Every President Ranked from Poorest to Richest

Nixon wasn’t born into money. He paid his way through school and worked his way up through politics, earning a steady government income. His family’s background was modest, and even as vice president, he lived relatively simply compared to many political peers.

After resigning from the presidency, Nixon rebuilt both his reputation and finances. Book deals, interviews, and speaking engagements brought him millions. His memoirs were bestsellers, and he invested wisely in real estate. By the time he died in 1994, Nixon had turned a damaged career into a stable fortune.