Consumers Delay Seeking Debt Help Despite Drain on Mental Health – Latest BC Consumer Debt Study
Jan 20, 2025
Almost 4 in 5 consumers polled in the 2024 BC Consumer Debt Study say their mental health suffered being in debt and 40% of people surveyed waited more than two years to seek professional debt help. Findings from Sands & Associates’ 2024 BC...Read more
The Debt-Free Difference
Dec 4, 2023
Making debt payments month after month can seem never-ending, and being debt-free too far off to imagine. If you’re feeling frustrated with your debt, or as though you’ll never get your debt paid off – know that you are not alone in this, and that...Read more
Dealing with Debt – Global News Features Real Stories from BC Consumers
Feb 27, 2023
Findings from the 2022 BC Consumer Debt Study recently released by Sands & Associates offer unique insights into consumer debt issues in the province, with over 1,400 British Columbians who recently used a legal debt relief process having participated in...Read more
Tips to Help Manage Your Debt Stress
Nov 4, 2020
November is Canada’s Financial Literacy Month, with this year’s 10th anniversary theme aimed at helping Canadians learn how to manage their finances in challenging times. As BC’s largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees focused on providing debt...Read more
Tips for Dealing with Credit Card Debt
Jun 16, 2020
Although one of the most common types of debts consumers can have – credit cards also tend to be the most problematic, that’s according to a BC Consumer Debt Study released earlier this year by Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates. Credit...Read more
Meet Jessica, Hear her Debt-Free Success Story
Dec 27, 2019
Even debts that start off small can snowball into long-term unmanageable monthly payments and a balance that just doesn’t seem to go down, no matter how disciplined you are with making monthly payments. The worry and stress of a money problem isn’t...Read more
Meet Tammy, Hear her Debt-Free Success Story
Nov 26, 2019
Unexpected life events can make it difficult to meet financial demands, and many Canadians find themselves struggling with money problems every year. We understand that it can be difficult to take the first step of asking for help, especially if you’re used...Read more
Bankruptcy Success Story: Meet Suzanne
Nov 12, 2019
Meet Suzanne - she lives in BC’s lower mainland, owns her own home and vehicle, has a career as a self-employed financial advisor that she loves and describes herself as being financially stable. Suzanne’s journey to success hasn’t been smooth or easy,...Read more
Meet Peter, Hear his Debt-Free Success Story
Oct 23, 2019
Life events beyond our control often have serious long-term financial consequences. Despite many people’s best efforts, they’re sometimes simply unable to continue to manage their debts on their own. It’s important for consumers and business owners to...Read more
Meet Ian, Hear his Debt-Free Success Story
Sep 30, 2019
Many people wait to seek help with their debts because they’re worried there is no solution to their situation, or they fear being judged for struggling to manage their finances. The truth is that money problems can happen to anyone, and there are real...Read more
After Making a Consumer Proposal – What You Need to Know
Dec 17, 2018
No matter what stage of making a Consumer Proposal you may be at (even if you’re still considering one), you probably have questions about what to expect after your Consumer Proposal is finished. Below we’ve outlined some important information about what...Read more
What Happens After You File Bankruptcy?
Dec 3, 2018
Many people worry that a bankruptcy will be a permanent or long-term setback. The reality is that personal bankruptcy provides a financial fresh start by eliminating debts that you may have struggled for years to manage and repay. Once your bankruptcy is...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
