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The True Cost of Debt – Beyond Financial Impacts

Feb 12, 2020

A new BC Consumer Debt Study recently released by Sands & Associates, the province’s largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees focused exclusively on debt help for consumers and small businesses revealed startling findings, digging deep beyond the...Read more

Consumer Debt Study Reveals Insights into Debt Problems in BC

Feb 10, 2020

The latest annual BC Consumer Debt Study was released today by Sands & Associates, and findings may be surprising - especially for consumers who think they’re safe from the potential pitfalls of debt. Senior Vice-President of Sands & Associates...Read more

Credit Card Debt Driving Insolvencies – Even for Consumers with Full-Time Employment and Good Credit Scores

Feb 10, 2020

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – February 10, 2020 Working full-time and hold a good credit score? That might not be enough to keep a debt problem from setting in. A new BC debt study shows over 70% of BC residents who filed for bankruptcy or made a...Read more

4 Warning Signs of a Debt Problem

Feb 3, 2020

With New Year’s resolutions still fresh and season’s spending bills looming, many consumers may be considering their financial status this time of year. Blair Mantin, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Vice-President of Sands & Associates meets with...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Vernon

Jan 24, 2020

Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates is pleased to announce an addition to our local office network in the Okanagan region with the opening of our newest office in Vernon. Sands & Associates is the province’s largest firm of Licensed...Read more

My Spouse is Filing for Bankruptcy – Now What?

Jan 10, 2020

As Licensed Insolvency Trustees (formerly known as Trustees in Bankruptcy) we often receive questions from the spouse or common-law partner of someone who is considering filing for bankruptcy. Along with wanting to be supportive of their partner’s financial...Read more

Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates Win Consumer Choice Award

Jan 3, 2020

BC Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates is proud to announce that we have been voted as the winners of the Consumer Choice Award for best Licensed Insolvency Trustee in the Vancouver and Abbotsford regions. Sands & Associates has now won...Read more

Meet Jessica, Hear her Debt-Free Success Story

Dec 27, 2019

Even debts that start off small can snowball into long-term unmanageable monthly payments and a balance that just doesn’t seem to go down, no matter how disciplined you are with making monthly payments. The worry and stress of a money problem isn’t...Read more

Less Debt, More Cheer – 5 Quick Holiday Spending Tips

Dec 11, 2019

The approaching holiday season can bring new memories, time to reconnect with loved ones and celebrate the season. For some though, the financial pressures can mean big stress throughout the holidays that often endures long after the festive times have...Read more

What’s the Difference Between Credit Counselling and Consumer Proposals?

Dec 5, 2019

At a first glance credit counselling programs and Consumer Proposals may sound much the same. Although there are some similarities between these two debt consolidation options, there are also some key differences to understand. Read on for an overview and...Read more

Mistakes Not to Make When Dealing with Debt

Nov 28, 2019

Deciding to take proactive measures to get out of debt is an important step in taking charge of your financial future. Unfortunately, some actions can have unforeseen consequences and ultimately cause setbacks in meeting your debt-free goals. November is...Read more

Debt Management Tips to Help Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 3, 2020

As Licensed Insolvency Trustees serving the entire province, the debt help experts at Sands & Associates are no strangers to assisting individuals and businesses in overcoming challenging financial situations – we aid thousands of BC residents each year...Read more

Can a Consumer Proposal or Bankruptcy Help with Tax Debt?

Feb 20, 2020

Licensed Insolvency Trustees are often contacted by individuals and business owners who are looking for solutions to help them deal with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) debts that they are unable to repay. If you are facing a balance owing to CRA for income tax,...Read more

Meet Jessica, Hear her Debt-Free Success Story

Dec 27, 2019

The True Cost of Debt – Beyond Financial Impacts

Consumer Debt Study Reveals Insights into Debt Problems in BC

Credit Card Debt Driving Insolvencies – Even for Consumers with Full-Time Employment and Good Credit Scores

4 Warning Signs of a Debt Problem

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Vernon

My Spouse is Filing for Bankruptcy – Now What?

Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates Win Consumer Choice Award

Meet Jessica, Hear her Debt-Free Success Story

Less Debt, More Cheer – 5 Quick Holiday Spending Tips

What’s the Difference Between Credit Counselling and Consumer Proposals?

Mistakes Not to Make When Dealing with Debt

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