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.
However, your desire to return to the same location at the same time each year could wane. If that's a concern, ARDA's Nusbaum says purchasing a timeshare that operates on the points system would offer you more flexibility with how and when you decide to use the vacation.