S2 E1 • The Juggling Act

When Elizabeth lost her job, this family of five felt the crunch. But Elizabeth didn't stop spending, so Wojtek began juggling their growing debt between 16 credit cards with low introductory rates. Now, the cards are about to jump to full interest and these two are preparing for the worst.

Première diffusion : 10 avril 2006

S2 E2 • Wake-up Call

Tom and Lisa have creditors lining up at the door. But as a supply teacher, Lisa hasn't made the effort to work more than a day or two per week. Tom has a good job, but ends up throwing out bills because he says they just can't pay them. Will these two grow up, face up to their debt and take charge of their future?

Première diffusion : 11 octobre 2006

S2 E3 • No One at the Helm

Gerry is a financial analyst but the books at home just don't balance. This is a second marriage for both Kelley and Gerry and they're both trying hard to avoid control issues they faced in past relationships. But, with three kids and seven years of uncontrolled spending under their belts, they're sinking fast.

Première diffusion : 18 octobre 2006

S2 E4 • Driven to Debt

Show cars are at the center of Gail and Tony's social lives.

Première diffusion : 25 octobre 2006

S2 E5 • Let's Make a Deal

Alina's privileged upbringing hasn't prepared her to stand on her own two feet. Dan is a man who loves to play and likes a good deal. He has a $250/month gym membership he's never used. Their parents seem determined to step into this couple's struggle, but it's time for them to go it alone. Can Gail show them how?

Première diffusion : 1 novembre 2006

S2 E6 • The Vicious Cycle

Corrina and Jay have had a $1,500 pay advance loan for the past four years, racking up thousands of dollars in interest. It's a cycle they just haven't been able to break. Jay has resigned himself to living in constant debt, but Corrina is losing sleep. Can Gail pull them out and show them a different way?

Première diffusion : 8 novembre 2006

S2 E7 • Back-to-Back Baby Blues

Lori and Greg have had two babies very close together. When their first child was born, they weren't prepared for the hit Lori's maternity leave would have on their income. Now Baby #2 has left them financially breathless. Greg can't understand why they're in debt and blames Lori. With a newborn and toddler at home, a fresh start is critical. That's where Gail comes in...

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 2007

S2 E8 • Foreclosure

Ronald and Vivian were on the verge of calling it quits. Vivian's gambling at the casino and Ronald's frequent fleeing to a hotel was driving them into crushing debt. With four children at home, this house of cards was on the verge of collapsing. Then, just days before Gail arrives to help, they get the notice of foreclosure on their house. Can this family be saved?

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 2007

S2 E9 • Breaking the Cycle

A young family's money leaves as soon as it comes in.

Première diffusion : 24 janvier 2007

S2 E10 • Small Business, Big Dreams

Nicole and Russell are new parents who are trapped in a quagmire of spiraling credit card debt. Russell's $40K income at a big box store barely covers rent and the credit card minimums. As a small business owner, Nicole can't even venture a guess how much she makes a year. They hope that Gail will be able to help them figure out how to create a viable business that allows Russell to join Nicole in the design business full time. Her business is at stake - and so is their relationship.

Première diffusion : 29 janvier 2007

S2 E11 • Poor Choices

Kristy and Dean are newly-weds with two kids who are completely stressed about their cash-strapped situation. They're sinking fast - as soon as their pay comes in, it goes straight out again. This young couple is down-trodden and exhausted. They need Gail to give them a road-map to help get them out of this mess.

Première diffusion : 29 janvier 2007

S2 E12 • Playing House

Newlyweds Natalie and Matt have accumulated $25,000 in consumer debt, and they haven't even celebrated their first anniversary. Natalie's so stressed out, she's taken a leave of absence from work. Meanwhile, Matt's an overgrown teenager who spends more time playing sports and drinking beer with buddies than he does working. Gail needs to show these two how to grow up.

Première diffusion : 5 février 2007

S2 E13 • The Blame Game

Michael and Laural don't see eye-to-eye on anything - except they both agree they're very deep in debt. Laural blames Michael's huge student loan, but ignores the impact of her shopping addiction. Gail is going to teach them to stop pointing fingers at each other and start building a better life for their son.

Première diffusion : 5 février 2007

S2 E14 • House Poor

A couple cannot afford the condo they bought.

Première diffusion : 7 février 2007

S2 E15 • Half Baked

Sharon and Dennis are two young adults on their own for the first time with bigger financial dreams than their reality.

Première diffusion : 21 février 2007