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Not All is Created Equal When it Comes to Debt – Breakfast Television Vancouver

Jan 31, 2019

Most Canadians are carrying some type of debt, from a mortgage to a student loan to a (or several!) credit card. But what many consumers don’t consider, is that not all types of debt are created equal and it’s important to take stock before taking on the...Read more

4 Debt Help Resources Everyone Should Know About

Jan 29, 2019

As Licensed Insolvency Trustees, we have the legal authority and expertise to help you get out of debt. For many people that come to see us, some of the best value we provide is to give coaching and education about what resources exist for consumers faced...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Tri-Cities

Jan 4, 2019

Providing debt help in the Tri-Cities area of Metro Vancouver, Sands & Associates’ Tri-Cities office is located in the city of Port Coquitlam. In addition to being part of our multi-year Consumer Choice Award winning office network, our Tri-Cities...Read more

Consumers Seeking Debt Help on the Rise – BNN Bloomberg Reports

Jan 3, 2019

Record-high debt levels, interest rate hikes and a jump in payday loan use are being cited as just some of the reasons more and more Canadians are reaching out for professional debt help. BNN Bloomberg spoke with debt help experts from the insolvency industry...Read more

After Making a Consumer Proposal – What You Need to Know

Dec 17, 2018

No matter what stage of making a Consumer Proposal you may be at (even if you’re still considering one), you probably have questions about what to expect after your Consumer Proposal is finished. Below we’ve outlined some important information about what...Read more

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

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

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

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

Not All is Created Equal When it Comes to Debt – Breakfast Television Vancouver

4 Debt Help Resources Everyone Should Know About

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Tri-Cities

Consumers Seeking Debt Help on the Rise – BNN Bloomberg Reports

After Making a Consumer Proposal – What You Need to Know

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?

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