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Sands & Associates Wins Consumer Choice Award for 8th Consecutive Year

Dec 10, 2018

Sands & Associates is proud to announce that we have been voted the Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Vancouver and Lower Mainland Bankruptcy/Licensed Insolvency Trustees for 2019. This award marks a consecutive eight-year win for Sands...Read more

Life After Bankruptcy – What You Need to Know

Dec 3, 2018

Whether you are considering filing bankruptcy, already underway with filing, or just finishing bankruptcy - we know you have questions about “life after bankruptcy”. We’ve outlined information about what happens once bankruptcy is over, and some tips...Read more

Breakfast Television Vancouver: 5 Facts About Debt You Didn’t Know

Nov 26, 2018

If you were facing a serious financial problem because of debt, would you know what legal options, rights and remedies were available to you? The stressful reality many Canadians face is that they don’t know the facts about how to manage a debt problem, or...Read more

Getting Debt Advice

Nov 26, 2018

Do you need advice on how to deal with your debts? Have you found yourself facing a major financial crisis? Tired of making minimum payments that never seem to get you ahead? The best place to get debt advice is from a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. Why?...Read more

What Can Creditors Do if I Can’t Pay? – Global News Reports

Nov 13, 2018

No one expects to face a situation that leaves you unable to meet your financial obligations. Fear over wondering “what will happen if I can’t pay?” can seriously compound the stress of a debt problem. Blair Mantin, Vice-President and Licensed...Read more

What’s the Difference Between Credit Counselling and Bankruptcy?

Nov 5, 2018

This installment in Sands & Associates’ “Ask a Licensed Insolvency Trustee” series compares some of the main differences between credit counselling programs and personal bankruptcy. Q: What’s the difference between credit counselling and...Read more

Understanding Interest Rates – Global News Reports

Oct 23, 2018

Interest rates are frequently speculated about in the media and by financial analysts, but what do they mean for the average person? The impact of interest rates can vary, from significant to virtually nothing – mostly depending on which types of debts you...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Kelowna

Oct 22, 2018

Are you looking for help managing your debts? Wondering where to turn for professional debt advice? At Sands & Associates we can help you clear your debts and get a financial fresh start. As Licensed Insolvency Trustees we are professionals empowered...Read more

What Happens if you Declare Bankruptcy

Oct 9, 2018

Contrary to the fears many people have, the process of filing bankruptcy in BC is actually quite straightforward. Between 600 and 1,000 individuals in BC each and every month opt to restructure their finances by filing for bankruptcy or making a Consumer...Read more

Breakfast Television Vancouver: Tips to Avoid the Minimum Payment Trap

Oct 2, 2018

According to Equifax data last year approximately 59% of Canadians paid off their credit card balances in full each month; so far this year that number has declined to 56%. Although this may seem like a small change, the fact that total consumer debt...Read more

What’s the Difference Between Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy?

Sep 24, 2018

This month’s edition of Sands & Associates’ “Ask a Licensed Insolvency Trustee” series breaks down three key differences in bankruptcy versus Consumer Proposal. Q: What’s the difference between Consumer Proposals and bankruptcy? Although they...Read more

Meet Peter, Hear his Debt-Free Success Story

Oct 23, 2019

Life events beyond our control often have serious long-term financial consequences. Despite many people’s best efforts, they’re sometimes simply unable to continue to manage their debts on their own. It’s important for consumers and business owners to...Read more

Meet Ian, Hear his Debt-Free Success Story

Sep 30, 2019

Many people wait to seek help with their debts because they’re worried there is no solution to their situation, or they fear being judged for struggling to manage their finances. The truth is that money problems can happen to anyone, and there are real...Read more

4 Ways to Pay Off Credit Card Debts

Aug 19, 2019

With every major bank and big retailer offering consumers a credit card, it’s no surprise that most Canadians have at least one credit card in their wallet. While credit cards can be convenient, not paying your balance in full each month can accumulate a...Read more

Sands & Associates Wins Consumer Choice Award for 8th Consecutive Year

Life After Bankruptcy – What You Need to Know

Breakfast Television Vancouver: 5 Facts About Debt You Didn’t Know

Getting Debt Advice

What Can Creditors Do if I Can’t Pay? – Global News Reports

What’s the Difference Between Credit Counselling and Bankruptcy?

Understanding Interest Rates – Global News Reports

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Kelowna

What Happens if you Declare Bankruptcy

Breakfast Television Vancouver: Tips to Avoid the Minimum Payment Trap

What’s the Difference Between Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy?

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