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Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Colwood

Mar 25, 2019

One of our three Vancouver Island locations, Sands & Associates’ Colwood office serves local residents of Colwood, Langford and surrounding areas. Our friendly team of debt management experts helps individuals and small businesses assess their debt...Read more

4 Tips for a Stress-Free Tax Time

Mar 13, 2019

Tax season can be the best of times (if you’re getting a refund), or the worst of times (if you procrastinate filing or know you owe money). Like it or not, tax time is here! Vice-President at Sands & Associates and Vancouver Licensed Insolvency...Read more

Risky and Riskier – Understanding Payday and Brokered Cash Loans

Feb 25, 2019

When it comes to alternative borrowing, payday loans are about as risky as it gets. Payday loans are often used as a way to get access to credit quickly, regardless of your credit history or score. Here’s how it works: Payday loans are short-term loans...Read more

Why Financial Advisors Need to Know a Debt Expert

Feb 21, 2019

“Knowing is not owing” isn’t just good advice for those in debt; if you’re a specialist in the financial industry, here’s why you should have a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (formerly called Bankruptcy Trustees) within your professional...Read more

What’s the Difference Between Credit Counselling and Debt Consolidation?

Feb 11, 2019

One of the first debt management tools most people research is a debt consolidation loan. Another debt solution that is a type of debt consolidation is a credit counselling program, often known as a Debt Management Plan (“DMP”). Although both options can...Read more

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

How Bankruptcy Protects Your Assets

Jan 14, 2019

Think bankruptcy puts your assets at risk? Filing a bankruptcy in Canada actually provides protection for assets and income. Learn more about how bankruptcy protects your assets. When a person is unable to pay their debts, this will often set off...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Tri-Cities

Jan 4, 2019

Providing debt help in the Tri-Cities area of Metro Vancouver, Sands & Associates’ Tri-Cities office is located in the city of Port Coquitlam. In addition to being part of our multi-year Consumer Choice Award winning office network, our Tri-Cities...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

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Colwood

4 Tips for a Stress-Free Tax Time

Risky and Riskier – Understanding Payday and Brokered Cash Loans

Why Financial Advisors Need to Know a Debt Expert

What’s the Difference Between Credit Counselling and Debt Consolidation?

Annual BC Consumer Debt Study Reveals New Debt Red Flag

Not All is Created Equal When it Comes to Debt – Breakfast Television Vancouver

4 Debt Help Resources Everyone Should Know About

How Bankruptcy Protects Your Assets

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Tri-Cities

Consumers Seeking Debt Help on the Rise – BNN Bloomberg Reports

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