What "financial" choices will you make?

I posted over on Regarding Nannies today for the Financial Friday post, here is a little snippet of it...

There it was staring me in the face “Wasted Time & Wasted Money Or Is It? I really enjoyed doing that post.  Remembering that “financial, wealth, and money” doesn’t necessarily mean “money” but can be something “non materialistic” or “emotionally” fulfilling.   What is even better was that I was questioning my time earlier tonight as I was “tweeting” in a chat with some bloggers.  I was “procrastinating” writing the article for today’s post, but what I ended up finding was an incredible blogging connection with a blogger that will be able to help guide me in a direction that I was searching for some answers to.  Technically I was “wasting time” by not doing my blog post, but I didn’t “waste time” finding connections for things I needed assistance in.

To read the rest of the article visit:  Time, Money, Scholarships and Choices

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Charlie Sheen, Medical Deductions and Taxes?

Did you know that rehab services are tax deductible medical expenses?   I ran across this post from Don't Mess with Taxes  titled:  Tax note to Charlie Sheen: rehab costs are a deductible medical expense.  It is really a good take on medical deductions along with a few laughs. 


This brings up the fact that it is tax time and most people still haven't filed their taxes yet.  I wrote an article last year on Medical Expenses and how I used them for my 2009 taxes.  Do you itemize your medical expenses?  Did you know that you can ask your pharmacist to run your "2010" expenses. This helps greatly when figuring out your prescriptions.  I have "reports" from my dentist, chiropractor and pharmacy.  I also have my receipts from my eye exam and my new glasses I had to buy.    

The other evening a friend's husband had asked me about using Turbotax for my taxes. They had always used an accountant, but wanted to try online this year.  I have been using TurboTax for the last 6 years probably.  Twice I used an accountant because I was involved in the direct sales business, and wanted assistance.  I reminded the husband that medical expenses are deductible like the hospital expenses for their child that was born and dental expenses that they had incurred in 2010.  I gave him the link to the IRS publication 502.  He was thankful for the advice and the links.   The great thing I was sharing with him was that I have found that Turbotax asks the various questions and you answer them and input your numbers.  Turbotax does all the work for you internally.   You also don't have to pay until you file your taxes with the version I use from my credit union, which is fantastic. 

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Would you like your Nanny Conference Fee to be Awarded?

I am so happy to announce that once again RegardingNannies is sponsoring a A Conference Scholarship to the 2011 INA Nanny Conference   Pop over there and get to writing your essay about  "Why you want to go to the INA conference and how you feel going will help you improve your skills as a professional nanny?"


A few years ago, I entered an essay scholarship for the INA conference from a group of nannies and I was so excited to be chosen!  Honestly the only thing stopping you is you!  Just take some time to write the essay of 400-500 words.  Make sure to spell check it!  


I hope to see you in Tampa and so does my Regarding Nannies Development team member Glenda! She shares why here: Meet Me In Tampa!

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5 DVD rentals for $2! Awesome!

How about some movies that will cost you 40 cents each to rent!  Over on Groupon they have 5 Blockbuster Express rentals for just $2!

• If you’re new to Groupon, sign up here
• Or head directly to the Blockbuster Express deal (under Atlanta)

Not sure if there is a Blockbuster Express near you?  Go here to find one!  Blockbuster Express Kiosk .

Enjoy your movie watching!

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