“It seemed like a good idea at the time.” That’s what so many of the 10 million timeshare owners in the US said when they signed up. But times have changed — especially during 2020 — and so has the ...
You bought a dream vacation, but now you own a lifetime bill. Here is why selling is impossible—and how to truly get out.
Dear Liz: We want to get rid of our timeshare after having it for more than 20 years. We gave the exit company $5,000 to help us, but all they did was tell us what to do, and it was going to cost more ...
Ron and Laura Music weren’t even looking to get out of their timeshares. That’s right: More than one. “The one I love, it’s in Cocoa Beach, and the other one you can go anywhere from January to ...
If you think this is a bad summer for travel, then consider the predicament of timeshare owners. Many have lost their jobs after the COVID-19 outbreak. Unable to pay their monthly maintenance fees or ...
Timeshare ownership can initially seem appealing, but for some, the financial responsibilities that follow can become challenging. The upfront costs, ongoing maintenance fees, and additional travel ...
It is easy to get sucked into buying a timeshare. Buyers get seduced by guaranteed vacation spots, resort amenities — more beautiful than most hotels — and cost savings. According to RDA, the American ...
If you have been kicking yourself and considering a name change to “sucker” for buying a timeshare while on vacation at that nice resort — but you can never actually book a hotel stay — then today’s ...
Many people are desperate to shed their timeshares. That provides bargains for timeshare enthusiasts like Angie and Mike McCaffery of Los Angeles. The retired couple has paid as little as 50 cents for ...
The idea of a timeshare can be quite appealing if there's a specific vacation area or community you like to visit each year and you want to be guaranteed a place to stay during your travels. But ...