• jordanlund@lemmy.world
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    https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/what-is-bernie-sanders-net-worth-a-look-at-homes-owned-by-the-vermont-senator-101746658537475.html

    "Bernie Sanders has an estimated net worth of around $3 million. Sanders and his wife, Jane O’Meara Sanders, currently own two homes and previously owned a third

    Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has an estimated net worth of around $3 million, according to The Street. A significant portion of his wealth comes from book advances and royalties.

    According to Forbes, Sanders earned approximately $2.5 million between 2011 and 2023 from publishing-related income, as revealed in his financial disclosures.

    Sanders’ annual book royalties have varied significantly, peaking at around $850,000 in 2017 and dropping to approximately $170,000 in 2022.

    Between 2015 and 2023, Sanders either wrote or republished six books."

    $2.5 million over 12 years isn’t obscene wealth. 208,333.33 a year.