Credit Cards and Consumer Proposals
May 15, 2026
Credit card bills are one of the most common types of debt consumers seek solutions for, and a Consumer Proposal can be a smart option for Canadians to clear their debt without taking out a consolidation loan. Working with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in...Read more
Tax Tips From Debt Experts
Apr 13, 2026
Filing your annual income tax return might feel like a financial win if you’re expecting a refund, but for many Canadians filing can be a source of stress, especially if you have a balance owing on your tax return that you’ll struggle to repay. Read...Read more
How to Stop a Payday Loan Borrowing Cycle
Mar 23, 2026
Although payday loans are intended to help consumers with an unexpected financial need, many people wind up using them to cover day-to-day costs of living. Because payday and ‘fast cash’ loans come at a much higher cost than other types of borrowing...Read more
New Study Reveals BC Consumers Struggling to Meet Living Expenses Turning to Debt
Feb 2, 2026
Costs of living are now the top cause of problem debt for consumers surveyed in latest BC Consumer Debt Study from Sands & Associates. Sands & Associates’ 2025 BC Consumer Debt Study polled over 2,300 people across British Columbia who...Read more
Latest BC Consumer Debt Study Finds Costs of Living Driving Personal Debt Problems
Jan 19, 2026
Over 1 in 4 consumers polled in the 2025 BC Consumer Debt Study attributed the direct main cause of their debt to using credit for essential costs of living income could not cover – a first in the BC Consumer Debt Study series 13-year...Read more
Business Bankruptcy in BC
Oct 6, 2025
Dealing with debt issues as a business owner can be overwhelming, and many people don’t know what their responsibilities, rights, and remedies are when it comes to dealing with debts incurred through their business operations. A Licensed Insolvency Trustee...Read more
Division 1 Proposals for Business Debt
Oct 6, 2025
A common misconception among business owners is that the only option to deal with a struggling business is bankruptcy or receivership, nothing in between. Business owners often feel they are at the mercy of their creditors or bank. The reality is that a...Read more
Alternatives to Personal Bankruptcy
Aug 18, 2025
Many consumers dealing with overwhelming debt worry they have no way to solve a debt problem besides declaring bankruptcy – but this is often not the case. In Canada there are alternatives to personal bankruptcy that can help you manage, reduce, and pay...Read more
How to Manage Personal Debt and Finances Through Economic Instability
Jul 7, 2025
If you’re a BC consumer concerned about the effects of economic uncertainties on your personal finances, you’re not alone. For many people who are carrying debt, even a small change can upset a household budget and cause debt to become a serious problem....Read more
Debunking Common Consumer Debt Myths
Jun 2, 2025
Licensed Insolvency Trustees are Canada’s official debt help professionals, and we are uniquely qualified and empowered to offer advice and help to individuals looking for support and solutions to deal with their debt. Our job is to help you understand...Read more
How Does a Consumer Proposal Affect You?
May 5, 2025
A Consumer Proposal is a powerful debt solution provided by Licensed Insolvency Trustees that allows you to consolidate your debt and make your creditors an offer to repay the balance that you can reasonably afford, interest-free. Virtually all your...Read more
