Legislators in seven states are paid $10,000 a year or less for their service. The 112 members of the New Mexico House and Senate receive no annual salary, while the 424 members of the New Hampshire legislature get only a token $100 a year.
The FTC's Timeshares and Vacation Plan's website offer many helpful tips before buying a timeshare, including: 1  Compare the costs of buying and maintaining a timeshare with renting a similar property. Perhaps rent a unit from a current owner first to make sure you like the complex.
Timeshare maintenance fees are almost certainly the biggest reason why many timeshare owners want to dispose of their purchase. Before making a purchase, it is very important that you understand all the financial responsibilities you have when you own a timeshare.