and efforts in life. Enjoy, John Checki
Read MoreDo You Know What Your Numbers Mean?
Do You Know What Your Numbers Mean? We can help you with that.
Read MoreSmarter Than Me Phones
Americans will spend more time on their mobile devices than watching TV this year for the first time ever. The average adult will spend 3 hours 43 minutes a day on a mobile device compared to 3 hours and 35 minutes watching TV...
Read MoreShould My Children and Grandchildren Go To College?
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If you have created a will...do you know where it is? 30% don't and 54% haven't told their executors where to find it!
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Read MoreHow Does This Work?
How Does This Work Again? Save/Invest on a regular basis, and In time, history seems to show....... It usually works. How often? Usually about one out of twenty twenty-five year olds put this into play and As they reach the holy cow I...
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Read MoreNo Time For Anger
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Read MoreMaking Smart Decisions About Your Money
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Read MoreThat Is What You're Doing Next?
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Read MoreNo Matter What
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Thanks to her make-up company, Kylie Jenner, 21, is now the youngest “self-made” billionaire ever and the youngest billionaire in the world. She hit that mark faster than did Mark Zuckerberg, who was 23 when he became a...
Read MoreMaking Smart Decisions About Your $$
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Read MoreSpend Less Money Than You Make, What is the Problem?
Spend Less Money Than You Make, What is the Problem? Golly, glad you asked. More fun to spend and consume, than save and invest. It is just that simple. Sorry.
Read MoreOh Me Oh My Ohio?
According to a study by the Brookings Institute, Toledo, Ohio, is the U.S. city most at risk of losing jobs to robots, with 29.7% of the city’s job at risk. The city least vulnerable to automation? Washington, D.C.-CNBC, January...
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Read MoreIn Today's World
In Today's World If we want a Big Success, Keep Trying, and Expect lots of Failure along the way. Losers fail then quit. Winners, fail until we win. There it goes. Have fun and be well. My Checki Grand Parents Celebrating 50th Wedding...
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Read MoreHow Does That Work?
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Read MoreThank You, All Y'all
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Read MoreH.O.W. = E.L.F.
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Nearly three-quarters of all Americans said estate planning is confusing. Only 40% have a will and just 17% have a trust in place. -WealthCounsel
Read MoreFinish The Year Strongly
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Pearl Harbor Day Not a happy one for America or Japan, the continuation of war for many, the beginning for the U.S.A. Many of my uncles along with my father did their duty and came back with memories they did not share, God Bless them...
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Best Time Ever Money? Relationships? Health? Wealth? Opportunity? Joy? Let's get our acts together and encourage you do to the same. Have fun with it, go for a better and constantly improving and working at it You. Have Fun And Be Well.
Read MoreDoes This Help?
Does This Help? Be Encourage, of Good Cheer, Enthusiastic, Helpful, Joyful, Energetic Prepared with Passion and Purpose.
Read MoreTis The Season
Tis The Season To Give Thanks, Share The Joy, The Truth, The Smiles and Good Food and Good Cheer.
Read MoreTwelve Days of Christmas
True love will need to have more money on-hand to fill stockings this holiday shopping season due to high-flying Geese prices and a tight labor market for Lords-a-Leaping, Pipers Piping and Drummers Drumming. The cost of this...
Read MoreHave Fun With It, Today!
Have Fun With It, Today! God Bless America, God Bless Your Heart, Enjoy Have Fun, Be Productive and Encouraging, There are enough grumpy people in the world, Leave the worrying to the Worrisome.
Read MoreThat Is So Funny
That Is So Funny Explaining if you are going to Mars, it will be all work and no play and Some passengers will die along the way, others won't survive the work, and No one will be returning to earth. That is Laugh Out Loud Funny and...
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Do What Matters Spend less money than you make? Golly, that is the secret to all financial success. What about later in life? Wouldn't it be great to understand what is okay in advance? I think that makes sense.
Read MoreI Still Love Lucy
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Read MoreAre We There Yet?
Are We There Yet? No, and we are enjoying our Journey, Experience, Adventure, Pops, and Triumphs, Set-backs, Upsets, Bumps In The Road, Pictures, Lyrics, and Limericks, So, What is On Your Dance Card Today? What Would You Like To...
Read MoreOverComing
OverComing Had a haircut today from Charlie, who is a year or two older than I am. Asked, Charlie, I haven't seen you in a while, how are you doing? Well, he had fallen down, later discovered he had a hematoma by his brain, Had it...
Read MoreH.O.W. Health Opportunity Wealth
Health Opportunity Wealth If You have Your Health You Have Everything, Anonymous Opportunity comes disguised as work. Wealth is attracted to those who add value consistently. Take a Breath, Smile, Envision the ideal future, Take a...
Read MoreWhat Can A Financial Planner Do For Me?
What Can A Financial Planner Do For Me? Simple, give perspective, check where you are today, discover your concerns and goals. Assess if what you have done and the team that helps you are effective and appropriate. Determine your risk...
Read MoreOh Boy It's Fall Again
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Does It Appeal To Our Goals? Seriously? Yep, are we loving what we do with a Passion that does not quit or falter? I sure hope so, 'cause without that Love of what we are doing, We just might begin to understanding wavering rather...
Read MoreGod Bless America
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Read MoreWhich Era Are We In Now?
Which Era Are We In Now? Is it a new adventure, something we have prepared to do all our lives? or Simply another day to press on praying for the weekend? We get to chose and enjoy or regret. Have fun with it,
Read MoreFifty-Five Years Ago
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Read MoreAre You Serious
Are You Serious Hope so, it shows when we are and when we are drifting through the motions. So, learn new habits and put them in place and enjoy life with passion and purpose.
Read MoreFifty-Five Years Ago
Only Fifty-Five Years Ago The Football players came to practice basketball with the earlier turnouts. We ran weaved passed, and won more games than any of the other teams at HHHS (Hasbrouck Heights High School) that season. Sadly, it...
Read MoreBeauty and Effort
Beauty and Effort Yep, that is one beautiful machine, can't imagine all he work that went into it. Just getting it to Pebble Beach would be a job, it is by invitation only. Must have a memorable car, go through the pre-judging, pass...
Read MoreLet's Be Honest
Let's Be Honest When we wake up stiff all over and are a little stuffed up, Who wants to go to the floor and exercise? Me? Well no, and we make ourselves do it anyway. Life is about habits not willpower. Let's enjoy the moment, smile,...
Read MoreThat Was Fun
That Was Fun Big Engine, Fins, Enthusiasm U.S.A. on the move recovering from a strike, New era about to dawn. Lovely, just like today, time to smile, take a deep breath, and get moving.
Read MoreHow Hard Are We Working?
How Hard Are We Working? Beautiful car fully restored hundreds if not thousands of hours of labor and creativity. The same needs to be done with our lives, health, and fitness. Lovely
Read MoreBe Encouraged and Encourage Others
Be Encouraged and Encourage Others Let's put a smile on our faces, spring in our step, and Be Encouraged, we are alive and growing. Encourage others we all can use a kind and true word. Now let's hit.
Read MoreWe Are Not Listening?
We Are Not Listening We can change that and become coachable and capable if we want to, wouldn't you agree?
Read MoreOkay? We All Have Those Dayz
We All Have Those Days So, what to do? Take a deep refreshing breath, watch something funny, that makes us laugh, Relax, and decide what three things we need to do today to make us happy with the progress. Okay? Let's.
Read MoreIsn't This Fun?
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance early in the morning still cold enough for a hat an ski neck wrap and met Wayne Carini, Second Generation car guy following in his father's foot steps. Lovely
Read MoreHow Long and What's My Mark?
How Long and What's My Mark? This is a beautiful Mercedes Benz, we have a SL500 2003 Not as impressive, yet it make the mark for me from one spot to the next with style. We encourage, inspire, reach out, and do our best to do our best,...
Read MorePlanning Ahead
Planning Ahead What a Joy when a plan comes together. Yep, I do remember that TV show and the movies, too. Take a deep breath, saw Uncle Bill the other day, he is eighty and hardly looks fifty. It is possible, despite high natural...
Read MoreAre You Ready For Some Football
Are You Ready For Some Football? Not unique to me yet a question often asked where I live Texas, Football is a Religious Experience Just Is, Whether it is Friday Night Lights, College games on Saturday, or the every playing NFL One...
Read MoreVictim, Or Responsible?
Victim or Responsible? Oh Boy, it is on me, and oh yes and on you as well. We make the decisions, take the action, reap the experience and rewards or Not. Take a deep breath and step on out to it and through it. It is and will continue...
Read MoreHeart Attack and Survival
A recent study set out to determine what predicted the best outcome of surviving your first heart attack 12 month afterwards and based it on a single outcome: survival or death. The best predictor? The number and quality of...
Read MoreMorning Rituals?
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Read MoreTake A Deep Breath of Air
Take A Deep Breath of Air Smile, isn't that refreshing? Now, pull your head up toward the ceiling, oh boy our necks are longer We are growing? No, we are stretching. Let's take a step forward and swing our arms about. If it is okay...
Read MoreWant What You Want and.....
Want What You Want and ............ Pursue with Passion. Let no one "Should" on you. Step? One at a time and breathe the air of Joy, Purpose, and Passion. Have fun with it and stretch along the way.
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TaKe A Step
TaKe a Step Yes, there is a typo TaKe, should be Take, One step in the write (right) just checking your attention, Begins or might even continue our journey to smiles, accomplishment, Capability, display of Courage and Commitment. Have...
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Stretch It Out and Be Social
Stretch It Out and Be Social Guide to good or improving Health? Golly much to my surprise being social and friendly is as important as exercise Isn't that a pleasant surprise for some of you? I hope so. Okay, let's take a walk around...
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Set Backs?
Set Backs? Oh sure, live long enough fill life with adventures and We will have some set backs. Learning experiences preparing us for Winter. Winter is coming, sooner than we think. Enjoy each breath and moment, listen, learn, improve....
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Being Present
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Getting Closer
Getting Closer Been taking piano lessons since October 2015, it has been a journey. Never had learned to read music and only knew Middle C. Now I know what it must be like to begin to exercise at an advanced age. Since I started when I...
Read MoreSmile and Do It
Smile and Do It Smile, take a deep breath, it will all work out. Let's go Do It. Lovely
Read MoreGood News About Jobs
Over the past year, thru July, U.S. manufacturing added 327,000 jobs, the most of any 12-month period since April 1995, and, in 2017, produced about $6 trillion in gross output.-CNBC, August 3, 2018
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Get Up & Out
Get Up & Out That is the beginning of the beginning. Let's gear up in prayer, positive encouragement, words of empowerment, Have fun with it and get up and out. Enjoy Enjoy
Read MoreTake A Deep Refreshing Breath
Take A Deep Refreshing Breath Hold it for a moment and smile. Isn't it refreshing and energizing? Great, if we can let's do some Burpees (we used to call them squat thrusts) If not a couple of Royal Canadian Push ups, a walk and a long...
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Are We On The Right Track For Financial Independence?
Are We On The Right Track For Financial Independence? Great Question and we have been researching the answer for years. Love discovery where we are and where we would like to go, Then mapping out a plan and helping implement that plan...
Read MoreHow Long Do We Plan On Living Well?
How Long Do We Plan On Living Well? Many of us have made calculation of the probability. Every day new information is discovered and revealed. Medical Discoveries abound, golly faster and faster every ding dong day. Are we grateful,...
Read MoreHow Long Do We Plan On Living Well?
How Long Do We Plan On Living Well? Many of us have made calculation of the probability. Every day new information is discovered and revealed. Medical Discoveries abound, golly faster and faster every ding dong day. Are we grateful,...
Read MoreHow Long Do We Plan On Living Well?
How Long Do We Plan On Living Well? Many of us have made calculation of the probability. Every day new information is discovered and revealed. Medical Discoveries abound, golly faster and faster every ding dong day. Are we grateful,...
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Logging IN?
More than 90% of login tries at online stores are from criminals, fewer than 10% from real customers. Hackers are also responsible for 60% of login traffic at banks and airlines. -Qz.com, July 18, 2018
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Two Steps Forward and.....
Two Steps Forward and ..... There will be slips along the way and that is okay, as long as we Get back in the game and take a step or two forward. Shoes in the exercise closet, smile on our faces, determination in our hearts Lovely,...
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Mother Of Pearl
Mother Of Pearl Purpose? Fit, Muscular in an Athletic Style, Healthy, Happy, Joyous, Content Yet, not static, ever listening and Learning, Mentoring along the way. So, we Muck about, Mechanically progress, seek the Magic, Master, then...
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Whoopy We Have New Habits
Whoopy We Have New Habits Getting up early early in the morning, so very refreshingly quiet and peaceful. Taking a long deep breath, listening to Our Daily Bread and The Bible. Stretching, Shadow Boxing, Walking about the neighborhood,...
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Hit The Ground Running?
Hit The Ground Running? How do we do that? Well, we have a purpose in mind and a passion for it. It is easier to stay focused on good health and fitness if that is one of our passions. If not, we are drifting in space. Much to my...
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Do What You Love To Do
Do What You Love To Do No Kidding. Love to write? Write. Speak? Speak. Help High Net Worth Investors, go where they are already. Enjoy singing, go help the band. Smile, it is more fun than Frowning. Love getting up and about,...
Read MoreGod Bless America
God Bless America Golly, Miss Mollye, there you go again. America is not just beautiful, but so very diverse and vibrant. How does that work for the rest of us? Not very well, or it might. Some like quiet and out of the way, some of us...
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We Are Blessed
We Are Blessed Really, that again? Yes, how lucky to be born in the U.S.A., knowing both parents, and brother. Living in a home (house) going to school with the same kids through high school Going to TCU after NCE, F.U. and Sun...
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Persist and Move About
Persist and Move About Whether it is playing the piano, or doing push ups, do it. Why? A little progress each day brings Joy. Live each day as if it were a gift and share that Joy with those about us.
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That's Not Working
That's Not Working Okay, we are having a learning experience. Sometimes we practice and it does not seem like we are making practice even though we are Yet, there are other times, when we have put our ladder up against the wrong wall....
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Summer Time and It Is Hot Hot Hot
Summer Time and It Is Hot Hot HOt God Bless America it is hot and muggy even at 6AM. Not to worry or get in a hurry, it is still possible to take a walk and some pictures, Remain hydrated, smiling, walking flapping our arms in the air...
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Summer Time and It Is Hot Hot Hot
Summer Time and It Is Hot Hot Hot God Bless America it is hot and muggy even at 6AM. Not to worry or get in a hurry, it is still possible to take a walk and some pictures, Remain hydrated, smiling, walking flapping our arms in the air...
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What Is On Our Mind?
What Is On Our Mind? Pretense? Addiction to our phones? Liquor? RX, The Bible? or Perhaps exercise, proper nutrition, and spiritual life, and visiting with our family and friends Help in all areas of our lives? Have a vision, stick...
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Joy, Peace, Harmony
Joy Peace Love Harmony The Beat Goes on or Not. So On those days, we do, on other daze we may not, Press on with the Practice, The Joy, Peace, Harmony and Love. Let's get up and after it, with passionate Purpose. Lovely
Read MoreAdvertising
Google and Facebook combined make up roughly 25% of all global advertising expenditures, and control more of the advertising market than all of the print media on the planet.-Abundance Insider, July 11, 2018
Read MoreAre We Willing?
Are We Willing? Able and Doing what we are supposed to be doing? Process seems to work when we stick with it. Piano Practice? Do it daily and in time, magic comes. Improve fitness? Drink plenty of water, eat foods that agree with us...
Read MoreFit Or Fat?
Fit Or Fat? What is the difference? Usually it is what we do or do not eat. Sorry, it is often that simple. So, drink water, eat a bite or two less, exercise more, laugh a lot. and Enjoy Our Journey.
Read MoreVacation Days Not Taken
American workers forfeited a total of 212 million vacation days in 2017, equivalent to $62.2 billion in lost benefits. In other words, the average American employee donated $561 back to their employer by not using allotted vacation...
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Be Productive
Be Productive It is fun and augments the adventure of life. Fun, Fun, Vacation, Take A Break, A Deep Breath and Smile. Now let's get up off the couch and move about.
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Hay Fever?
Hay Fever? Nothing quite the surprise of walking, discovering and admiring bright blooming flowers Bammmmmmmm Why do we feel a little stuffy? That is funny, the bitter with the sweet. We press on and on with a smile on our faces and...
Read MoreIsn't That Fun
Isn't That Fun Not a day goes by when we can't learn and do something new and energizing. Whether it is reading "The Old Flag" poem to a retirement village audience or Hopping and bopping to a new or routine, or exercise program. Have...
Read MoreStick With It
Stick With It Grit, Determination, Commitment, Finishing Strongly All wonderfully satisfying? Yes, and No. When we are full of energy and enthusiasm yes. On the dull what happened to my energy daze? No. Makes no difference. Stick With It.
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We Are Still Active
We Are Still Active Yes, we are, why wouldn't we be, let's walk and explore the Spring Booms, Swing on the swing with the kids in the park if we like, Splash in the pool, return calls, go to the gym, and Bible Study, Pack for a trip,...
Read MoreFrom Here and Now to WOW(r)
From Here and Now to WOW(r) Yes, that is a trademarked phrase, happily went through the process to have it done. Going through the process to access our health and fitness, might be a great idea. Knowing where we are and where we would...
Read MoreCreate Our Fitness
Create Our Fitness Yes, it is up to us, we were born with...... Now, take control of it with good food, drink, activity, thoughts, in put, entertainment and Most importantly, LOVE. Now let's get productive, and enjoy the Journey.
Read MoreProject Your Vision
Project Your Vision With each breath, thought and action. Isn't that a fun concept? I think it is, if we have discovered our purpose, and pursue it with passion. Oh boy life hops and bops. Smile, take a deep breath, assume the Superman...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Skin Cancer Detection
Artificial Intelligence can detect skin cancer more accurately than experienced dermatologists. When pitted against the skills and experience of 58 dermatologists from 17 different countries, the machine came out on top identifying...
Read MoreSpread Joy
Spread The Joy Smile, look up, take a deep breath, heal, be Joyous. Now, let's get up and move, could be push ups, walking, curls, bench press, squats or Whatever is on our routine today. Spread The Joy and Good News.
Read MoreNot Feeling Up To It?
Not Feeling Up To It? No Worries, get up and out and after it. We don't have time to mope and act like a ........ Look up, take a refreshing hit of fresh air, and smile, while we go about what we do. One Step at a time with Joy and...
Read MoreTake A Deep Breath
Take A Deep Breath Wasn't that refreshing? Now, let's bend to the left then to the right, straight down and up. Another deep breath, lift one knee then the other, repeat, take couple of steps. Let's go to the gym, smile and cheer...
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Have A Vision
Have A Vision It might be helpful to have a picture of your vision, no kidding. Nothing like having a reminder of what we are traveling toward. Whether it is a dress or slacks size, weight, or running time, or maximum weight Or Simply...
Read MoreIsn't This A Hoot?
Isn't This A Hoot? Yes, this is one lovely example of a car as old as many of us. Back when I was in Pop Warner football, our coach had one of these and Was kind enough to give me a ride and explain the badge on his glove box. We...
Read MoreBe Mindful
Be Mindful Press on and enjoy each step of progress and regress, action and procrastination. Not to worry or be in a hurry, simply smile take a deep breath and step on. Lovely.
Read MoreJust Add A Step
Just Add A Step One after another, and in time, we get where we are going. It is lovely to know where we are, then get directions and get moving. Wouldn't you agree? So, let's get moving.
Read MoreChoose Wisely
Choose Wisely Fit folks hang out with other fit folks, as do the donut shop crowd, the curious and not. So setting up our environment to succeed and be fit works, just works that way. Pack good food in our refrigerators, and that is...
Read MoreStruggle Is Progress
Struggle Is Progress Why? Golly, I love to see butterflies and Think of the butterfly and its metamorphosis. It was and is a struggle to go from worm to butterfly. Same is true for us as well. Lovely
Read MoreFirst Thing
First Thing In the morning we can stretch to wake up our muscles and joints, read, meditate, Plan the day, and prepare for the surprises that will arise, heck we might even play the piano. Have fun with it, get up move, and do...
Read MoreMillennials Seeing Financial Advice
According to a recent study published by Deloitte, 84% of Millennials are seeking financial advice from a trusted source, especially since 24% of them can only demonstrate a basic knowledge of financial concepts. -WealthManagement.com...
Read MoreStretching?
Stretching? Yes, stretching, our bodies, back, thoughts, and actions. Why? Remember how much fun new discoveries were when we were toddlers? Guess what, no need to give up on that discovery process. Stay young, take a different route,...
Read MoreAges and Stages
Ages and Stages How delightful to watch my youngest grandchildren on their climbing wall and in our trees. They are so happy as they get stronger and explore new heights. We too can explore at each and every age and stage. Life is an...
Read MoreLabor Statistics
In March of this year, there were 6.55 million job openings, and 6.59 million people claiming unemployment, meaning there is now a job opening for nearly every unemployed worker in America.-Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 8, 2018
Read MoreNew Problems?
New Problems now confront the world, a lack of skilled, trained, willing new people to fill, exciting and not so exciting positions, in the field, shops, companies, here in the U.S.A. How very wonderful, we need more imaginative ways...
Read MoreNew and Improving?
New and Improving, view of the day, each step, with a growing appreciation for every breath we take. Fill the moment with the new discovery that our grandchildren show us every time they jump in the pool and if you like, join them in...
Read MoreFitness Is Essential
Fitness Is Essential? Why? Well last time I looked health is just as important as wealth. Lose one the other seems to follow. Personally moving about, working up a sweat, eating properly (contents and volume) maintaining a Joyous...
Read MoreBarbara Bush Lives On and On
“Never ask anyone over 70 how they feel. They’ll tell you.” -Barbara Bush
Read MoreMillennials Are Moving Right Along $$$
Nearly half of working millennials have $15,000 or more in savings and 16% have $100,000 or more in savings.-MarketWatch, April 26, 2018
Read MoreThe Joy Of Travel
Do we enjoy Traveling? Some of us do. What brings us Joy? It could be new sights, sounds, food, people, language, or simply getting out of the house and seeing the other side of the street. Summer is approaching, let's plan a trip....
Read More13 Best Places to Live, Plano, Made the list
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Read MoreWhat 65 Year Olds Are Doing
The portion of Americans over the age of 65 who were employed, full-time or part-time, climbed steadily from 12.8% in 2000 to 18.8% in 2016. More than half in 2016 were working full time.-The Week, April 13, 2018
Read MoreGross Domestic Product Growth Rate
The annual GDP Growth Rate in the U.S. averaged 3.19% from 1948 until 2017.-Trading Economics
Read MoreWhy Don't Most Americans Do Estate Planning?
Seventy-four percent of Americans said estate planning is confusing. Only a bit more than half of Americans have a will and just 17% have a trust. Only 10% of those without a will or trust have spoken with an attorney or other...
Read MoreAre We Making Progress or Regress?
Not a day goes by without some change. Some of us weigh daily, some would be driven batty by this. If we keep in mind what brings us Joy and what darkens our day, and look toward the Joy, would that help? It might, or we could learn to...
Read MoreHappy Presidents' Day
Have Fun with Presidents' Day whether you're on the job, in the office, washing the dishes, or day dreaming. Not my monkey? What does that mean to you?
Read MoreFinancial Planning?
Vision, Goals, Planning, Checking Progress, how very lovely.
Read MoreHow Is 2018 Going?
Seriously, how is your 2018 so far? Has the tax law or increasing market levels had an impact on your plans or actions? Have new medical breakthroughs been a blessing yet? I your family expanding with new grandchildren, or adventures,...
Read MoreNew and Improving Perspective
Isn't that fun? My sixth decade is coming to a close and a new and improving birthday approaches. Oh boy, now I cannot contribute to my SEP-IRA or IRA, and wonder of wonders have the personal experience of the blessing of an RMD...
Read More2018, Another Exciting Year Begins
Okay? What shall we do next? Great Question. Review our situation and plan, and take appropriate action.
Read MoreHow Do Successful People?
Get That Way? Great Question. Simple Elegant Wealth Management might be your answer.
Read MoreSimple Elegant Wealth Management
WM=IC+AP+RM Wealth Management Equals Investment Consulting Plus Advanced Planning Plus Relationship Management Simple Elegant Process.
Read MoreHealthy People
Healthy people make 28% more over their lifetimes than unhealthy people. MarketWatch, October 30, 2017
Read MoreAmazon and Job Creation
If Amazon were a U.S. state, it would rank fifth in terms of job creation in the 12 months ending in June, 2017. Only Texas, California, Florida, and New York added more jobs over that time period.-Bureau of Labor Statistics
Read MoreRecord Setting Number of Job Openings
In July, there were 6.17 million job openings in the U.S., the highest figure on record.-The Economist, September 12, 2017
Read MoreJobs Are Available in the U.S.A.
In the United States, there is a record number of job openings- around 6 million. That is about one job opening for every officially unemployed person in the country.-NPR.org, Aug 31, 2017
Read MorePets and Presidents of the U.S.A.
Donald Trump is the first U.S. president without a pet since Andrew Johnson left office in 1869. -The Economist, July 17, 2017
Read MoreVacation? Recovery
It takes most people about six months to recover financially after a vacation. On average, survey respondents spent about 10% of their annual income on trips. -CNBC.com, June 20, 2017
Read MoreRetirement Income Planning
How am I going to pay my bills, live like I do now, and keep my lifestyle going? Also, can I now finally kick up my heals and travel? I just don't want to be blindsided along the way? These are questions we address daily with Joy,...
Read MoreMonday Talking Point
Americans made 433 million fewer trips to eateries at lunchtime last year than in 2015, resulting in roughly $3.2 billion in lost business for restaurants. It was the lowest level of lunch traffic in at least four decades.-The Wall...
Read MoreHealing From Loss
For those of you who have lost someone close to you, Summer is a time to cherish what we knew, heal from whom we have lost, and begin to grow to the new you. Don't let any of us should on you or give you a time line. We all healed and...
Read MoreFederal Employees
Many Federal Employees are considering retiring and enjoying the next stage of life. Happy to be there for you. Give us a call: 972-437-4089.
Read MoreProcrastination
Have we been Procrastinating today and enjoying it or feeling guilty about it? Dan Sullivan, has some thoughts on this and has been doing a series on The Joy of Procrastination on YouTube with Dean Jackson, it is a lively and stress...
Read MoreHigh Cost Of Federal Regulations
In 2016, Americans spent an eye-watering $1.9 trillion just to comply with federal regulations. If the regulations were a country, they would be the world’s seventh-largest economy. Our regulatory tab is nearly as large as the...
Read MoreNon Farm Employment Growth?
In April, non-farm private employment rose for the 86th straight month, the longest such streak on record.-WSJ.com, May 11, 2017
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Jobs? They Are Available.
There are more than 500,000 open computing jobs nationwide, but less than 43,000 computer-science students graduated into the workforce last year.-USA Today March 28, 2017
Read MoreTaxes? Whose Paying?
The richest 20% of Americans pay the most in income taxes, forking over nearly 87% of all the income tax collected by Uncle Sam.-MarketWatch, Feb 23, 2017
Read MoreRetirement Savings
For every dollar people are contributing to their retirement savings, about 40 cents is being withdrawn before they reach their late 50’s.-MarketPlace, February 13, 2017
Read MoreBottled Water?
Some 45% of bottled water brands are sourced from the municipal water supply- the same source as what comes out of the tap.- MarketWatch, March 12, 2017
Read MoreU.S. Imports
U.S. imports made up just 15% of our GDP in 2015- which makes us less reliant on imports than almost any other country. Less than 3% of U.S. spending is on Chinese imports.-The Economist, January 26, 2017
Read MoreAre Your Appliances and Pants, Connected?
Sensors and devices are embedded in everything from cars and street lamps to wearables and wind turbines. In 2016, 5.5 million new things got connected to network infrastructure each day.-Deloitte.wsj
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Texas is a Tax Haven?
Professional athletes have complicated tax situations- for every game they play in, they have to pay the income tax rate of the state where the game is played. Since the Super Bowl was in Texas, a state that doesn’t impose the...
Read MoreHousing Prices Are Rising
The total value of the U.S. housing stock grew to a record $29.6 trillion in 2016, an increase of nearly 6% and $1.6 trillion over the previous year.-MarketWatch, Jan 6, 2016
Read MoreTaxes Whose Paying What?
The top 1% of households earn 17.2% of all U.S. income but pay 28.7% of all federal taxes. -Wall Street Journal, Dec 1, 2016
Read MoreRetirement
We help people retire, have fun and have money left over. Let us know how we can help you with that.
Read MoreWealth Management
Is there a process and is it being followed? We do and highly recommend: WM=IC+AP+RM. Wealth Management Equals Investment Consulting Plus Advanced Planning Plus Relationship Management. Give us a call for your Second Opinion. Look...
Read MoreOur Wealth Management
Isn't funny? When we think of Wealth Management some investors and Wealth Managers start and stop with Investment Counseling, better known as portfolio management. Golly what about Advanced Planning? Tax Planning (Federal, State,...
Read MoreWealth Management
Wealth Management = Investment Consulting + Advanced Planning + Relationship Management Investment Consulting= Management of all investment elements to maximize the probability of clients achieving all that is important to them....
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What's Important To Y'all?
Most of us who have accumulated wealth by working hard at what we love to do, worked with experts along the way. Whether it is a hail damaged roof, a CPA, Estate Planning Attorney, Master Mechanic who specializes in our make and model...
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Good Health
We are thankful and treasure our good health. We work at it as well. Diet (eating properly and modestly),Exercise, not like an Olympic athlete yet with vigor and purpose (interval training), and Rest (the hardest for us.) We have a bad...
Read MoreIt's Thanksgiving In Canada?
Guess we all have our traditions and holidays. Thanksgiving is one of my favorites, good food, family, friends, football, and walking off the dinner. We luck we give thanks are filled with gratitude, and energized to finish out the...
Read MoreNumber One Retirement Planning Concern for Women?
Recent research reveals it is planning for Healthcare Costs and Long Term Care Costs, during Retirement. Wow, That is a great question, and not to sorry there are answers as well.No kidding.
Read MoreHang In There
Persistence, nothing quite can replace it. We listen, learn, plan, and those who do, take action. Then we follow up. Listen somemore, and consider it all JOY.
Read MoreWe Want Your Help?
How can we help eachother is a great question for both of us. What do we bring to the table and enjoy giving away, and have expertise to make a difference? How can we identify this? What do people keep asking us to do? That is the...
Read MoreHow Does That Work?
Saving: spending less than we make? Yes, that's right, it is how we learn to say yes to our future and no to an impulse or two. It is a good habit one which many of us were taught when we were young and kept up with it. Then there is...
Read MoreSuccess Stories
Years ago, when I went from being a tax practitioner CPA to a Financial Advisor, we saw lots of testimonials which highlighted long term investors who had invested in a particular mutual fund, stuck with it, reinvested their dividends...
Read MoreR and R (Rest and Rejuvenate?
Yes, it is rest and rejuvenation, relaxation, adding perspective expanding our horizons, and broadening our smiles, joy, and lives. Wouldn't you agree?
Read MoreListen To Me Really Really
Closely. Why? Well over time, have you noticed, markets in the U.S. have over time gone up? Just curious. Now there are days and months, and years, and even decades where it has gone down or sideways but from the day I was born in 1948...
Read MoreWhy I am Passionate About Financial PLanning
It is simple, I love helping guiding and mentoring my clients while they do the very same thing for me. We have grown over the years and learned what we like and what we don't like, and what we love and what brings us JOY.Let's plan...
Read MoreWhat Brings Us Joy?
That depends? For some of us, the work, it is all about the work. So, we need to be reminded to take a breath, enjoy the art, flowers and Joy of life, simply being alive and if blessed with health, well. If not be a great example of...
Read MoreIs It Time To Panic?
That depends on us. Do we enjoy being anxious, looking over our shoulders, fearing each moment and what might happen to us and our $$? I don't and I hope and pray you don't either. There are cycles, on the streets and in business. Take...
Read MoreWhat Can We Learn From The Hawk?
Just about every day a large hawk buzzes our building. Such a treat to see. He flies, glides, and we cannot see him land because it is a flight or two up from us and the angle is bad. Which reminds me. What can we learn from the hawk?...
Read MoreHow This Works?
Procrastination? Not a favorite word and the costs big, right along with the guilt we all feel about it. Not to worry about Procrastination. Just as soon as I meet someone who can turn back the clock and give us another chance, I will...
Read MoreFinancial Planning?
So, is that investments? Insurance? What? Listening and Learning about the client (goals, fears, objective, where you are today and where you would like to go in the future). That is to say, collect data (feeling and factual), Analyze...
Read MoreDollars and Sense
Wish they sent together more often? Perhaps we can shine a light on this. Behavior Finance is becoming popular (understanding why we do what we do with our $$$.) Seems like the more secure we are in our lives (that is internally secure...
Read MoreIt's Not New or News?
Saving on a Regular Systematic Basis: Can over time address, pursue, and with luck, planning, adjustments, management, along with course corrections, might even help us reach our goals, no kidding.
Read MoreYour Ideal Weekend?
Could be boating, or floating, or simply relaxing or a sweet quinceanera party on Saturday. Relax enjoy and inspire.
Read MoreHow Do We Move Forward From Here?
Let's chew on this question. Where do we want to go? It is summer, how about planning a trip/vacation? Okay, where would we like to go? Gets harder to do when we have been so many places already, yet......Let's see New England, and...
Read MoreFind Our Passionate Purpose?
We can hear it in your voice and see it on your face, Passionate Purpose. Isn't it grand to know what we love to do and do it well? Our office does what is called Financial Planning, that includes a lot of listening to you and your...
Read MoreFinancial Planning?
Listening to you, learning your goals, hope and dreams, hearing your story, learning about where you are financially (wealth, tax, insurance, pension, Social Security), emotionally. Collecting your data, Analyzing your information,...
Read MoreSomething New?
Yes, introduced to something new which you might find of interest, if you would like to limit your potential losses, and still be in a position for potential gains, without fees? Sounded just like what a client would design and easy to...
Read MorePressing On Down The Road
to a happier, more organized, planned in advance, with room for surprises, and a bit of humor? That is what we like to do with our clients, day in and out. Come see us for some helpful hints. www.johncheckijr.com
Read MoreKicking The Can Down The Global Path
Who wants Greece to drop out? Not the leaders I am told, not Germany either. Who wants that on their resume? Could be a temporary decrease in prices? What will that mean to long term bargain hunters? You tell me.
Read MoreHow's Our Health?
This has a tremendous impact on our daily lives. What steps are we taking to maintain or improve our health along with our state of mind? Great questions. Wonder if doing what we love, using smaller food plates, and laughing more often...
Read MoreHow Will I Pay My Bills When I Retire?
Great question. Answer: It is a matter of cash flow both in and out. We plan ahead to help you properly arrange your assets to provide you the potential to have the cash flow you would like to have.I hope that was helpful. Look forward...
Read MoreAre You Changing Firms?
Nothing like a reorganization or reformation to present a little chaos and questions. We have helped clients with this over the years and look forward to hearing your story, when you feel you need us. www.johncheckijr.com
Read MoreSummer TIme
Wonderful time to take a breath, look around, determine what is important and what is not. Have fun with it.www.johncheckijr.com
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Tax Diversification
Planning ahead? Great, we are strong experienced and knowledgeable in tax planning. Give us a call 972-437-4089, if you would like to hear more. John Checki
Read MoreHow Does This Financial Planning Work?
Thank You, for asking. We listen and learn about you, your family, your goals and objectives, where you are now financially, socially, and with family and career, collect information, analyze the information, come up with a plan of...
Read MoreWhat Would You Like 2014 to do for you?
2014, what would you like 2014 to do for you and your family? Let's plan it together. John Checki
Read MoreWhat Else Would We Like to do in 2013?
May seem like a funny question at this time of year, but how would we like to close out the year? Are we entering our first running race, say a half-marathon, and have our doubts about finishing up well? Do we have a 401K which is...
Read MoreSummer is over, let's see you
Why? How about a free review of your long term goals, and let's if you are on track.
Read MoreMake This Day
Worth living and remembering. How? Let's plan ahead and work that plan. It will be fun.
Read MoreWhat Are The Seven Biggest Concerns for Boomers?
Great question. It begins with Health, Health Care Costs, Running Out of Money Worries, Taxes, Relationships, Boredom, and Family. Health, depends how well we chose our parents, and what we did with our God given gifts (diet, exercise,...
Read MoreTax Advantage Retirement Income
Wouldn't it be fun to not only have Retirement Income, but to have Tax-Advantaged Retirement Income? Of course it is. Nothing new about this. Whether it is the partially federal income tax sheltered income from Alternative Investments...
Read MoreNow What Are Your Main Concerns?
Is it health? Hardly a week goes by without a story and concern about health, young and old alike. What steps are we taking to put us in the best position to be healthy and fit? Do we have a routine in place that we enjoy and follow?Is...
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