Summary: Thinking about buying a timeshare? Toni from <a href="http://debtfreedivas.org/">Debt Free Divas</a> shares her experience so you can avoid the pitfalls and offers tips on more affordable options. <br> [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/couplemoney/Escaping_a_Timeshare_Nightmare_with_Debt_Free_Divas.mp3″ social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” social_pinterest=”true” ]<br> Would You Consider Buying a Timeshare?<br> <br> One job I had in college was at call center setting up timeshare tours. We were given a script and told whoever answered the phone that they could get all free gifts if they went to the presentation.<br> As a broke college kid, I thought it was a sweet deal – you get gas and restaurant gift cards and all you had to do was listen to a presentation for an hour. No commitment.<br> Like I said, I was a kid.<br> If you’ve been to a timeshare tour, you know it’s not that simple.<br> While I was visiting Chicago, I met up with my buddy and fellow podcaster Toni Husbands from Debt Free Divas. Her experience with her timeshare wasn’t that rosy.<br> I think Toni’s stories highlights just some of the pitfalls you can fall into if you’re not prepared.<br> Hope you enjoy!<br> <br> Subscribe to Couple Money Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couple-money-podcast-build/id924656111">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/elle-martinez/couple-money-podcast?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, or copy <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/feed/podcast/">this link to use </a>with a podcatcher of your choice. You can also find me hanging out on <a href="https://twitter.com/CoupleMoney">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/couplemoney">Facebook!</a><br> <br> Timeshare Info and Resources<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0073-timeshares-and-vacation-plans">Consumer Information on Timeshares and Vacation Plans</a><br> * <a href="http://blog.coastal24.com/articles/view/149">How to Enjoy a Stress and Debt Free Vacation</a><br> * <a href="http://debtfreedivas.org/2015/my-timeshare-weekend-gone-right/">My Timeshare Weekend Gone Right</a><br> * <a href="http://www.clark.com/inside-timeshare-sales-pitch">Inside the Timeshare Sales Pitch</a><br> * <a href="http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/the-truth-about-timeshares/">The Truth About Timeshares</a><br> <br> Thank You to Our Supporters<br> This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/coastal" rel="nofollow">Coastal Federal Credit Union</a>.<br> If you’re sick and tired of being treated like a number by your bank, come over to the credit union side where you’ll be a member.<br> Coastal has been proudly serving its members, including me, for almost 50 years. They’re based in Raleigh, NC and provides service to members worldwide. Their network of 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs and 3,400 shared branches means you’ll always have access to your cash when you need it.<br> So if you’re ready to learn more and switch, <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/coastal">please visit Coastal</a>!<br> Support for this podcast also comes from <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/divvy">Divvy Investments</a>. If you’re looking for an easy way to help keep your portfolio on target for retirement without having to link your accounts to yet another service, <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/divvy">check out Divvy</a>.<br> Listeners can get a 10% discount; use the coupon code, “Couplemoney”.<br> Music Credit<br> Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/gentleregime">Gentle Regime</a>.<br> QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you ever been through a timeshare presentation?<br>
