Biggest wealth increase in Congress, 2008-2018

Not all politicians come into office wealthy – but many leave that way. Here are the top 10 winners of the past decade. No one ever said Congress was not the place to grow your wealth       Name Growth Percentage Avg. Wealth 2008 Avg. Wealth 2018  Grace...

Poorest Members of Congress 2018

The salary of a typical member of Congress is $174,000. No one is qualifying for food stamps, but some lawmakers carry significant personal and/or business debt. Here are those “poorest” members. I know 2018 is the most current data. But then it is...

What does Congress earn?

I was wondering what Congress earned in only pure salaries, here is what I found… Speaker of the House                                                                                                                     $223,500 Majority leader and minority leader of...

Charcoal briquets

Most of the time when you’re grilling, you don’t think about the history behind it – just how delicious the food is going to taste when you’re done. I explored the history of Kingsford charcoal and was surprised to find a rich history, interestingly tied to Ford...

Stolen Property

Did you know that if you steal property, you are required to report its fair market value in your income in the year you steal it?  That is unless you return it to its rightful owner in the same year. No, you can’t give your neighbor a 1099 for the garden tools they...

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