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HOW HOARDING CASH DOES NOT ALWAYS LEAD TO GOOD DEBT FREE LIVING AND RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date February 22, 2016

Does hoarding cash = debt free living?

Debt free living is certainly elusive for many Canadians. We have grown fearful about the volatility of the stock market and the future of the resources industries. As a result, instead of investing they are hoarding cash. According to a recent report from CIBC World Markets:

Canadians are holding a record $75 billion in extra cash that would have normally been invested
$75 billion represents almost 10% of the total value of overall personal liquid assets in Canada
Personal cash positions were at a record high at the end of 2015
Cash holdings are up 11% over the past year
The rise in cash holdings is attributed to risk aversion
People 35 years old and younger hoarded the most money, as a proportion of their total wealth
Notwithstanding all this extra cash, Canadians have the higher debt per capita of all time and have not allocated any of the cash for debt free living

How can hoarding cash effect your retirement?

Low-yield bonds and heavy debt loads may leave you coming up short in retirement, which is becoming more expensive to fund. According to CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal, many older people, 60, 65 and 70 need to be in the stock market to get a reasonable return. Just GICs will not do because interest rates are so low. Yet it’s a vicious cycle; the TSX has fallen 6.7% since the beginning of the year and is at a two-year low.

We can help with your debt free living plan

We can’t stabilize the stock market, nor can we positively impact the future of the resource industries. But, we can help with debt. The Ira Smith Team is comprised of professional trustees with a cumulative 50+ years of experience dealing with diverse issues and complex files. Your heavy debt load is something we can manage with immediate action and the right financial plan. You can’t have a carefree retirement dragging around a mountain of debt but with one phone call you can be on your way to a debt free retirement Starting Over, Starting Now. Don’t delay. Contact us today.

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DO YOU NEED A HOUSEHOLD BUDGET? MOST CANADIANS DO!

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date February 15, 2016

household budget, household debt, canadian household debt, G7 nations, debt-to-income, debt service, debt service obligations, binge borrowing, hot housing market, low interest rates, trustee, debt, debt settlement program, ira smith trustee, starting over starting now Many Canadians must not follow a household budget. Canada has a lot to be proud of, but not the dubious honour of being a world leader in household debt among G7 nations. The G7 nations are Canada, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Japan and together the gross domestic product of these seven member nations makes up approximately 50% of the global economy. Unfortunately we are leading our member nations in household debt.

Canada’s household budget watchdog says household debt continues to reach new highs!

According to the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO), Canada’s budget watchdog, Canadian households could soon be carrying the heaviest debt-to-income loads in history, reaching 174% later this year. Who is the household budget watchdog in your home? If you are the average Canadian, the answer is nobody!

Any sudden economic change can spell financial disaster for your household budget.

The danger is not so much the level of the debt relative to income, but whether we can meet our debt service obligations. Do we have enough disposable income to pay our debts? In increasing numbers Canadians do not have enough disposable income to pay their debts. And, even if they do now, many Canadians are in an extremely vulnerable state.

Any sudden economic changes like a job loss or higher interest rates can spell economic disaster. According to the PBO, our household debt servicing capacity will become stretched further as interest rates rise to normal levels over the next five years. Canadians have been binge borrowing as a result of historically low interest rates and these low interest rates are in large part responsible for the hot housing market.

If you are following a household budget, have you left any room in it for an increase in interest rates, and therefore debt service costs? Canadians are getting in over their heads and could face financial crises when the housing market cools down or interest rates rise.

What will you do if the housing market cools down and/or the interest rates rise? What will it do to your household budget?

The economic warning signs are out there. If you’re trapped in high household debt, you need a professional trustee to help you manage the situation before it reaches a critical stage where bankruptcy is your only option. We have been able to help many individuals carry out a successful debt settlement program. The first step is a realistic household budget. Successful completion of such a program, will free you from the burden of your financial challenges to go on to live a productive, stress-free, financially sound life.

If you’re like many Canadians on the brink of a financial crisis, you need the help of a professional trustee today while you have options. The Ira Smith Team can help before disaster strikes. There is a way to manage debt Starting Over, Starting Now. Contact us today.

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SENIOR CITIZEN DEBT RELIEF: DO CANADIANS BELIEVE CPP/QPP WILL BE ENOUGH?

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date February 8, 2016

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Introduction

Believe it or not, when it comes to senior citizen debt relief, many Canadians believe that they can comfortably retire on Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits alone. According to a 2014 Bank of Montreal study:

89% of Canadians said they expected CPP or the Quebec Pension Plan to fund part of their retirement
31% said they expected to rely heavily on their CPP/QPP

Is expecting the government to fund your retirement realistic?

No! Paul Shelestowsky, a senior wealth adviser with Meridian Credit Union in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario believes that Canadians are playing a dangerous game with their future by expecting the benefits of making up for meagre savings. “CPP and OAS were never meant to form somebody’s retirement plan. They were meant to augment it and help as one of the pieces of the puzzle,” Mr. Shelestowsky says.

Do you know how much you’d earn if CPP and OAS were your only sources of income in 2015?

Your net income would be $17,883/year or $1,490/month. Could you possibly live out your golden years in the manner you had imagined with such a scant income? How would you ever obtain senior citizen debt relief?

If you’re like many Canadians you’re in a total state of shock right now. In 2013, a Leger Marketing survey for H&R Block found that 7 out of 10 non-retired Canadians were unaware of how much money CPP pays out monthly. The maximum in 2015 was $1,065 a month, but this is the maximum. The average CPP payment is only about $550.

What about senior citizen debt relief?

How many of you could maintain close to your current lifestyle on $1,490/month? It would be hard enough to pay your monthly bills, let along pay down your liabilities. Yet seniors are adding to their financial load even faster than the general population, with the average Canadian senior owing approximately $15,000. This is a serious issue and as a result, we’ve done a series of blogs/vlog about this issue:

Your solution

If you’re in need of senior citizen financial relief, you need a professional trustee to help you manage your financial problems before it reaches a critical stage where bankruptcy is your only option. We have been able to help many seniors carry out a successful debt settlement program. Successful completion of such a program will free you from the burden of your financial challenges to go on to live a productive, stress-free, financially sound life.

You should never take liabilities into retirement. NOW is the time to deal with financial problems; not once you’re on a seriously limited income and barely making ends meet. Sit down with a professional trustee and discuss your options. We’re experts on dealing with senior citizen debt relief and not so senior citizen financial issues. With immediate action and the right financial plan in place, you can be well on your way to a debt-free life Starting Over, Starting Now. Contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. today. Help is only a phone call away.

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CONSUMER PROPOSAL PROCESS FOR LOTTERY WINNERS? BUT WHY?

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date January 18, 2016

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Consumer proposal process for a lottery winner? Why?

Here’s a headline I’m sure you all remember – Three winners of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot. Here’s a headline you may have missed – The odds are that the US$1.5 billion Powerball winner will end up bankrupt (and if a Canadian, possibly a consumer proposal process).

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#VIDEO: AVERAGE STUDENT LOAN DEBT: REASONS WHY WE PITY YOU#

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date December 23, 2015

The rise of average student loan debt

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Average student loan debt is getting out of control. Post-secondary education is effectively a need for today’s labour market. According to the Canadian Federation of Students in its paper titled: “The Impact of Student Debt”, unfortunately, since the demand for education has inflated, public funding did not keep up. Public funding shortfalls have resulted in the increased cost of post-secondary education being borne by students.

The growth in average tuition fees

From 1990 to 2014, the national average tuition fees have seen an inflation adjusted increase of over one hundred and fifty per cent (150%). In Ontario, tuition fees have grown over one hundred and eighty percent (180%). For most students—often having spent very little time active within the workforce, other than for part-time work—funding their education has become more and more troublesome.

Students now taking on higher levels of average student loan debt

Many students are now taking on increased levels of debt for their education. Students requiring a Canada Student Loan currently graduate with an average student loan debt of over $28,000. Keep in mind that this is an average, with the costs of graduate education resulting in higher debt levels. Relying on debt to finance education suggests that there is a delay in the full impact of high tuition fees till after graduation—when interest begins to be charged.

Societal issues caused by rising average student loan debt statistics

This impact is now exacerbated by the effects of the most recent recession and the rising trend of precarious, and even unpaid, employment. The broader effects of high levels of student debt on both the person and the general economy are now resulting in various issues:

Young Canadians (15-24) accounted for over half of job losses over the last 5 years;
Un and under-employment can cost the Canadian economy over $22 billion by 2031;
In 2014, youth un and under-employment was twenty-seven per cent (27%);
Thirty per cent (30%) of medical students expect to graduate with over $100,000 in student debt;
Under-employment and work outside one’s field of study results in talent degradation, falling behind in ability, and lost networking opportunities;
Canada has seen a fifteen per cent (15%) growth in Canadians under the age of 30 who still live in their parent’s home since 1981;
Those with student debt have a fewer assets, savings or investments compared to debt-free peers.

Average student loan debt causes affect the Canadian economy

Starting out with huge debt and facing a weak labour market, this prevents graduates to fully take part within the Canadian economy. Student debt impacts career selections, even among professional school graduates in medicine and law. An estimate of unpaid internships is in the range of 300,000 graduates working with no pay.

Do you have too much debt? Then contact us now

If you are an individual or company who needs to free themselves from the stress and strain of too much debt, and especially if you have been told your situation is hopeless, Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. can prepare and carry out the plan made just for you, to free you from the burden of your financial challenges to go on to live a productive, stress-free, financially sound life.

Student loan debt has its own set of unique rules and complexities within the Canadian insolvency scheme. If you’re experiencing serious debt issues, contact a professional trustee for a free, no obligation consultation. The Ira Smith Team does not try to write new insolvency law or tax law. Rather, we will evaluate your situation within the existing statutes, and help you to arrive at the best possible solution for your problems, whether that solution is a bankruptcy alternative like credit counselling, debt consolidation or a consumer proposal or bankruptcy. Starting Over, Starting Now you can be debt free with the help of a professional, licensed trustee in bankruptcy. Contact us today.

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IT WILL BE EASY TO BEAT PM TRUDEAU’S VIEW OF WHAT DEFINES THE MIDDLE CLASS IN CANADA

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date November 30, 2015

What defines the middle class in Canada?

Canada’s newly elected federal Liberal government wishes to show what defines the middle class in Canada. It has plans to raise income taxes on the wealthy; but what does that really mean and what effect, if any, will it have on Canada’s middle class? Canada’s middle class has really been struggling and this is a plight that we have discussed in several blogs.

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Report

There is a new report out by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). Canada “has become a low-tax jurisdiction for the affluent compared to the U.S.,” the report says. It found that the average top marginal tax rate in the U.S., when combining federal and state taxes, is 47.9 per cent. In Canada, the average combined federal and provincial rate is 45.7 per cent. “In fact, during Canada’s high growth years between 1940 and 1980, the top marginal income tax rate was well over 70 per cent. … Our federal government used to ask more of Canada’s richest one per cent. There are plenty of reasons to do so again.”

Will the campaign trail have been what defines the middle class in Canada?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau campaigned to create a new tax bracket for Canada’s highest earners (the top 1% who earn over $200,000 per year). He stated it in every debate and he made it an important part of politics. He differentiated himself and the Liberal party from Stephen Harper and the Conservative party on this issue. It was always front and centre in the Canadian federal election 2015.

He proposed raising the top federal tax rate to 33%. It is presently at 29%. And he promised to lower taxes slightly for middle earners; however he did not define what he meant by lowering taxes slightly. So does he even know what defines the middle class in Canada?

The middle class may still not be better off under the Liberals

The study by the CCPA doesn’t agree with the number that Prime Minister Trudeau is proposing. Instead the CCPA believes that Canada’s 1% should have a federal tax rate of 65%. They estimate that this would amount to an extra $27,700 in taxes, on an average income of $289,000. The CCPA’s argument is that the 65% rate would bring in an additional $15.8 billion to $19.3 billion in revenue annually. With this money Canada could potentially provide free post-secondary education and cover the costs of infrastructure projects. Of course as you can imagine this is a hotly contested subject with no definitive answers.

The reality is that Canada’s middle class is still struggling. It’s difficult to consider the plight of Canada’s 1% when most Canadians are living paycheque to paycheque. Unless Prime Minister Trudeau will direct some of the new tax revenue into programs that directly help Canada’s middle class, I doubt that it is new infrastructure projects and free post-secondary education (even for children of the 1%?) that anyone wants to be the new Canada middle class definition, or to be what defines the middle class in Canada.

Do you have too much debt and are living paycheque to paycheque?

If you are struggling financially and feel overwhelmed by mounting debts, there is help out there. Contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc today. With a solid financial plan and immediate action we can help put your financial worries behind you Starting Over, Starting Now.

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407ETR BANKRUPTCY DEBT CHECKLIST: YOU NEED IT NOW!

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date November 25, 2015

To access the 407ETR bankruptcy debt checklist, simply click on the picture either at the top or bottom of this blog. It will take you to our secure website for access.

407ETR Bankruptcy Debt: How did the Checklist come about?

407ETR bankruptcy debt was the topic of last week’s blog 407ETR DEBT SETTLEMENT: OUR NEWEST GUILT FREE WAY TO DO IT, we reported on the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision in 407 ETR Concession Co. v. Canada (Superintendent of Bankruptcy), 2015 SCC 52 (CanLII) (the Moore Decision).

To summarize that decision, the SCC dismissed the 407ETR’s appeal because the discharge provisions of the BIA override the plate denial provisions of the Highway 407 Act.

We also reported that the effect of the SCC’s decision is that:

Pre-bankruptcy amounts owed to 407ETR are deemed to be provable claims under the BIA and can no longer be collected through plate denial under the Highway 407 Act following a customer’s discharge from bankruptcy
Where a person has been discharged from bankruptcy and has pre-bankruptcy amounts in plate denial, which are provable claims under the BIA, 407ETR will credit these amounts (plus interest and fees incurred on those amounts) on the person’s 407ETR bill, upon receipt of a Notice of Bankruptcy, and an Order of Discharge or a Certificate of Discharge.

In both cases, once the amount owing is credited, then the person is free to obtain plate renewal from the Province.

But the Court won’t tell me how to get my plate after getting rid of my 407ETR bankruptcy debt!

That is all well and good, but the SCC did not and would not tell the “man on the street” how to go about having the combination of the 407ETR and the Province of Ontario reflect all this and issue a new vehicle plate registered in the name of the discharged bankrupt. So we did!

Where do I get these tools?

We prepared a checklist so that discharged bankrupts and their advisors will have a roadmap as to what needs to be done and what tools are required in order for 407ETR and the Province to have the proper information in order to amend their records and allow for the vehicle plate registration.

To access the 407ETR bankruptcy debt checklist, simply click on the picture either at the top or bottom of this blog. It will take you to our secure website for access.

Do you have too much 407 debt and other debts?

Instead of going deeper into debt seek the help from a professional trustee, even if you’re not considering bankruptcy at this stage. A trustee in bankruptcy will evaluate your situation and help you to arrive at the best possible solution for your problems, whether that solution is a bankruptcy alternative like credit counselling, debt consolidation or a consumer proposal or bankruptcy. With immediate action and the right plan the Ira Smith Team can solve your financial problems Starting Over, Starting Now. We’re just a phone call away.

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CANADA REVENUE AGENCY SCAMS: IF YOU READ ONE ARTICLE, READ THIS ONE

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date November 23, 2015

Canada Revenue Agency scams

Canada Revenue Agency, or as it is also known, CRA, has noticed an increase in telephone scams where the caller claims to be from the CRA but is not, and is asking Canadians to beware. There is a CRA newsletter on the issue of Canada Revenue Agency scams and the fake Canada Revenue Agency scammers. These calls are fraudulent and could result in identity and financial theft, or vulnerable people being bullied into making a payment to a bogus Canada Revenue Agency officer. They will try to make you believe that the payment is going to a legitimate CRA account, but it isn’t. There is no such CRA program.

Canda Revenue Agency scams: Anyone is a target

Everyone is at risk of having their identity stolen and it’s easy to be taken in. Most people get a little nervous when they receive a phone call from the CRA; it’s like having a police car driving right behind you even if you’re not doing anything wrong. Recognizing the importance of warning the public about identity theft, we have already published several blogs on the subject:

Canada Revenue Agency scams: It will never happen to me, right?

A recent event prompted us to reach out and let you know that anyone can be a target. Ira Smith of Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. recently received a voicemail at home from someone claiming to be from CRA collections. Being a seasoned, professional trustee and aware of the recent uptick in identity fraud scams, Ira was immediately on guard when the caller asked him to have his SIN number ready for security purposes. Ira Googled the phone number that was left on the voicemail and sure enough, it was a scam.

Click below to listen to the CRA scam voicemail

Canda Revenue Agency scams: Do the RCMP know about this?

According to Corporal Josée Rousseau of the RCMP’s anti-fraud department, police first started seeing the scam two years ago. Callers work from boiler rooms and randomly phone people from purchased calling lists. They tell their victims they’re from Canada Revenue Agency, and they owe money in unpaid taxes. The RCMP also stated the callers are aggressive and often claim they will come to the victim’s house and arrest them if the money is not paid. They say many of the callers speak with a foreign accent and insist the money be paid immediately, either by credit card or via Western Union.

If you get a call from someone claiming to work for the CRA and want to confirm the authenticity of the call contact the CRA at 1-800-959-5525 for business-related calls and 1-800-959-8281 for individual calls. Or you can do as Ira did and Google the number and see what other people are reporting.

Canda Revenue Agency scams: Tips to identify possible scams

Here are some tips from the Canada Revenue Agency to help you identify possible tax scams:

The CRA:

never requests prepaid credit cards;
doesn’t ask for information about your passport, health card, or driver’s license;
does not share your taxpayer information with another person, unless you have provided the appropriate authorization; and
never leaves personal information on your answering machine or asks you to leave a message containing your personal information on an answering machine.

When in doubt, ask yourself the following:

Is there a reason that the CRA may be calling? Do I have a tax balance outstanding?
Is the requester asking for information I would not include on CRA forms with my tax return?
Is the requester asking for information I know the CRA already has on file for me?
How did the requester get my email address or telephone number?
Am I confident I know who is asking for the information?

If you have too much debt you need to take action NOW

Have you been a victim of identity theft or financial theft? If for any reason you’re facing serious financial difficulties, contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. today. We will review your file and take immediate action to get you back on a path towards debt-free living Starting Over, Starting Now.

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407 ETR DEBT SETTLEMENT: OUR NEWEST GUILT FREE WAY TO DO IT

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date November 19, 2015

407 ETR debt settlement

This 407 ETR debt settlement blog was reviewed earlier this week by Mr. Brian Empey, Partner, Goodmans LLP. We wish to express our thanks to Mr. Empey who made a valuable suggestion which we incorporated.

We have updated this blog for 2018 where 407 ETR has implemented some changes. Check out our blog 407 ETR RATES: THE ONLY 407 ETR RATES DEBT SETTLEMENT PLAN GUARANTEED TO ACTUALLY WORK for the update.

In January 2014 in our blog titled 407ETR FAIRNESS-ONTARIO COURT OF APPEAL ENSURES FRESH START we described to you the decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in 407 ETR Concession Company Limited v. Superintendent of Bankruptcy (In the Matter of the Bankruptcy of Matthew David Moore) (the Moore Decision).

The highway’s owners appealed that decision to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). On Friday, November 13, 2015, the SCC released three decisions all dealing with the same basic issue: does the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) take paramountcy over provincial laws purporting to deal with the issue of debt and bankruptcy in Canada. The SCC answer was a resounding YES!

What did the SCC decide about the provincial law about 407 debt settlement?

The SCC dismissed the appeal of the ETR. The SCC considered whether the plate denial provisions of the Highway 407 Act conflicted with the discharge provisions of the BIA. ETR’s position was that provincial law about plate denial should apply following a person’s discharge from bankruptcy. The Attorneys General for several provinces, including the Province of Ontario, advanced positions in support of the provinces’ jurisdiction to legislate in vehicle licensing.

The SCC’s decision upheld the Moore Decision which found that the discharge provisions of the BIA override the plate denial provisions of the Highway 407 Act.

What is the effect on ETR debt settlement?

The effect of the SCC’s decision is that pre-bankruptcy amounts owed to the ETR are deemed to be provable claims under the BIA and can no longer be collected through plate denial under the Highway 407 Act following a customer’s discharge from bankruptcy. Therefore, 407 etr debt settlement is possible.

Where a person has been discharged from bankruptcy and has pre-bankruptcy amounts in plate denial, which are provable claims under the BIA, 407 ETR will credit these amounts (plus interest and fees incurred on those amounts) on the person’s 407 ETR bill, upon receipt of a Notice of Bankruptcy, and an Order of Discharge or a Certificate of Discharge.

In both cases, once the amount owing is credited, then the person is free to get plate renewal from the Province.

What will 407 ETR do next?

407 ETR must and is abiding by the SCC decision. They will set up a protocol whereby those who have already been discharged from bankruptcy and have been denied a plate renewal will be able to prove they have been discharged, get the 407 ETR debt, including penalty and interest, reversed, and get a plate renewal.

Those who are still in the middle of their bankruptcy proceedings and not yet discharged will be able to apply to have a plate renewal, once they are discharged from bankruptcy and prove it to 407 ETR.

Interestingly enough, there was no evidence whatsoever in any of the Court cases, including this one before the SCC, as to the 407 ETR’s right to deny anyone credit. When you get your transponder, the 407 ETR is actually extending credit to you, in the form of use of the toll highway in return for the toll charges they expect you to pay. It is no different from the bank loaning you money, and expecting you to repay it in full, with interest.

Will 407 ETR deny extending credit to discharged bankrupts? Will they only issue a new transponder to discharged bankrupts who give them a large cash deposit so that use of the 407 ETR will only be on a “cash and carry” basis? We don’t know, they have so far been silent on the issue, but it is still early in the game.

Do you need 407 etr debt settlement and a plan for your other debts too?

Instead of going deeper into debt seek help from a professional trustee, even if you’re not considering bankruptcy at this stage. A trustee in bankruptcy will evaluate your situation and help you to arrive at the best possible solution for your problems, whether that solution is a bankruptcy alternative like credit counselling, debt consolidation or a consumer proposal or bankruptcy. With immediate action and the right plan, the Ira Smith Team can solve your financial problems Starting Over, Starting Now. We’re just a phone call away.

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# VIDEO – FINANCIAL INFIDELITY HELP: USE THESE SECRET STRATEGIES TO SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE #

Post author By Brandon Smith
Post date November 4, 2015

Financial infidelity meaning

Financial infidelity occurs when couples with joint finances lie to each other about money. For example, one partner may hide significant debts in a separate account while the other partner is unaware.

Couples need financial infidelity help

The media describes the topic of financial infidelity often. We have also written about financial infidelity help advice in the past:

Studies show for financial infidelity help

The noted UK publication, The Guardian, recently published its article “Financial infidelity: how to prevent money secrets from hurting a marriage”. In the article, they noted that:

in 2011, the National Endowment for Financial Education discovered that 31% of Americans who responded to a poll admitted lying to their partners about their finances
67% of respondents said the secrets – when revealed – led to arguments, 42% said it damaged trust, and 16% said it even led to divorce
their updated survey in 2013 showed an increase from 31% to 33% of respondents

9 signs that financial infidelity help is required

Entrepreneur Magazine recently published an article titled “9 Signs of Financial Infidelity”. That article listed them as:

New spending patterns
Excessive shopping
Fat brokerage statements
Moodiness
Sudden changes in compensation
Recent purchases of art or antiques
Newly opened accounts
Signing documents without review
Lack of communication

We can provide financial infidelity help to get you out of debt

When it comes to marriage finances, honesty is the best policy. If you have committed financial infidelity or have been the victim of financial infidelity, you may be in serious financial jeopardy. Don’t wait until you are out of options. Contact a professional trustee as soon as possible. The Ira Smith team is a full service insolvency and financial restructuring practice serving companies and people throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) facing financial crisis or bankruptcy that need a plan for Starting Over, Starting Now. We can help. Call today.

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