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Episode 12 of 12

June 29, 2010

Calgary , Alberta

As summer break approaches, the Debt Divas take stock of their year – and give themselves mixed marks.

 
June 29
 

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.

 

June 11, 2010

Calgary , Alberta

Episode 11 of 12

 

Perfect pitch

Needing extra cash to cover mortgage payments, Dani tries to parlay her broadcasting experience into a soniferous new sideline.

 

May 10, 2010

Calgary , Alberta

Episode 10 of 12

 

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-...

 

April 22, 2010

Calgary , Alberta

Episode 9 of 12

 
 

Whassup girlfriend?

Dani and Jessie chat about job hunting in uncertain economic times. Stability used to seem so boring.

 

March 29, 2010

Calgary , Alberta

Episode 8 of 12

 

Condo craving

Weary of living out of suitcases, Dani wants a place of her own. But first she must get approved for a mortgage.

 

March 16, 2010

Calgary , Alberta

Episode 7 of 12

 

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.

 

January 21, 2010

Calgary , Alberta

Episode 6 of 12

 
 

Keeping spirits bright

Cheer is tempered with sadness as the Debt Divas raise a glass together at their Christmas party.

 

December 22, 2009

Calgary , Alberta

Episode 5 of 12

 

A room of her own

Blindsided by surprise events – Dani needs a new place to live. “My personal finances are more important than ever.”

 

December 11, 2009

Calgary , Alberta

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.

 

November 24, 2009

Calgary , Alberta

Episode 3 of 12

 
 

Mall temptation

Uh-oh. Dani has been spotted at the mall. Having sworn off binge shopping, has she fallen off the wagon?

 

November 12, 2009

Calgary , Alberta

Episode 2 of 12

 

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.

 

October 23, 2009

Calgary , Alberta

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   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   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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