Childcare Expenses
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SAHM With a Will and Life Insurance?
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on September 17, 2007
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I've been thinking a lot lately about what will happen to our kids should something happen to both me and my husband. He is of course insured quite a bit since he's a...
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- We got a will online and printed it off. And filled it out and just got it notorized.
- OH wow.. I too ask myself that question all the time. My hubby and I have life insurance but have not done a will yet. When we bought our life insurance, I ended ...
- It sounds like you really need the help of a financial planner. It is impossible for anyone to tell you how much life insurance that you will need unless they know mo...
Income Taxes for Babysitting
Asked by K.N. from Indianapolis
on October 16, 2009
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I currently babysit for one child. Not a lot of money to brag about, but it allows for a little cash each week as well as a playmate for my two children. I was notif...
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- I haven't been in your exact situation but I was self employed for 3 years and had to fill out the schedule C. As a daycare provider in your home the biggest deductio...
- You can go here to figure up an amount to write off for food. http://familychildcaretaxes.com/tax_tips_article.php?blRecordNumber=82 You have to figure up all amoun...
- Some things you might be able to claim are percentage of utility bills, A/C and heat, electric, gas, water, carpet and upholstery cleaning, snow removal, lawn care se...
What Should I Pay My Babysitter Here? Please Give Me a Reality Check...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on December 30, 2011
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I have used the same home daycare for over 5 years and I have been mostly happy with her. A little backstory before I get into the issue....She took a week's paid vac...
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- I would not pay her anything at all while she is gone. I don't get paid vacations when I close down for any reason. I do get 1 or 2 paid days off per year at either ...
- You should not have to pay her anything. This is not your doing and you are having to pay others to do her job. Do you have a contract? If so, I would look at the c...
- We use a home daycare as well. She has a back-up in case she is sick. Your sitter should have a back up as well. You shouldn't have to take off work because she has an...
What Did You Forget to Budget for When You Budgeted Return to Work
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on August 19, 2011
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Ok I am only half kidding but I seriously did not plan on a "wine budget" when I started back to work and now I am thinking that was a BIG over site on my planning ; )...
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- :) Let's see....a little check list I'm still working on: childcare, work clothes, gas, and a little more "convenience food" in the house or a few take out meals if I'...
- the wine is for after work, did you remember the CAFFIENE for before/during work?
- Ironically, I remembered the "wine budget" but lacked in the amount set for my work clothing budget. I'm still working...pardon the pun... on that one.
Seeking Advice on Weight Loss and Exercise Plan That Works
Asked by L.M. from Washington DC
on February 1, 2009
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I am a mom of 6 kids and I work full time. I was wondering if any one has any good suggestions that have worked for them on losing weight. I have always been able to...
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- http://www.sparkpeople.com/ is a good free online support site. I've also experienced success through WW as a couple of other people have mentioned. It is a lifestyle ...
- I highly recommend the Body for Life program. It requires a little bit of reading/research to understand, but not much, and a commitment every day. With this program y...
- L., I really like using the free www.sparkpeople.com.
Child Support Regret
Asked by T.M. from Champaign
on November 1, 2006
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Just recently I received a letter stating my amounts for child support from my daughter's father. My reason for writing is to just get a little reassurance from others...
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- You know, i just did the same thing, and i am feeling so guilty for it. He has another daughter which he does pay child support for but doesnt see his other daughter ...
- Don't feel bad about asking for child support. I went through a long ordeal with my ex husband on paying child support.He was all the time comming up with accuses for ...
- I was in a similar situation to yours. I am back with the father of my child now. I told him the same thing, that I would not go after him for child support if he wo...
Working Out the Finances in Marriage
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on March 20, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I'm just curious to see how other families manage their financial situation. My husband works full time and I work almost full time running a small in-hom...
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- Hi A., I am sure this could really be a heated discussion, but I would just like to say that no one person in a marriage should be entitled to more money than the o...
- Its a tricky subject. Good for you for getting into the details of your home. We treat the household as a business. Then what we did was figure out what our monthl...
- Well not to sound mean, but there seams to be a lack of communication there. My husband and I make a budget for the month. We write down all the bills that have to be...
Monthly Cost of Groceries Comparison
Asked by S.W. from Phoenix
on July 15, 2009
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I'm trying to find a way to cut back on expenses. One of our biggest monthly expenses is our grocery bill. We shop at Target weekly and a Sam's Club every other week...
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- We spend about $150/week on groceries so approx. $600/month, but I think we have 1 less person in our family than you (there are 3 of us total), so if you break it dow...
- Hi S.. We also noticed an out of control grocery bill each month and have since decided to go on a budget. Our montly budget on groceries is less than $300 and my fami...
- OMG - $800 a month is a lot for a family of four. I have a family of five and we spend approximately $350 for everything - food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc. ...
What Should I Charge?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on October 12, 2011
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I am in the process of interviewing for a in home childcare position. It will be in my home, with my 2 kids (2 and 4) with her 2 year old son. When the daughter is d...
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- Well, I paid $150/week for my 2 year old and $15 a day for my other kids before and after. If it's just after, maybe charge fer $175/week? Consider though if you will ...
- I would charge no less than $175 per week.
- Below is a link to the Oklahoma pay scale for child care. When a person accepts state assistance for child care they get what the state pays for that child. For instan...
What Do You Do with School Age Kids in the Summer for Those Who Work?
Asked by B.D. from Houston
on June 24, 2011
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Hello everyone, I am currently a teacher with 3 children and am considering taking a position at my former company back in the business world. Obviously being a teach...
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- My daughter attended a summer program at the YMCA called Summer Power. It included outside activities and weekly field trips to a swimming pool and other events. It wa...
- Check out Kids 'R' Kids Summer camps you can find locations at the home office web site. ; KidsRKids.com
- This year my son was in the extended day program at the school. They also had a summer program. During the summer it's more like camp where they go on field trips, h...
