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Learn About Your Options for Debt Forgiveness in Canada

Nov 19, 2021

Maybe you’ve seen advertisements for debt forgiveness programs, or you’ve been struggling with debt, or credit card balances that feel never-ending and wondering what, if anything, you can do about it. The good news is that there are two different options...Read more

10 Facts You Should Know About Personal Bankruptcy

Nov 5, 2021

From qualifying to costs, the process of legal debt solutions such as personal bankruptcy are often unknown to or misunderstood by consumers, usually to the detriment of those dealing with a debt problem and trying to find a way out of debt. Every year...Read more

What are the Advantages of Filing a Consumer Proposal Instead of Declaring Bankruptcy in BC?

Sep 24, 2020

Consumer Proposals are a specialized type of debt consolidation that can be used to drastically cut debt with no added interest or fees. Used to settle virtually all debts, including government debts like income taxes and student loans, Consumer Proposal...Read more

Debt Solutions for Having Government Debts Forgiven

Aug 26, 2020

There are many different types of debts and debt solutions available to Canadians, but not all are created equal. If you have general consumer debts such as credit card debt, balances for lines of credit, overdrafts or payday loans these can be resolved with...Read more

Credit Cards: Before, During and After Bankruptcy

Jul 20, 2020

As Licensed Insolvency Trustees, every day we help people achieve a financial fresh start free from the burden of debt. Although there are many types of debts that Licensed Insolvency Trustees can help individuals and businesses resolve, one of the most...Read more

Small Business Debt – Basics, Challenges & Solutions

Jun 19, 2020

In BC virtually anyone can become self-employed and take a shot at being their own boss – unfortunately, there’s no handbook explaining the financial ins and outs. Given the difficulties of starting and maintaining a successful business, it’s no...Read more

When is Filing for Personal Bankruptcy the Best Option?

May 22, 2020

Although many people considering debt restructuring solutions first turn to borrowing with debt consolidation loans and think of personal bankruptcy as a last resort, there are many situations where filing a personal bankruptcy – or consolidating without...Read more

How Much Does it Cost to Declare Personal Bankruptcy?

Mar 20, 2020

When finances are strained and managing debts has been a challenge for some time, it’s no surprise that one of the first questions people considering personal bankruptcy ask is “How much does a bankruptcy cost?”. Whether you need help managing debts of...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

My Spouse is Filing for Bankruptcy – Now What?

Jan 10, 2020

As Licensed Insolvency Trustees (formerly known as Trustees in Bankruptcy) we often receive questions from the spouse or common-law partner of someone who is considering filing for bankruptcy. Along with wanting to be supportive of their partner’s financial...Read more

Bankruptcy Success Story: Meet Suzanne

Nov 12, 2019

Meet Suzanne - she lives in BC’s lower mainland, owns her own home and vehicle, has a career as a self-employed financial advisor that she loves and describes herself as being financially stable. Suzanne’s journey to success hasn’t been smooth or easy,...Read more

How Does a Licensed Insolvency Trustee Get Paid?

Sep 11, 2019

If you’ve been considering debt management solutions, you’ve likely discovered that there are several options available. You may also have learned that in Canada only one type of debt help professional is legally empowered and endorsed by the federal...Read more

How Bankruptcy Protects Your Assets

Sep 11, 2019

Many people facing a serious debt problem avoid considering bankruptcy as a solution because they believe filing bankruptcy will cause them to lose their personal assets or put their income at risk. Contrary to popular belief, the truth is that filing a...Read more

An Overview of Seize or Sue and Vehicle Loans in BC

Sep 3, 2019

As Licensed Insolvency Trustees we are often contacted by people who have vehicle loans or leases but can no longer afford to maintain their ongoing payments. In BC there are laws under the Personal Property Security Act (“PPSA”) that can help consumers...Read more

An Overview of Wage Garnishment in BC

Jun 24, 2019

Wage garnishments or seizures are an extreme collection method that creditors may use to recover money owed to them. Facing a wage garnishment can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming, and many people don’t know what their rights and remedies are in the...Read more

Bankruptcy Basics Explained

May 14, 2019

The 12-month period ending December 31 2018 saw over 10,000 BC consumers turn to insolvency legislation for debt relief. Over 4,000 of those people filed personal bankruptcy, and debt industry experts are predicting that annual filings will rise over the next...Read more

Comparing 5 Debt Solutions – Pros and Cons to Consider

Apr 15, 2019

Every day Licensed Insolvency Trustees help individuals and businesses assess their debt options. We understand that most people feel stressed and pressured to find a solution, and often don’t know where to start evaluating or even what their options might...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

What Happens After You File Bankruptcy?

Dec 3, 2018

Many people worry that a bankruptcy will be a permanent or long-term setback. The reality is that personal bankruptcy provides a financial fresh start by eliminating debts that you may have struggled for years to manage and repay. Once your bankruptcy is...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

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

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

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

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

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