Many parents work for a company that has a Flexible Spending option (also called Flex Spending), which is money that can be deducted from your payroll and held in a special account to pay for certain items tax-free. There is Medical Flexible Spending which may be used for doctor's visits, medicine and other medical expenses. There is also Dependent Care Flexible Spending which may be used for work-related expenses for day cares, nannies, babysitters and yes, day camps... IRS Federal … [Read more...]
Picking the Best Summer Camp
With the boundless options for youth camps, how do you pick the best one for your little one? This is such a loaded question, it's best to step back and ask some preliminary questions. Each of these questions leads us down a path of more questions. This endless path reminds me of the white rabbit in Alice In Wonderland, but I promise, you'll find the answer! Let's start with some basic questions to ask yourself. What type of camp experience am I looking for? Sports, hiking, art camp, drama … [Read more...]
