Charla Smith & Company Ltd.

06/12/2026

Just as money problems can strain relationships, the breakdown of those relationships can lead to debt. In this blog, we discuss why and what you can do to manage money and debt in the wake of a relationship breakdown.

https://csmithco.ca/pages/the-debt-impact-from-relationship-breakdowns

05/09/2026

In 2024, 137,295 Canadians filed for insolvency.

Anyone who works in the field of insolvency knows that the profile of a person who makes an insolvency filing doesn’t fit one stereotype.

However, the latest release from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy on the Canadian Consumer Debtor Profile from 2024 provides some interesting summarized information about debtors.

https://csmithco.ca/pages/debt-reality-in-canada-consumer-debtor-profile

04/11/2026

We regularly meet with people who have a long history of managing their finances responsibly, but everything changed after an unexpected health challenge entered the picture. When you combine reduced income, higher expenses, and delays in support, it is not hard to understand why debt becomes a part of the picture.

Health issues and disabilities can change a person’s life in ways that go far beyond the medical diagnosis. When those changes lead to debt, making a plan to deal with the debt helps you focus your energy on fixing the situation, and the reduction of stress may even help you in managing your health issues as well.

https://csmithco.ca/pages/medical-issues-and-debt-how-medical-issues-and-disability-can-lead-to-debt-and-what-support-exists

12/05/2025

Financial Literacy Month is over, and we thank you for checking out our series of new blogs during November.

It's time to announce the latest organization that Charla Smith & Company is supporting:

THE CALGARY FOOD BANK

The Calgary Food Bank is the first line of emergency food support for people facing crisis. They receive almost no government funding and instead rely mainly on donations.

If you are able, please consider supporting the food bank. If you are struggling to afford food, there are many organizations that can organize a referral to the food bank for you. Reach out to us if you need more information on this.

Together, we fight hunger and its root causes because no one should go hungry.