The youngest of three daughters, Jackie grew up in Skokie, IL, with the support and love of her parents, who were themselves successful entrepreneurs and small business owners. They instilled great confidence, independence, and strength in Jackie, who attended the University of Illinois. There she met Michael Melinger, and the two quickly discovered that they would make a great team. Together they are fortunate to be parents to three busy daughters. Jackie also helped to care for her parents for many years, when they were no longer able to care for themselves. She has also been a devoted volunteer in her children’s schools and at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park. Working as a team, Jackie and Michael have built a successful eldercare business, and were thrilled to acquire The Sprau Advocate Group (now known as My Personal Bookkeeper, Inc.) in October of 2018.
Jackie met Kathy Sprau, founder of The Sprau Advocate Group, LLC, in 2003 and was quickly impressed with Kathy’s business model. Jackie was assisting her own parents with the demands of their healthcare paperwork, long-term care insurance, bill paying, and daily household management needs at the time, and understood firsthand the value Kathy’s service brought to others.
Jackie has always managed the finances for her businesses as well as her household, and she has helped numerous family members and others with their budgeting and organization.
Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. This debilitating brain disorder affects memory, thinking, and language. In this article, we will explore the key aspects of Alzheimer's disease, including its prevalence, symptoms, and recent positive developments. Prevalence and Impact: Alzheimer's disease is a significant concern, as it is [...]
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Positive DevelopmentsJackie Melinger2023-07-13T15:47:25+00:00
Life these days can be more demanding than ever. Do you feel like you have the skills required to communicate clearly and follow through with all life’s demands? Improving your communication and productivity is a great start to achieving your goals. The eight tips compiled below can help you begin. Prioritize your self-care. Self-care is [...]
8 Tips to Improve Effective Communication & Overall ProductivityJackie Melinger2022-10-19T22:04:53+00:00
Covid-19 has brought out the best in people with neighbors helping neighbors, and essential workers being celebrated. On the other side, however, it has created new instances of fraud and scams looking to prey on elderly people specifically. There are always scammers trying to take advantage and rob people of their possessions. With new businesses [...]
Being Alert and Aware of Scams and Fraud During Covid-19 & AnytimeJackie Melinger2020-10-21T17:47:29+00:00
It may become necessary at some point to help your aging parents or loved ones manage their finances. This can be daunting and stressful. After all, it is enough of a challenge to manage your own finances. The fact is that dealing with the ins and outs of paying bills, depositing checks, overseeing pensions, etc. [...]
4 Tips to Help Your Aging Parents Manage Their FinancesJackie Melinger2020-06-19T21:59:57+00:00
The world is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have all adjusted our lifestyles. Along with social distancing, e-learning, and curbside pickup, our finances must also be managed in a new way. It really is an uncertain time, and with that uncertainty comes stress and anxiety. This article will provide five tips [...]
5 Tips to Manage Your Finances During the Covid-19 PandemicJackie Melinger2020-05-08T04:39:10+00:00
