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But what about my Credit Score?

Oct 21, 2013

Concerns about credit reports and credit scores are very common worries that people mention. Despite the fact that their debts are causing stress, some individuals are more focused on what the credit bureau thinks of them than what they are facing (often on...Read more

Put the Trick in Treat this Halloween!

Sep 30, 2013

To arrange a free and confidential debt consultation to discuss your debt resolution options in one of our local BC offices please contact...Read more

Apps for Budgeting

Sep 23, 2013

As more and more of us embrace the technological with a variety of hand-held devices, the ease of creating a portable budget is increasing. For the diligent budgeter gone is the need to store paper receipts to be sifted through when calculating your...Read more

Budget Breakers: 7 Little Things that can make a Big Difference

Jul 22, 2013

Sometimes even the smallest things can make a big difference, especially when it comes to your budget. No matter how well laid your plans may be those little variances can really break the bank. If you’re finding it tough to keep on track or can’t...Read more

Life After Bankruptcy: What to Expect

Jul 15, 2013

A very common question from people entering into bankruptcy is “What happens after bankruptcy?” Once you’ve completed your required bankruptcy duties and have received a discharge you may be concerned about a few areas around your finances. To help...Read more

How to Build a Budget

Jul 2, 2013

If you’re a regular reader of our Sands & Associates blog you may have noticed a frequently recurring suggestion: budgeting. Whether you’re already debt free or are trying to get there, having a budget that works is one of the keys to financial...Read more

Personal Bankruptcy Rates Drop in BC as Consumer Proposal Filings Continue to Rise

May 29, 2013

Sands & Associates, BC's largest firm of licensed trustees in bankruptcy and administrators of consumer proposals, has compiled region specific numbers from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, indicating insolvency rates from seventeen major...Read more

Guest Blog: Keys to Good Financial Planning

May 21, 2013

A financial plan is like a roadmap. When you move to a new city, or travel to an area that you’re unfamiliar with, you need to chart the way to your next destination. It’s the same with financial planning. Here to help you navigate, with some...Read more

Small and Easy Ways to Save

May 13, 2013

So, you’ve decided to start saving. The accounts are ready and the goals are set — you just need a few more ideas on where the extra money is going to come from. To get those saving wheels turning, we’ve put together a list of 10 simple tips to...Read more

How to Start Saving

May 6, 2013

Maybe you’ve read the news stories about how few Canadians currently have savings, or you’ve decided to accumulate savings as part of an overdue New Year’s resolution. Whatever the reason, having savings has major benefits — and here are some easy...Read more

Guest Blog: Eating Healthy on a Budget

Jan 21, 2013

January already ... the calendars have been changed and the time for acting on our good intentions for the year is here! Improving health and diet as well as finances are typically high on Canadians’ New Year’s resolution lists; statistically, however,...Read more

What You Should Know About CERB Repayment Debt

Dec 21, 2020

As Licensed Insolvency Trustees we regularly hear from BC residents looking for advice, guidance and solutions on how they can manage a variety of consumer and business-related debts, including debt for money owing to both provincial and federal...Read more

How do Consumer Proposals Compare to Debt Consolidation Loans?

Nov 16, 2020

Consumer Proposals are an increasingly popular choice for Canadians seeking to better manage their debts. Known for affordable monthly payments and flexibility, a Consumer Proposal can have many benefits over choosing to consolidate debt with a consolidation...Read more

What Happens After Filing a Consumer Proposal

Aug 14, 2020

Consumer Proposals are a powerful debt management solution offered exclusively by Licensed Insolvency Trustees that can allow you to consolidate your debt legally, without borrowing or resorting to bankruptcy. Because a Consumer Proposal is not a loan, it is...Read more

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