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
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
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
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
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
Global News – Money Matters: Five Sneaky Credit Killers
Aug 21, 2017
Sands & Associates Vice-President and Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin recently appeared on the Global News segment “Money Matters”. In this segment, Blair sheds light on some of the most common, yet often unknown issues that can impact...Read more
Mental and Physical Health Suffers under Strain of Debt: BC Consumer Debt Study Report
Jun 5, 2017
Sands & Associates recently released the results of the fifth annual BC Consumer Debt Study. The study highlighted several findings, with a focus on providing insights into the psychological and physical impacts of debts on consumers. The 2017 BC...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
CTV News at Noon: “Tips for Tax Time”
Mar 20, 2017
Vice-President of Sands & Associates and Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin was a guest on CTV Vancouver’s ‘News at Noon’ today. While tax time can seem intimidating to many filers (especially if you owe money), the season for tax returns is...Read more
CTV News at Noon: “Relationships & Debt”
Feb 7, 2017
Vice-President of Sands & Associates and Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin was a guest on CTV Vancouver’s ‘News at Noon’ today. Although finances don’t often play a part in couples Valentine’s Day plans, one in three couples do say that...Read more
CTV News at Noon: “Budget Best Practices to Start 2017 Off Right!”
Jan 9, 2017
Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Vice-President of Sands & Associates Blair Mantin was a guest on CTV Vancouver’s ‘News at Noon’ today. With a fresh year and new resolutions, January is the perfect time to start, or improve upon a household...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
CTV Morning Live – Ask an Expert: “Credit Scores – 101”
Oct 14, 2015
Sands & Associates Vice-President and licensed Trustee Blair Mantin appeared on today’s CTV Morning Live segment “Ask an Expert”. Today’s episode explores credit scores, and how they can be improved. Mistaking American credit laws for our own...Read more
CTV Morning Live – Ask an Expert: “What is a Consumer Proposal?”
Sep 28, 2015
Sands & Associates Vice-President and licensed Trustee Blair Mantin will be appearing on today’s CTV Morning Live segment “Ask an Expert”. Today’s segment focuses on the number one alternative to bankruptcy in Canada, a Consumer Proposal. A...Read more
CTV Morning Live – Ask an Expert: “What is Bankruptcy?”
Sep 14, 2015
Sands & Associates Vice-President and licensed Trustee Blair Mantin appeared on today’s CTV Morning Live segment “Ask an Expert”. An often misunderstood process, today’s episode asks: “What is bankruptcy?” Watch the clip here, and read more...Read more
Joe Debtor: 2015 Study Findings
May 11, 2015
Ontario Trustees Hoyes Michalos recently released their 2015 “Joe Debtor” study, exposing concerning trends for those financially at-risk and examining why and how Canadians face economic distress. Some encouraging figures emerged from the 2015 Joe...Read more
Sands & Associates Releases Third Annual BC Consumer Debt Study
Mar 16, 2015
Sands & Associates, BC’s largest firm of licensed Credit Counsellors, Proposal Administrators and Trustees in Bankruptcy released results of their third annual BC Consumer Debt Study today, specifically focused on markets throughout Vancouver and the...Read more
Blair Mantin shares Budget Basics with Vancouver’s Breakfast Television
Jan 6, 2015
Sands & Associates’ Vice-President and Bankruptcy Trustee Blair Mantin appeared on Vancouver’s Breakfast Television to share tips on how viewers can create and maintain a successful budget. Watch here: Why is a budget important? Less than half...Read more
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