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JANUARY 2009
Sitter Newsletter
Why It Pays to be Paid Legally
 

It's no secret that nannying is often an "under-the-table" industry when it comes to compensation. Aside from that being, well, illegal, here are two big reasons why you shouldn't accept a job that pays in straight cash:

1) You can't qualify for loans. That car you want to buy? The student loan you need? That health insurance you're applying for? Without a legal employment history, you may not qualify.

2) You're hurting your financial future. When you contribute the required amount to your retirement account with the Social Security Administration, your employer provides a dollar-for-dollar match. Without this nest egg (which is compounded with interest), you're not saving wisely.

To benefit both parents and nannies, Sittercity has a super simple way for employers to pay nannies legally without any trouble or confusion. SurePayroll is an online payroll system that deposits checks into your account, keeps track of your payment history, automatically deducts taxes and much more.

Click here to learn just how easy SurePayroll is.




Never Forget to Send a Card Again

Did you miss any birthdays, holidays, anniversaries or other card-worthy events in 2008? Probably. (After all, you're only human.) That's why we absolutely love JackCards.com, the easy way to remember special events and send cards with a few clicks of the mouse.

Here's how it works:

1) Become a member (free).

2) Add events to your calendar and receive email reminders when the events near.

3) Browse the card selection and pick the perfect card.

4) Add the card to your cart (starting at $2.45 per card) and checkout.

Simple! Jack Cards can address the envelope for you or they can mail it to you to send yourself.

Click here to visit JackCards.com and never forget a card in 2009.

Save 15% on Cute Clothes from Lulus

It can be tough to find clothes that are trendy, affordable and well made. For budget-conscious fashion mavens, Lulus.com is THE place to find such apparel, accessories and footwear, all from emerging new designers.

As if paying $30 for a dress or $20 for a pair of patent ballet flats wasn't cheap enough, Lulus is offering an additional 15% off exclusively to Sittercity members!

To get 15% off, use code SITTERCITY (all caps) when you checkout.

Click here to visit Lulus.com and start shopping!