Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Port Coquitlam
Jan 4, 2019
With never-ending interest charges and the constant financial demands of costs of living, getting your debts paid off can feel like an impossible goal, and many different life events and situations can cause people to be unable to repay their debts despite...Read more
Breakfast Television Vancouver: 5 Facts About Debt You Didn’t Know
Nov 26, 2018
If you were facing a serious financial problem because of debt, would you know what legal options, rights and remedies were available to you? The stressful reality many Canadians face is that they don’t know the facts about how to manage a debt problem, or...Read more
Getting Debt Advice
Nov 26, 2018
Do you need advice on how to deal with your debts? Have you found yourself facing a major financial crisis? Tired of making minimum payments that never seem to get you ahead? The best place to get debt advice is from a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. Why?...Read more
What’s the Difference Between Credit Counselling and Bankruptcy?
Nov 5, 2018
This installment in Sands & Associates’ “Ask a Licensed Insolvency Trustee” series compares some of the main differences between credit counselling programs and personal bankruptcy. Q: What’s the difference between credit counselling and...Read more
Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Kelowna
Oct 22, 2018
Are you looking for help managing your debt, or wondering where to turn for professional debt advice? Sands & Associates can help you clear your debt and get a financial fresh start. As Licensed Insolvency Trustees we are Canada’s official debt...Read more
Breakfast Television Vancouver: Tips to Avoid the Minimum Payment Trap
Oct 2, 2018
According to Equifax data last year approximately 59% of Canadians paid off their credit card balances in full each month; so far this year that number has declined to 56%. Although this may seem like a small change, the fact that total consumer debt...Read more
Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Kamloops
Sep 17, 2018
Sands & Associates’ Kamloops office is one of our two locations providing debt help solutions to consumers and small businesses in BC’s Thompson-Okanagan region. We understand that carrying debt can be tough, and sometimes the decision to open up and...Read more
Can you Keep your House if you File Bankruptcy?
Sep 10, 2018
Many homeowners struggling with their debts worry what will happen to their house if they claim bankruptcy. The good news is that filing a bankruptcy does not mean that you will automatically lose your home. Let’s review some of the key facts about...Read more
Global News: Unexpected Debt – and What to do About it
Jul 3, 2018
While it’s common for debts to build up slowly over time, there are often cases where people are confronted with debts they were not expecting. Vancouver Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin visited Global News to talk about some common scenarios where...Read more
How Does Debt Management Affect Credit Ratings?
May 14, 2018
Award-winning Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates answer commonly-asked questions about debt help in BC. Q: How does debt management affect credit ratings? A: There are several possible debt management options available to consumers,...Read more
Global News: Tips for Tax Time
Apr 3, 2018
April 30th is the deadline for most Canadians to file a personal tax return. Tax time can seem intimidating, especially if you owe money. Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Senior Vice-President of Sands & Associates Blair Mantin shared some key tips...Read more
5 Do’s and Don’ts for Tax Time: Breakfast Television Vancouver
Mar 26, 2018
While some people look forward to an annual cheque from the government courtesy of their tax refund, others dread the chore of filing. Like it or not, as the expression goes: “two things in life are certain - death and taxes” and tax time is...Read more
Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Nanaimo
Mar 19, 2018
Does it feel as though your debt payments are never-ending? Are you considering whether you should take out a debt consolidation loan, make a Consumer Proposal, or even declare personal bankruptcy? Licensed Insolvency Trustees are debt solution experts,...Read more
Global News: “What to Do with Seniors’ Debt Problems”
Mar 8, 2018
More and more Canadians are retiring with debt, which has helped contribute to a demographic commonly known as “Grandpa Debtors”. It’s not uncommon for the difficulties of carrying debt into retirement to snowball quickly for retirees. The impact...Read more
Global News: Relationships and Debt
Feb 13, 2018
With 1 in 3 couples claiming that debt is a major source of stress, Vancouver debt expert, Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin of Sands & Associates joined Global News BC to share some professional Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to managing debt...Read more
Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Victoria
Feb 5, 2018
Carrying too much debt or feeling debt-stressed can have a huge influence on our lives. As Licensed Insolvency Trustees we meet with people seeking debt help every day and we understand that life events out of our control can and do happen, and these often...Read more
An Overview of BC’s Statute of Limitations on Debt
Jan 15, 2018
Many British Columbia residents who are facing credit and debt problems are unaware that a provincial statute of limitations exists on debt – BC’s Limitation Act. Read on for an overview as to how the statute of limitations on debt works in BC, and some...Read more
Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Surrey
Jan 2, 2018
Debt can feel like an impossible problem to solve, and debt-stress can impact virtually every part of a person’s life. Although it may feel like there’s no way out, there are solutions that can clear your debt and get you a financial fresh start, and you...Read more
Global News: Minimum Payment Math
Oct 2, 2017
Blair Mantin, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Vice-President of Sands & Associates recently appeared on Global News Vancouver. In this segment Blair explains the realities of “Minimum Payment Math” and highlights some examples of minimum payment...Read more
Breakfast Television Vancouver: 5 Signs Your Debt Might Be a Problem
Sep 25, 2017
Blair Mantin, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Vice-President of Sands & Associates was a recent guest on Vancouver’s Breakfast Television. Debt is a fact of life for most Canadians, with recent Statistics Canada research indicating that Canadians...Read more
Global News – Money Matters: Not All Debts are Created Equal
Sep 5, 2017
Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Vice-President of Sands & Associates Blair Mantin was a recent guest at Global News Vancouver. In this “Money Matters” segment, Blair shares professional tips and insights that every consumer should know. As Blair...Read more
Sands & Associates Releases Fifth Annual BC Consumer Debt Study
May 25, 2017
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – May 25, 2017 Sands & Associates, BC’s largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees, released the results of their fifth annual BC Consumer Debt Study today. The 2017 BC Consumer Debt Study provides an in-depth look...Read more
CTV News at Noon “Tips for Tax Debt”
Apr 10, 2017
Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin was a guest of CTV Vancouver’s ‘News at Noon’ today. With tax season in full swing, the prospect of facing tax debts is front and center for many British Columbians. The focus of this segment helps to address...Read more
Can a Licensed Insolvency Trustee Help with Government Debts?
Mar 13, 2017
Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin answers your questions about how to manage debts, including options such as Credit Counselling, Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy in BC! Q: Can a Licensed Insolvency Trustee help with government debts? A: ...Read more
Sands & Associates Answers your Top FAQs – Part II
Aug 2, 2016
Most people aren’t aware of how Consumer Proposals or personal bankruptcy work – so it’s no surprise that as Licensed Insolvency Trustees we get asked a lot of questions each and every day. We’ve asked some of our knowledgeable staff to answer the...Read more
5 Reasons You Should File a Consumer Proposal
Jun 20, 2016
A Consumer Proposal is a powerful debt management tool, and if you’ve considered paying off your debt through a debt consolidation loan, a credit counselling program, or even personal bankruptcy, filing a Consumer Proposal should be on your list of debt...Read more
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How Do I Get a Consumer Proposal Loan?
Jul 10, 2023
Consumer Proposals are a unique solution for Canadians to consolidate and cut their debts, without needing new financing or loans. Read on to understand how filing a Consumer Proposal works, how you can finish a Consumer Proposal early – and why you should...Read more
What Happens When You Can’t Pay Your Debt?
Jul 10, 2019
Money problems often sneak up on consumers, and few people are prepared to face unexpected financial hardships that leave them unable to repay their debts as planned. If you’re worried about being unable to pay your credit cards or other debts, read on to...Read more
