Annual BC Consumer Debt Study Reveals New Debt Red Flag
Feb 7, 2019
Sands & Associates, British Columbia’s largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees recently released the findings of its sixth annual BC Consumer Debt Study, based on survey responses from over 1,600 British Columbians who had either filed for personal...Read more
Not All is Created Equal When it Comes to Debt – Breakfast Television Vancouver
Jan 31, 2019
Most Canadians are carrying some type of debt, from a mortgage to a student loan to a (or several!) credit card. But what many consumers don’t consider, is that not all types of debt are created equal and it’s important to take stock before taking on the...Read more
4 Debt Help Resources Everyone Should Know About
Jan 29, 2019
As Licensed Insolvency Trustees, we have the legal authority and expertise to help you get out of debt. For many people that come to see us, some of the best value we provide is to give coaching and education about what resources exist for consumers faced...Read more
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
Consumers Seeking Debt Help on the Rise – BNN Bloomberg Reports
Jan 3, 2019
Record-high debt levels, interest rate hikes and a jump in payday loan use are being cited as just some of the reasons more and more Canadians are reaching out for professional debt help. BNN Bloomberg spoke with debt help experts from the insolvency industry...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
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
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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?
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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
