Is an au pair a good way to cut the cost of childcare?

An au pair can be a cheaper way to get help with your childcare, but there are several potential downsides.

With the cost of childcare and travel increasing above incomes, many families are facing a situation where it's becoming unviable for both parents to work. An au pair could be one way to reduce the cost and also get some extra help with (some of) the housework.%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%