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What does an au pair really cost? | Besondere Sterne
Pocket money, insurance, language course contribution, accommodation and placement fee: an honest overview for host families.4 min read04 August 2026
Financing
Persönliches Budget for an au pair
What the Persönliches Budget is, how it may relate to an au pair, and where families can get free advice.5 min read04 August 2026
Financing
Claiming au pair costs on your tax return | Besondere Sterne
Kinderbetreuungskosten (childcare costs) and haushaltsnahe Dienstleistungen (household-related services): which au pair costs may be considered for tax purposes.4 min read04 August 2026
Financing
Pflegegeld and an au pair | Besondere Sterne
Pflegegeld can generally be used freely. What that means for financing an au pair – with the 2026 amounts.5 min read04 August 2026
Financing
Au pair and Pflegeversicherung benefits | Besondere Sterne
Verhinderungspflege and Entlastungsbetrag: what families should know before counting on a reimbursement for their au pair.3 min read13 August 2026
Financing
Financing an au pair when your child needs help | Besondere Sterne
Pflegegeld, Verhinderungspflege, Persönliches Budget and Entlastungsbetrag: which benefits families should know about.8 min read04 August 2026