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Does Debt Impact Mental Health? Latest BC Consumer Debt Study Says Emotional Burden Can Be Substantial

Jan 16, 2023

Almost 4 in 5 people polled in the 2022 BC Consumer Debt Study said their mental health suffered being in debt. Findings from the 2022 BC Consumer Debt Study were released today, offering a unique and frank view of consumer debt issues British Columbians...Read more

What’s the Best Way to Consolidate my Debt?

Dec 12, 2022

Debt consolidation can make it easier for you to pay off your debt, and there are several different types of debt consolidation you might consider. Read on to learn about one of the best ways consumers can consolidate AND cut their debt without paying...Read more

Ways to Deal with Credit Card Debt

Nov 28, 2022

What can you do to get a handle on credit card balances and pay off your credit card bills for good? Read on for strategies in managing credit card balances, paying down credit card debt, and the professional resources available to BC consumers. The Problem...Read more

Learn the Answers to Top FAQs Debt Experts Hear

Nov 16, 2022

Finding your way through the ins and outs of consumer debt can feel understandably overwhelming for the average person, and many people are unsure what to ask, or where to turn to get the facts about debt. President of Sands & Associates and BC...Read more

Should I Be Worried? Debt Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Oct 26, 2022

Consumers are dodging more financial obstacles than ever before, and it can be difficult to pinpoint when debt is shifting from a manageable payment to a growing problem. Blair Mantin, President of Sands & Associates, BC’s largest firm of Licensed...Read more

Options for Consumer Debt Relief in BC

Oct 10, 2022

Many people struggling to manage their monthly debt payments or pay off their debt balances in full don’t know where to turn for help. As Licensed Insolvency Trustees, debt help is what we do! Read on to learn about different strategies and resources...Read more

Debt Forgiveness with Personal Bankruptcy: Step-by-Step

Sep 26, 2022

Personal bankruptcy can offer powerful debt relief for people struggling to manage overwhelming debt. Read on to learn how personal bankruptcy works in BC, and the steps involved with declaring and completing bankruptcy. How Do Bankruptcies Work in...Read more

Consolidating Debt with a Consumer Proposal: Step-by-Step

Sep 12, 2022

Making a Consumer Proposal is one of the best ways Canadians can consolidate and cut their debt. Read on to learn about key benefits to Consumer Proposal debt consolidation, how the Consumer Proposal process works in BC, and the steps involved in starting and...Read more

Is Personal Bankruptcy Right for Me?

Aug 22, 2022

If you’re struggling to manage and pay off your debts personal bankruptcy may be a formal debt forgiveness solution worth exploring. Read on to learn about the often-misunderstood personal bankruptcy process and information to help you decide whether filing...Read more

Is a Consumer Proposal Right for Me?

Aug 8, 2022

A unique alternative to both consolidation loans and personal bankruptcy, a Consumer Proposal is often one of the best options for Canadians to get debt relief. Read on to learn more about Consumer Proposals and whether making a Consumer Proposal could be the...Read more

Looking for Debt Help? Start Here

Jul 22, 2022

When you’ve got debt but don’t have a plan even a modest balance can take years to pay off, and with accumulating interest charges this means paying back debt also ends up costing much more than it should. Every consumer deserves to make well-informed...Read more

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What’s the Best Way to Consolidate my Debt?

Dec 12, 2022

9 Things Sands & Associates Licensed Insolvency Trustees Want You to Know About Dealing with a Debt Problem

Dec 3, 2021

Since 1990, Sands & Associates - BC’s largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees focused on debt help services for consumers - has helped tens of thousands of people break free from debt and ultimately change their lives with a financial fresh start....Read more

What is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?

Sep 10, 2021

Although tens of thousands of Canadians proceed with formal debt solutions each year, many others who struggle with financial challenges don’t know where to turn for support when it comes to dealing with debt. It is important for consumers to not only be...Read more

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