Announcement: Licensed Insolvency Trustees – New Name, Same Amazing Service
Apr 11, 2016
Late in 2015, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) announced upcoming changes to the insolvency professional designation throughout Canada. Effective April 1st, professionals formerly designated as Insolvency or Bankruptcy Trustees are now...Read more
Sands & Associates Releases Fourth Annual BC Consumer Debt Study
Mar 21, 2016
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – March 21, 2016 Sands & Associates, BC’s largest firm of Credit Counsellors and Licensed Insolvency Trustees released results of their fourth annual BC Consumer Debt Study today. The 2016 BC Consumer Debt Study...Read more
Blair Mantin shares Debt Solutions on CTV Morning Live
Feb 10, 2016
Sands & Associates Vice-President and Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Blair Mantin appeared recently on Vancouver’s CTV Morning Live segment to share insights into solutions BC residents have available to them, in the event they find themselves facing...Read more
CTV Morning Live – Ask an Expert: “Tackling Student Loans”
Nov 9, 2015
Sands & Associates Vice-President and licensed Trustee Blair Mantin appeared on today’s CTV Morning Live segment “Ask an Expert”. Today’s segment looked at how students can tackle their student loans. Recent studies have shown that students may...Read more
Why Knowing is Not Owing
Nov 2, 2015
When faced with a financial crisis many people are unsure where to turn for guidance. Between friends, family and the internet a plethora of information and possible solutions seem to be available. But what happens when we think we know? More often than not...Read more
Blair Mantin guest on “Debt Free in 30” Radio Show and Podcast
Oct 27, 2014
Sands & Associates Vice-President and licensed trustee Blair Mantin recently spoke with Debt Free in 30 host Doug Hoyes about American-based debt settlement companies, and their impact on Canadians. While debt settlement companies have received media...Read more
4 Budget Issues That Point to a Debt Problem
Oct 20, 2014
Budgeting and debt management are two financial areas that are closely related, and in many situations, people who are facing a debt problem have been struggling with money day-to-day for months or even years. If you find yourself in any of the following...Read more
Statute of Limitations and Debts in BC
Jul 21, 2014
A group of debt experts from across the country including Blair Mantin, President and Licensed Insolvency Trustee at Sands & Associates in British Columbia, spoke with CanadaCreditCards.com to help shed light on the varying limitation periods of consumer...Read more
Trustee in Bankruptcy Basics
Jun 23, 2014
If you’re considering meeting with a bankruptcy trustee about your debts you probably have a lot of questions about what a trustee does. If you’ve never even heard of a bankruptcy trustee or Consumer Proposal administrator there’s probably even more...Read more
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Bankruptcy
Apr 7, 2014
If you’re researching bankruptcy in BC you’ll find an overwhelming amount of available information, whether it’s from the internet, friends and family or even a financial advisor. Unfortunately, it won’t all be true… A lot of people tend to make up...Read more
But what about my Credit Score?
Oct 21, 2013
Concerns about credit reports and credit scores are very common worries that people mention. Despite the fact that their debts are causing stress, some individuals are more focused on what the credit bureau thinks of them than what they are facing (often on...Read more
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How Do I Get a Consumer Proposal Loan?
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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?
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
