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Sunday, 17 February 2013
America’s 10 Richest Presidents, Wealthiest U.S. Presidents of All Time - Thomas Jefferson was worth $212M in today's dollars, but one Founding Father was worth over twice that. President Obama is not one of the wealthiest presidents of all times. Yet his net worth increased from $5 million in 2010 to an estimated $7 million, primarily from his book sales.
If Bill Clinton is any indication, Obama can expect to make much more money in speaking engagements once he exits office in 2017. The net worth of the presidents varies widely. George Washington amassed over half a billion in today’s dollars, while other presidents went bankrupt. The fortunes of America’s presidents are often tied to the economy of their time. Over time, as the focus of the economy has changed, so has the way the presidents made their money. Here is complete list of the 10 richest & wealthiest U.S. presidents.
If Bill Clinton is any indication, Obama can expect to make much more money in speaking engagements once he exits office in 2017. The net worth of the presidents varies widely. George Washington amassed over half a billion in today’s dollars, while other presidents went bankrupt. The fortunes of America’s presidents are often tied to the economy of their time. Over time, as the focus of the economy has changed, so has the way the presidents made their money. Here is complete list of the 10 richest & wealthiest U.S. presidents.
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