Episode 12 of 12
June 29, 2010
As summer break approaches, the Debt Divas take stock of their year – and give themselves mixed marks.
The temptation of Jessie
A Debt Diva must resist old impulses when she lands a job at the glittering heart of consumer delights – Calgary’s Chinook Centre mall.
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Perfect pitch
Needing extra cash to cover mortgage payments, Dani tries to parlay her broadcasting experience into a soniferous new sideline.
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Jitters
Am I ready for leaky roofs and mortgage payments? Faulty furnaces and property tax? Dani stops playing house and gets ready to be a home-...
Episode 9 of 12
Whassup girlfriend?
Dani and Jessie chat about job hunting in uncertain economic times. Stability used to seem so boring.
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Condo craving
Weary of living out of suitcases, Dani wants a place of her own. But first she must get approved for a mortgage.
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That’s so 2009
What's in and what’s out? As she moves house, Dani thins out her wardrobe – and re-examines her values.
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Keeping spirits bright
Cheer is tempered with sadness as the Debt Divas raise a glass together at their Christmas party.
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A room of her own
Blindsided by surprise events – Dani needs a new place to live. “My personal finances are more important than ever.”
Episode 4 of 12
Your credit rating is showing
Determined to bone up on budgeting skills - the Debt Divas get help deciphering their credit reports.
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Mall temptation
Uh-oh. Dani has been spotted at the mall. Having sworn off binge shopping, has she fallen off the wagon?
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Sisterhood is frugal
Did she really need that $200 sweater? Maybe not. Dani unites with other women, all keen to tame outta control spending habits.
Episode 1 of 12
Debt Divas
A young radio host in Calgary spearheads a self-help group for debt-burdened women.
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Main characters
Dani
A familiar voice to Calgarians – 28-year-old Dani is a Calgary deejay who loves to shop. Faced with a tsunami of personal debt, she takes action to put her finances in order.
Jesse
With 12 years’ experience under her belt, working for brand-name firms like McDonalds and Telus , Jessie assumed she was immune to the crisis.
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