What is Hillary Clinton’s net worth?
HILLARY Clinton made a name for herself working in the US government.
After several decades of a career in public service, the former first lady has acquired an impressive net worth.
What is Hilary Clinton's net worth?
Hillary Rodham Clinton was born on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois.
From 1993 to 2001, she served as the First Lady of the United States to the 42nd president, Bill Clinton.
She also became the first woman in US history to be named the presidential nominee of a major political party in 2016.
According to , Hillary and Bill are estimated to have a combined net worth of $120 million as of August 2024.
As an attorney, Hillary used to earn a $110,000 base salary.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s before entering the White House, she also earned around $60,000 per year from corporate board fees for a total income of around $180,000.
As noted by Celebrity Net Worth, the Clintons went on to earn over $250 million from speaking engagements, book advances and royalties, consulting engagements, and investment income in the years to follow.
When did Hillary Clinton run for president?
Hillary was named the Democratic party nominee in the 2016 presidential election.
Donald Trump defeated Hillary in the race for the White House.
Trump won the election with 304 Electoral College votes against Clinton's 227 – although she won more of the popular vote.
According to , Hillary spent $131.8 million of her campaign funds during the final stretch of the election season while Trump spent $94.5 million during the same period.
Hillary had also run for president back in 2007 but failed to secure a win against Barack Obama.
After her loss, she then accepted a position as a US secretary of state for the Obama administration.
What has Hillary Clinton accomplished throughout her career?
After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1969, Hillary went on to serve as a member of the impeachment inquiry staff for the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives.
In 1975, she joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas Law School while also serving as Arkansas' First Lady, according to .
In 1993, during Bill's presidency, Hillary led the Task Force on National Health Care Reform.
In 2000, she was elected as New York Senator.
She went on to serve as the US Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013.
Aside from being a politician, Hillary is a published author, philanthropist, public speaker, and diplomat.
Hillary has released several books throughout her career, including one alongside her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, titled The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience.
Her most recent work, titled Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty, will debut in September 2024.