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Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Kamloops

Sep 17, 2018

Sands & Associates’ Kamloops office is one of our two locations providing debt help solutions to consumers and small businesses in BC’s Thompson-Okanagan region. We understand that carrying debt can be tough, and sometimes the decision to open up and...Read more

Understanding the Effects of Bankruptcy – Global News Reports

Sep 11, 2018

Being in debt can be stressful and this stress can be exacerbated by a sense of shame. Many people feel ashamed about not being able to repay their debts, consequently this embarrassment means that money problems (and solutions) are not an area of finances...Read more

Can you Keep your House if you File Bankruptcy?

Sep 10, 2018

Many homeowners struggling with their debts worry what will happen to their house if they claim bankruptcy. The good news is that filing a bankruptcy does not mean that you will automatically lose your home. Let’s review some of the key facts about...Read more

4 Times Bankruptcy may be a Better Debt Solution than a Consolidation Loan

Sep 4, 2018

Many people considering debt restructuring first turn to debt consolidation loans and think of personal bankruptcy as a ‘last resort’. Here are four types of situations where filing a personal bankruptcy can actually be a better solution than a...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Maple Ridge

Aug 27, 2018

With a network of local offices throughout BC, when you need debt help - Sands & Associates is here for you. Our award-winning firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees has been providing legal debt solutions to individuals and small businesses since 1990, and...Read more

How Much Does it Cost to File a Consumer Proposal?

Aug 20, 2018

Ask a Licensed Insolvency Trustee! Award-winning BC Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates answers questions about debt help, including personal bankruptcy and Consumer Proposals. Q: How much does it cost to file a Consumer Proposal? A: The...Read more

What Debts will a Consumer Proposal Settle?

Aug 13, 2018

Many people don’t know that they can consolidate almost all their debts in a Consumer Proposal. Unlike traditional or non-profit credit counselling programs, Consumer Proposals can even be used to deal with debt owing to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA),...Read more

5 Ways Declaring Bankruptcy Does and Doesn’t Affect You

Aug 7, 2018

Personal bankruptcy is a very misunderstood process and, as a result, many people want to avoid filing bankruptcy or even considering other legal debt help options. As Licensed Insolvency Trustees we help people with debt every day and have put together a...Read more

How Much Does it Cost to File Personal Bankruptcy?

Jul 30, 2018

Ask a Licensed Insolvency Trustee! Sands & Associates answers frequently asked questions about legal debt solutions, including Consumer Proposals and bankruptcy. Q: How much does it cost to file personal bankruptcy? A: In Canada the cost of filing a...Read more

Dealing with Business Debts in BC

Jul 16, 2018

Whether you are a sole proprietor or running a corporation, being self-employed can be financially demanding. As Licensed Insolvency Trustees, Sands & Associates are debt management professionals that can help when your business is in financial...Read more

Global News: Unexpected Debt – and What to do About it

Jul 3, 2018

While it’s common for debts to build up slowly over time, there are often cases where people are confronted with debts they were not expecting. Vancouver Licensed Insolvency Trustee Blair Mantin visited Global News to talk about some common scenarios where...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

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Kamloops

Understanding the Effects of Bankruptcy – Global News Reports

Can you Keep your House if you File Bankruptcy?

4 Times Bankruptcy may be a Better Debt Solution than a Consolidation Loan

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Maple Ridge

How Much Does it Cost to File a Consumer Proposal?

What Debts will a Consumer Proposal Settle?

5 Ways Declaring Bankruptcy Does and Doesn’t Affect You

How Much Does it Cost to File Personal Bankruptcy?

Dealing with Business Debts in BC

Global News: Unexpected Debt – and What to do About it

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