Who to Pay First? Yourself!

Getting Out of Debt If you have followed our advice over the past few days you know how much money you have, how much that you owe, and have established a goal for your money. Now the question is: “Who to pay first?” You should pay yourself first. The money should be used to pay […]

A New Budget, A New Attitude

Making a Budget for Nannies A new year. A new decade. You have made your resolutions, your targets, and your goals. We want to continue with your financial checklist and get you to make some financial resolutions. It’s time to make a budget. You need to know where the money you earn went and where […]

latimes.com says nannies who get flu shots may have an edge in the job market

Click here to see the article on LAtimes.com today explaining it’s hard for parents to find nannies that have had the H1N1 flu vaccination. Just a portion of the article is sampled below. Many refuse — some out of fear — and that can cause a rift between caregivers and the families that employ them.By […]

Financial Planning for Nannies

A New Year, A New Financial Plan Let’s Get Started! On New Year’s Day we discussed how to spend your holiday bonus. The same priorities apply to your financial plan, whether you received a bonus or not. First, you should pay off you debts. Once debts are under control create a savings account or emergency […]

Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies & Au Pairs

 Happy New Year Everywhere! by Arlene Erlbach The author shares traditional customs and traditions of celebrating the New Year from 20 different countries. Different cultures may celebrate the New Year using different calendars and holiday names. Each section highlights a different county, the date(s) of their New Year observance, the name of their New Year holiday […]

A New Year, A New Financial Beginning for Nannies

The start of a new year is a great time to take control of your financial life. The Wall Street Journal quoted us on the topic as holiday bonuses. If you were fortunate to receive a holiday bonus, don’t spend the extra income frivolously. Use the extra money to pay-off debt, build an emergency fund, […]