The Juggle is Real A Different Way to Think About Debt, Taxes & Your Financial Future with Robinson Smith | E177
In this episode, Robinson Smith, Founder & CEO of Smith Manoeuvre Services Corp and Smith Consulting Group Ltd., joins Andryanna for a conversation on easing mortgage and financial overwhelm for everyday Canadians—especially as holiday spending and gifting expectations ramp up.
In this episode, he breaks down:
Where financial overwhelm is really coming from for Canadian homeowners
How to reframe your mortgage from burden → long-game wealth tool
The difference between “good debt” vs “bad debt”
Why taxes matter so much when it comes to family finances
Why this strategy works without needing extra monthly income
How busy parents can realistically implement it
Smart holiday budgeting + intentional gifting advice
A clear first step families can take now to feel more confident in the new year
It's an insightful, practical listen for parents balancing mortgages, bills, and holiday spending pressure—without sacrificing hope for their financial future.
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Key themes include:
homeownership + tax systems in Canada, mortgage mindset reframing, reducing non-deductible debt faster, achievable financial literacy steps for busy parents, smarter holiday budgeting, intentional gifting, and building real wealth without extra cashflow.