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New Year’s Resolutions involving the kids
We are officially in 2012! I hope everyone had a wonderful end to 2011. With a new year before us we often make resolutions or goals for things we want to accomplish for the coming year. Have you ever included your children or charges in those resolutions? Marcia Hall of Strong Roots Family Coaching has [...]
The 1099 Trap for Nannies
By Tom Breedlove of Breedlove & Associates The Department of Labor (DOL) and the IRS have recently announced that they are collaborating to more aggressively enforce worker classification laws, which costs the federal and state governments billions in lost tax revenue each year. Listed as one of the primary enforcement targets: the household employment industry. [...]
Cold Weather Tips
The following is from our NannyFusion member Nannies from the Heartland. As much of the US is now feeling the full effects of winter weather and temperatures, we must remember that we need to dress appropriately for the weather. Our friends over at Nannies in the Heartland understand the “cold weather” as they are in Minnesota! Becky [...]
First Financial Friday December
Have you been enjoying the past First Financial Fridays? I hope so. What have you learned? Please share with us. Today I am sharing a few more blogs and posts that I found interesting, and thought you would too! Remember the best part is that this a “free” INVESTMENT in Knowledge. Make sure to like them [...]
Legos and DVDS What to do with them?
I have totally fallen in love with the blog IHeartOrganizing! I was looking through her Facebook page and found references to a post on Lego organization! I knew immediately that I needed to investigate. The holidays are here and so many nannies and families have 1000s of Legos residing in every nook and cranny of the house. I set [...]
Nannies and Mileage Reimbursement
By Tom Breedlove of Breedlove & Associates If you drive your own car as part of your job duties as a nanny (i.e. errands, pick-ups/drop-offs, etc.), the family you work for should reimburse you at a rate of 55.5 cents per mile. That rate is designed to cover the cost of gas plus wear and [...]
2011 Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday
These days there is just not one time to do all your holiday shopping. Traditional “Black Friday” has been invaded by Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Free Shipping Day. As nannies, many of us help out with the shopping for our employers as well as our own personal shopping, so we are looking for awesome deals [...]
Do you have financial literacy?
introduction by Alice Shaffer Today I heard something awesome on the radio, it was about the Girl Scouts and how they have added new badges in the topic of money & finances. They are ”Good Credit,” “Money Manager,” “Budgeting,” and a “Financing My Future” badge. How cool is that! Everyone should have financial literacy, yet [...]
Cell Phone paid for by Nanny Employers
New IRS Guidelines: Employer-Paid Cell Phone Generally Considered Non-Taxable Compensation by Tom Breedlove The IRS recently issued guidelines for determine whether an employer-paid cell phone should be considered taxable compensation or a non-taxable benefit. While the IRS didn’t advise on the nanny industry specifically, they did provide a set of criteria for determination. The employer [...]
Edible Ghosts
Nannies are always looking for fun and creative ideas to use with the children in their lives. Nanny Gael Ann shared this adorable edible ghosts from the Hungry Happenings If you would like to make these with the children in your life, head on over to the Hungry Happenings website and get the directions.
