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.
When you pay off your timeshare, fees continue. Learn how to get rid of your timeshare. Owning a timeshare means that you will never get out from under yearly fees for maintenance and upkeep. Your contract, even once the balance is paid off, will stipulate that you pay these fees for as long as you own the property.