Vance and Trump have (allegedly) millions in net worth. Tim Walz

[spooky3]

Has a net worth of $300000. If that isn’t an example of some screwed up values in our society, I don’t know what is. I know the Walzes chose teaching and public service knowing pay was low, but they have contributed far more to society than the weirdos.

[Walleye]

1. Hopefully Coach can put away some money while he's vice president, like Joe Biden did. Free room and board in DC.

If your frugal, you can just bank your salary

[spooky3]

2. He'll make a ton after he leaves office, in speaking fees, consulting,

etc. But my point is that as of today, the wealth these different people have bears no relationship to their contributions—or it’s even an inverse relationship.

[Skittles]

4. or maybe he's not that good at maximizing money

he doesn't invest in stocks for example

[Ilsa]

3. I suspect the IVF treatments set back their savings

substantially, and would have impacted compounding interest, dividends, growth, etc. In 1995, I was looking at possibly spending $15,000-20,000 for just a couple of rounds of IVF. Fortunately, we didn't have to go that far.

I'm wondering if teachers pensions are exempted from reporting. Surely both of them have state teachers' retirement savings or pensions?

[spooky3]

5. Yes, my guess is they both have defined benefit pensions

That often aren’t counted in net worth.

As a society we really need to ask why we refuse to hold Trump accountable for his crimes and stiffing contractors, and how we can change the tax system to make sure the grossly overcompensated pay their fair share.

[Silent Type]

6. He does have some good pensions, but he worked hard and contributed to get/deserve it.

[spooky3]

7. And their value pales in comparison to the $ that have

Been given to Trump and Vance.

[FemDemERA]

8. Watching Tim's family tonight, I would say that

He is, by far, the richer man.