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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.
Thats less than the amount you need to retire as middle-middle class