Ronald Reagan, 1981-1989 – $14 Million
When elected to office, Ronald Reagan brought about wide-spread economic and political reforms. He rose from poverty but worked on his business plan and became wealthy through real estate investment, eventually getting a net worth of $14 million. He married the wealthy actress Jane Wyman and divorced her, making him the only president to have divorced. Furthermore, he wrote an autobiography and served as the GE spokesman, both of which proved lucrative gigs.
The next President became best known for his scandals; the one that rhymes with “eight”…