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‘Tis the Season to be Spending…

Dec 1, 2014

Our newest infographic, with holiday spending by the numbers and tips to keep your financial health this season! To discuss your debt resolution options in one of our 17 BC offices, please contact us for a free, confidential...Read more

Blair Mantin Shares Top 5 Financial Myths & Misconceptions with Breakfast Television

Nov 17, 2014

Did you know that November is Financial Literacy Month? To help increase consumer awareness, Proposal Administrator, Trustee in Bankruptcy and Vice-President of Sands & Associates Blair Mantin shared some of his top financial myths and misconceptions...Read more

Blair Mantin guest on “Debt Free in 30” Radio Show and Podcast

Oct 27, 2014

Sands & Associates Vice-President and licensed trustee Blair Mantin recently spoke with Debt Free in 30 host Doug Hoyes about American-based debt settlement companies, and their impact on Canadians. While debt settlement companies have received media...Read more

4 Budget Issues That Point to a Debt Problem

Oct 20, 2014

Budgeting and debt management are two financial areas that are closely related, and in many situations, people who are facing a debt problem have been struggling with money day-to-day for months or even years. If you find yourself in any of the following...Read more

A Hole in your Budget?

Oct 14, 2014

As surprising as it may seem – a lot of people out there don’t have a budget. If you’re someone that does – kudos to you! Sometimes despite our best intentions, our budgets just don’t quite work. If, try as you might, there never seems to be...Read more

Prepare for More Scare and Less Spend this Halloween!

Oct 6, 2014

Click here for a complete list of our BC office locations, or contact us to arrange a free, confidential assessment of your financial...Read more

Keeping Your Assets Covered

Sep 15, 2014

Whether it’s your home, your car, your furniture or even your winning personality, we’ve all got assets. Most of us also have some debts. Quite often when people fall into financial trouble they first consider using what assets they have as a way to...Read more

“How NOT to Solve your Financial Problems” – 5 Mistakes Not to Make When in Debt

Aug 5, 2014

We are pleased to release our latest YouTube animated short film focused on highlighting the 5 most common mistakes people make when they find themselves in debt. Often we see individuals who end up either not helping their situation, or even making it...Read more

Statute of Limitations and Debts in BC

Jul 21, 2014

A group of debt experts from across the country including Blair Mantin, Vice-President and Licensed Insolvency Trustee at Sands & Associates in British Columbia, and Maritimes-based Licensed Insolvency Trustee Scott Marshall of Allan Marshall &...Read more

A Mid-Year Financial Check-Up

Jul 7, 2014

We're about halfway through the calendar year now and it's a great time to check in on your financial affairs! To arrange a free and confidential consultation to discuss your debt resolution options in one of our local BC offices, please contact...Read more

Trustee in Bankruptcy Basics

Jun 23, 2014

If you’re considering meeting with a bankruptcy trustee about your debts you probably have a lot of questions about what a trustee does. If you’ve never even heard of a bankruptcy trustee or Consumer Proposal administrator there’s probably even more...Read more

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How Do I Get a Consumer Proposal Loan?

Jul 10, 2023

Consumer Proposals are a unique solution for Canadians to consolidate and cut their debts, without needing new financing or loans. Read on to understand how filing a Consumer Proposal works, how you can finish a Consumer Proposal early – and why you should...Read more

What Happens When You Can’t Pay Your Debt?

Jul 10, 2019

Money problems often sneak up on consumers, and few people are prepared to face unexpected financial hardships that leave them unable to repay their debts as planned. If you’re worried about being unable to pay your credit cards or other debts, read on to...Read more

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