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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow does a Supreme Court justice salary afford one multiple homes?
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How does a Supreme Court justice salary afford one multiple homes? (Original Post)
onecaliberal
May 2024
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LoisB
(12,565 posts)1. Lottery winnings? Rich wife? More likely rich "friends".
FHRRK
(1,404 posts)2. That was my thought when I saw the beach home.
I have done fairly well. The water stains on his fence, unforgivable. Fix your sprinklers you douchebag.
But holy hell, I can't afford a beach home! WTF!
NanaCat
(2,332 posts)3. Many of them worked in law firms
Before they became judges and justices, and made good money that way. Or they're in the federal prosecution system, which has always had decent pay.
The salary of a USSC justice has always been generous as well; currently, it's $277K. Quite easy to afford two homes on that salary, especially if your kids are grown and out of the house.
