How to Resist the Impulse Buy
Dec 3, 2012
Oh, the impulse to buy — so hard to resist. And apparently the majority of us don’t. According to a recent Bank of Montreal survey, 59 per cent of people admitted to impulse shopping, done mostly to cheer themselves up. If you frequently make...Read more
Grown-Up Kids Meet Money
Nov 26, 2012
Shipping kids off on their own: the day many parents love and loathe, both counting the days to and reminiscing about how fast it all went. Since money management is a huge part of flying solo we’ve shared a few thoughts to consider when you pass along...Read more
8 Planning and Spending Tips for the Holiday Season
Nov 19, 2012
The approaching holiday season can bring opportunities for celebration and reconnecting with loved ones, but the financial demands and pressures can cause many consumers to turn to credit to cover seasonal costs, resulting in debt-stress that endures...Read more
Sands & Associates Releases First Annual BC Consumer Debt Study
Nov 5, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5th, 2012 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Sands & Associates, B.C.’s largest firm of licensed trustees and proposal administrators announces the results of its first annual BC Consumer Debt Study, profiling trends and key...Read more
Teens and Their Dollars
Sep 17, 2012
If you’ve got a teen (or pre-teen) under your roof, you’ve likely noticed that besides a scarcity of food, what was once a sufficient allowance or financial life lesson for Junior (i.e. “do your chores, don’t spend it all at the candy shop”)...Read more
Starting Kids’ Allowances
Sep 10, 2012
When it comes to children, one of the myriad goals in raising them is to teach them enough about money that they are able to become financially independent once they reach adulthood. Many adults relate that their own problems with finances and budgeting stem...Read more
5 Ways to Beat Financial Stress
Aug 27, 2012
Financial stress — it can be a vicious cycle, really. From life events (divorce, illness or job loss) to life lessons (overspending, poor budgeting), debts and other financial responsibilities can really pile up. Once the stress starts many people wind...Read more
Spring-Clean your Monthly Expenses
Apr 10, 2012
As the days get lighter and the weather (hopefully) improves, there’s less and less doubt about it – spring is here! Like most people, you’ve probably accumulated a list of springtime to-do’s around the house throughout the winter. But don’t...Read more
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