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
How to Pay Off Student Loans in BC
Feb 26, 2018
Does it feel like you’ll never be free from student loans? There IS hope! As Licensed Insolvency Trustees in BC, we meet with people every day who are struggling to pay off student debt. Some are unable to find work in their chosen field, others are...Read more
What Debts Can a Licensed Insolvency Trustee Help With?
Feb 19, 2018
BC Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates answers your questions about how to get out of debt using options such as debt consolidation, Consumer Proposals, and personal bankruptcy: Q: What kind of debt can a Licensed Insolvency Trustee help...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
Budget Best Practices with Blair Mantin: Breakfast Television Vancouver
Jan 29, 2018
How much of my income should be allocated to housing? What percentage of my pay should go towards debt repayment? Savings? Groceries? These are just a few commonly asked questions for people looking for best practices when it comes to budgeting. ...Read more
What the Higher Interest Rate Means to You: Blair Mantin on Breakfast Television Vancouver
Jan 19, 2018
A predicted interest rate hike took effect this week, following record-low interest rates Canadians have previously enjoyed. The Bank of Canada’s interest rate raise has left many Canadians wondering how they may be impacted. Debt management expert...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: “I’m in debt. Now what?” – 5 Options to Get Out of Debt
Dec 11, 2017
One of the biggest challenges people face when they find themselves in debt is not knowing what debt options exist to solve the problem. Sands & Associates Vice-President and Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin recently joined Global News BC and...Read more
Global News: “Focus on Financial Literacy Month” – 5 Things You Didn’t Know about Debt
Nov 20, 2017
Vice-President of Sands & Associates and Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin was a recent guest of Global News Vancouver, for a segment highlighting November’s Financial Literacy Month. Blair shares “5 Things You Didn’t Know about 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
