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Overcoming the Tax Dilemma
By Stephanie Breedlove, Founder of Breedlove & Associates We had a nanny call us the other day with some tax and legal questions. She was trying to decide whether or not to take a job and was torn emotionally. The pros: she loved the family and the kids; the hours were ideal for her schedule; [...]
Couponing 101 part 1
by DeShaun Silas Over the past year I have picked up a new hobby but it has turned into more of daily routine. I love to coupon, it saves a ton of money and doesn’t have to be as time consuming as some people may think. I am not an extremist couponer, but I can [...]
Money Money Money
disappears in Las Vegas. The development team of Regarding Nannies is currently attending the 27th Annual International Nanny Association Conference. Our hotel happens to have a small casino in it as well. I have definitely lost some money, but I have been having the time of my life as there are around 200 attendees for conference. WOW. To [...]
Taxes for Temp Nannies
Taxes for Temps By Stephanie Breedlove Nannies who work for families on a temporary basis are subject to special provisions in the law – known as “the Casual Babysitting Exemption.” The law says families who hire temporary nannies are not required to pay employer taxes or deal with all the employer reporting obligations. For the [...]
Your Paycheck and what it looks like!
NannyFusion member HomeWork Solutions Inc recently shared on their Facebook page the Anatomy of a Paycheck. Your Paycheck is a digital book from the American Payroll Association made possible by MasterCard Worldwide via Nxtbook Media. I went through the book and really liked it. Many people don’t know exactly what happens to their paycheck and this digital [...]
First Financial Friday of April 2012
This past weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Suze Orman and having lunch with her. It was so incredible! I will share more in the coming weeks. I was reminded though of how important knowledge is. Knowledge is POWER! This is why I love doing the First Financial Friday each month. If you missed [...]
What you need to consider when driving children …
Today’s guest post comes to us from NannyFusion member Nannies from the Heartland. Most caregivers are asked to drive as a regular part of their job — using either the family’s car or their own car. Either way, the errands and excursions can create exposure for families if auto insurance is not properly addressed. We’ve [...]
Disability Insurance for Nannies
What Every Worker Needs to Know About Disability Benefits By Tom Breedlove of Breedlove & Associates Disability benefits are short-term financial benefits provided to employees that are unable to work due to non-occupational illness or injury. (Note: If the injury or illness is work-related, the benefits fall under workers’ compensation coverage). An employee would qualify [...]
Four Keys to a Great Nanny Contract
Our guest post today comes from Nathan Hammons, Esq. of My Nanny Contract and NannyFusion member. Are you a nanny or a parent hiring a nanny? If so, you need to put in place a great work agreement, commonly called a nanny contract. Here’s why. First, it’s the core legal document of the parent/nanny relationship, [...]
