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New BC Study Highlights Detrimental Impact of Debt Problems on Mental Health and Relationships

Jan 22, 2021

The 2020 BC Consumer Debt Study, a new BC-specific study focused on consumer debt issues in the province, reveals that having a debt problem can lead to devastating impacts on a person’s mental health, physical wellbeing, and even their most important...Read more

New Study Highlights BC’s Consumer Debt Problems

Jan 14, 2021

Just how big of a role has the COVID-19 pandemic played when it comes to consumer debt problems across the province? What else has British Columbians seeking help to restructure their debts? The 2020 BC Consumer Debt Study released earlier this week by Sands...Read more

Credit Card Debt and COVID-19 Pandemic Pushing BC Bankruptcies and Proposals – Revealing New Debt Study Goes Beyond the Numbers

Jan 11, 2021

Credit card debt five times more problematic than other types of debt reported; COVID-19 pandemic called out as factor in over half of personal insolvency filings since March 2020. The 2020 BC Consumer Debt Study conducted by Licensed Insolvency Trustee...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Cranbrook

Dec 28, 2020

Sands & Associates, British Columbia’s largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees focused on debt services for individuals and small businesses, is proud to announce an addition to our local office network in the Kootenay’s region with the opening...Read more

We Help With Debt – 30 Years and Counting

Jun 8, 2020

In early 2020 Sands & Associates reached a new milestone in their longstanding history as a firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees dedicated to debt help services in BC - our 30-year anniversary. As we celebrate this important milestone, we would like to...Read more

New Consumer Debt Study Suggests Debt Education Lacking

Feb 14, 2020

The 2019 BC Consumer Debt Study recently released by BC Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates has local debt help professionals concerned about where the apparent lack of financial literacy and specifically awareness of debt help may be leaving...Read more

Insolvent Consumers Weigh in on Warning Signs of Debt Problems

Feb 13, 2020

It may be one thing to hear financial advice and warnings from professionals and analysts, but it can be quite another to hear that advice from someone who’s lived through their financial tipping point. The recently released annual BC Consumer Debt Study...Read more

The True Cost of Debt – Beyond Financial Impacts

Feb 12, 2020

A new BC Consumer Debt Study recently released by Sands & Associates, the province’s largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees focused exclusively on debt help for consumers and small businesses revealed startling findings, digging deep beyond the...Read more

Consumer Debt Study Reveals Insights into Debt Problems in BC

Feb 10, 2020

The latest annual BC Consumer Debt Study was released today by Sands & Associates, and findings may be surprising - especially for consumers who think they’re safe from the potential pitfalls of debt. Senior Vice-President of Sands & Associates...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

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Vernon

Jan 24, 2020

Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates is pleased to announce an addition to our local office network in the Okanagan region with the opening of our newest office in Vernon. Sands & Associates is the province’s largest firm of Licensed...Read more

Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates Win Consumer Choice Award

Jan 3, 2020

BC Licensed Insolvency Trustees Sands & Associates is proud to announce that we have been voted as the winners of the Consumer Choice Award for best Licensed Insolvency Trustee in the Vancouver and Abbotsford regions. Sands & Associates has now won...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Penticton

Sep 16, 2019

Sands & Associates is pleased to announce we are adding to our local office network in the Thompson-Okanagan region with the opening of our newest office in Penticton. Since 1990 Sands & Associates has served a network of local offices across the...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Duncan

Jul 22, 2019

Sands & Associates is pleased to announce the opening of our newest Vancouver Island office in Duncan BC! Since its founding in 1990, Sands & Associates has grown to a network of local offices throughout the province and we are proud to help more...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Richmond

Jul 15, 2019

Sands & Associates has been helping people in BC leave their debt behind for almost 30 years. As the only qualified debt professionals licensed by the Federal Government, we have the legal power to eliminate debt and get you back on track. Our dedicated...Read more

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates Colwood

Jul 15, 2019

One of our four Vancouver Island locations, Sands & Associates’ Colwood office serves local residents of Colwood, Langford and surrounding areas. Our friendly team of debt management experts helps individuals and small businesses assess their debt...Read more

Why Financial Advisors Need to Know a Debt Expert

Feb 21, 2019

“Knowing is not owing” isn’t just good advice for those in debt; if you’re a specialist in the financial industry, here’s why you should have a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (formerly called Bankruptcy Trustees) within your professional...Read more

Annual BC Consumer Debt Study Reveals New Debt Red Flag

Feb 7, 2019

Sands & Associates, British Columbia’s largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees recently released the findings of its sixth annual BC Consumer Debt Study, based on survey responses from over 1,600 British Columbians who had either filed for personal...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

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

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

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

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

Office Spotlight: Sands & Associates New Westminster

Jun 18, 2018

Are you considering debt consolidation or filing bankruptcy to deal with your personal or business debts? It can be difficult to know where to turn for financial advice and debt help. If you or someone you know is looking for real debt solutions, look no...Read more

Congratulations to our new Licensed Insolvency Trustees!

Jun 11, 2018

It is with great pleasure that Sands & Associates extends our heartfelt congratulations to Alana Orrell and Laura Kehtler, who both recently surpassed the requirements to practice as Licensed Insolvency Trustees. Successfully qualifying as a Licensed...Read more

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