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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

Four 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

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

Sands & Associates Wins Consumer Choice Award for 8th Consecutive Year

Dec 10, 2018

Sands & Associates is proud to announce that we have been voted the Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Vancouver and Lower Mainland Bankruptcy/Licensed Insolvency Trustees for 2019. This award marks a consecutive eight-year win for Sands...Read more

Life After Bankruptcy – What You Need to Know

Dec 3, 2018

Whether you are considering filing bankruptcy, already underway with filing, or just finishing bankruptcy - we know you have questions about “life after bankruptcy”. We’ve outlined information about what happens once bankruptcy is over, and some tips...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

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

Four 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

After Making a Consumer Proposal – What You Need to Know

Sands & Associates Wins Consumer Choice Award for 8th Consecutive Year

Life After Bankruptcy – What You Need to Know

Breakfast Television Vancouver: 5 Facts About Debt You Didn’t Know

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