Comments on: Saving Money on Childcare

By: Live in child care

Live in child care — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:05:07 +0000

Child care cost can be outrageous especially in some of the bigger metro areas. Don’t even begin to talk about the cost of multiple children either.

If you do live in one of those expensive metros we recommend you check out getting an Au Pair. The total cost of an Au Pair is about $8 per hour.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:30:41 +0000

Part of me is happy because my hours are flexible, but the other part of me are nervous of how everything will work out since I cannot possibly work with just me and Sara in the house. As I never had any children before, the unknown is causing a bit of anxiety but I’m calming myself by saying that things always work out at the end

The guest contributor would rather remain anonymous so I need to respect his decision.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:23:14 +0000

It’s amazing the child care costs in the united states. In Hong Kong, you can hire a nanny for $500/month who will do everything for you. You do have to house the nanny though.

David, I have to imagine it’ll be really good for you guys once your daughter comes. I think being able to work from home is incredible! I really do think you have it better than those who have to work from an office.

BTW, who is the “guest contributor”? So selfless, to remain nameless!

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:08:21 +0000

It must be great that your whole family can pretty much take off for 2 months every year I work at home, but I own a business so it’s more like 24/7 then the flexibility that everyone believes it is

By: Christina @ Northern Cheapskate

Christina @ Northern Cheapskate — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:48:29 +0000

I went back to work 5 months after my first son was born. My husband was able to work from home two days a week and my parents (who live 1/4 mile from us) took care of our son the other three days. My husband and I both had 2 months off in the summer. It worked out really well (and was free!). After I had twins, I decided to stay home, which has also been wonderful. If you can’t stay home with your kids, a loving family member is a great substitute!