Consumer Proposals Archives - Page 3 of 3

Sands & Associates Answers your Top FAQs – Part I

Jul 25, 2016

Most people aren’t aware of how Consumer Proposals or personal bankruptcy work – so it’s no surprise that as Licensed Insolvency Trustees we get asked a lot of questions each and every day. We’ve asked some of our knowledgeable staff to answer the...Read more

5 Reasons Why You Should File a Consumer Proposal

Jun 20, 2016

If you’re researching how to deal with your debts using a debt consolidation, credit counselling or even bankruptcy then you’ll also want to consider a Consumer Proposal. Consumer Proposals have gained popularity in recent years, but they’re still a...Read more

Bankruptcy Is Not Your Only Option!

May 2, 2016

Bankruptcy is not your only debt resolution option. A Consumer Proposal is the most powerful and least well-known debt solution. Speak with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to find out if a Consumer Proposal is the best way for you to get back on...Read more

CTV Morning Live – Ask an Expert: “What is a Consumer Proposal?”

Sep 28, 2015

Sands & Associates Vice-President and licensed Trustee Blair Mantin will be appearing on today’s CTV Morning Live segment “Ask an Expert”. Today’s segment focuses on the number one alternative to bankruptcy in Canada, a Consumer Proposal. A...Read more

Bankruptcy Trustees & Proposal Administrators: Fact VS Fiction

Aug 4, 2015

Nowadays there aren’t many taboos left in Canadian society, but one taboo that has persisted over the years is debt. Unfortunately our reluctance to talk about debt often results in a lot of misinformation being taken for truth, particularly where debt...Read more

What Debts does a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal Cover?

Mar 23, 2015

When investigating the different types of debt solutions available in Canada, two that offer federally licensed and regulated protection are bankruptcy and consumer proposals. While it’s generally understood that common debts such as credit cards, lines...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

Your Credit Report & Score Basics

Mar 10, 2014

Credit history is often a confusing area for Canadians. We hear misinformation from others, misunderstand what we’ve read, or mistake our American neighbours’ laws for our own. To help set the record straight we’ve outlined some credit report and credit...Read more

Sands & Associates Releases Second Annual BC Consumer Debt Study

Jan 19, 2014

Sands & Associates, BC's largest firm of licensed Trustees in bankruptcy and consumer proposal administrators, today released results of a study offering insight into BC’s soaring consumer debt levels. As part of the second annual BC Consumer Debt...Read more

But what about my Credit Score?

Oct 21, 2013

Concerns about credit reports and credit scores are very common worries that people mention. Despite the fact that their debts are causing stress, some individuals are more focused on what the credit bureau thinks of them than what they are facing (often on...Read more

Personal Bankruptcy Rates Drop in BC as Consumer Proposal Filings Continue to Rise

May 29, 2013

Sands & Associates, BC's largest firm of licensed trustees in bankruptcy and administrators of consumer proposals, has compiled region specific numbers from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, indicating insolvency rates from seventeen major...Read more

Sands & Associates Releases First Annual BC Consumer Debt Study

Nov 5, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5th, 2012 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Sands & Associates, B.C.’s largest firm of licensed trustees and proposal administrators announces the results of its first annual BC Consumer Debt Study, profiling trends and key...Read more

Consumer Proposals – Your Questions Answered

Jul 23, 2012

If you’re new to the realm of debt resolution options, or you feel the need to replenish your financial memory banks, there may just be some fogginess as to what exactly a Consumer Proposal is. Read ahead for some assistance in clearing the air around...Read more

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