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.
There are many quality timeshares available â both new and used. The best way to find one is to do some basic online research. Many timeshare user groups maintain websites that contain owner reviews of companies and properties, lists of resale opportunities, and helpful tips from long-time timeshare owners.