Politicians
Lee Hsien Loong Net Worth
Lee Hsien Loong's Net Worth as of 2024
$20 Million
Lee Hsien Loong salary 2024
$1.7 Million
Lee Hsien Loong was born on 10 February 1952, in Singapore, of Chinese descent. Lee is a politician, best known now because he is only the third Prime Minister of Singapore, a position he’s held since 2004. He’s also the eldest son of the country’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. All his efforts have helped raise his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Lee Hsien Loong? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is over $20 million, mostly earned through his career in politics. Even with a recent salary downgrade, Hsien Loong’s salary is considered the highest among all prime ministers in the world, at around $1.7 million per year, and as his career continues it is expected that his wealth will increase.
Lee Hsien Loong $20 Million Dollars
At a young age, Lee was already interested in Singaporean affairs, and he often followed his father to various political events such as rallies. He attended Nanyang Primary School, and then went to Catholic High School. After matriculating, he attended National Junior College, on a President’s Scholarship and a Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship. He then went to study at Trinity College, University of Cambridge from where he graduated with a BA in mathematics with first-class honors, and a Diploma in Computer Science. Six years later, he finished his Master of Public Administration at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University in the USA.
In 1971, he joined the Singapore Armed Forces and during his 10 year career, he attended the c. He subsequently became Director of the Joint Operations and Plans Directorate. He was promoted quickly through the ranks and became the youngest brigadier-general in Singapore history during 1983. He ultimately served as Chief of Staff of the General Staff. One of his most notable events he participated in was a rescue operation during the Sentosa Cable Car Disaster. A year after his promotion, he left the military with a desire to pursue politics.
He became part of the People’s Action Party at the time when his father, Lee Kuan Yew had declared that he was stepping down as Prime Minister. Hsien became a Member of Parliament in 1984 and has been re-elected several times since. He also became the Minister of State for Trade and Industry, as well as Defence, working under the second Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, and became Deputy Prime Minister in 1990. In 2001, he also became the country’s Minister of Finance, recommending changes to various policies to help reduce business costs and strengthen the Singapore economy.
He served as Deputy Prime Minister alongside Ong Teng Cheong, and he also became the Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). In 2004, due to various factors such as the SARS outbreak and the Iraq War affecting the budget, he decided to raise the GST to five percent. He also adjusted Singaporean citizenship requirements, making it easier for foreign-born children of Singaporean women to gain citizenship.
In 2004, he succeeded Goh Chok Tong as Prime Minister; he soon declared a five-day working week, set into motion a two-month paid maternity leave, and also helped create Marina Bay and Sentosa. Prior to the 2006 general election, he distributed a S$2.6 billion bonus entitled the “Progress Package” to various Singaporeans; the opposition accused him of trying to buy votes from the people. Afterwards, Lee enacted reforms to the electoral system, and also became the chairman of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation. He was sworn-in to his second term in 2011, and appointed new ministers after Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Chok Tong resigned from the Cabinet.
For his personal life, it is known that Lee was married to a doctor, Wong Ming Yang, who died in 1982 due to a heart attack after giving birth to his first son; they also had a daughter. Many years later he would marry Ho Ching, and they would have two sons. During his service he was diagnosed with lymphoma which was successfully treated by chemotherapy during the ’90s. He also underwent a prostatectomy after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015.
Politicians
Paul Begala Net Worth
Born Paul Edward Begala on the 12th May 1961, in New Jersey USA and is a politician, a member of the Democratic Party, best known to the world as an adviser to former President Bill Clinton, and he also served as a chief strategist during the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign. He has recorded numerous television appearances, in such political shows as “Crossfire” (2004-2014), “Real Time with Bill Maher” (2008-2017), and “Erin Burnett OutFront” (2012-2017), among many others.
Have you ever wondered how rich Paul Begala is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Begala’s net worth is as high as $3 million, an amount earned through his successful career in politics, which has been active since the late ‘80s
Paul Begala Net Worth $3 Million
Paul is of mixed ancestry; his mother, Margaret is Irish American, while his father, David is a Hungarian American. Although born in New Jersey, Paul grew up in Missouri Texas, since his father was stationed there as oil-field equipment salesman. He went to Dulles High School, located in Sugar Land, Texas, and after matriculation enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and then Juris Doctor degree.
Following the end of his studies, Paul commenced a political career, and worked for Robert Casey during his gubernatorial career in Pennsylvania in 1986, then the following year had success with Wallace G. Wilkinson in Kentucky, and in 1988 re-election campaign of incumbent New Jersey US Senator Frank Lautenberg.
In 1992, he teamed up with James Carville, who was also his business partner, in managing the Clinton-Gore presidential campaign that year – during Clinton’s presidency, Paul worked as his advisor and was responsible for policy, politics and communication.
Thanks to his rise in power, Paul started using his influence and could often be seen on television during the ‘90s and early 2000s. In 1992 he hosted the show “Equal Time”, then featured in the documentary “The War Room”, and in 1994 made his first appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”. As Clinton’s political career improved, he was more focused on running his campaigns, but since the 2000s, Paul’s focus changed and he would use his knowledge to work as a political analyst for several television networks, including MSNBC, CNN and others. Some of his most notable appearances include the show “Crossfire” (2004-2014) on CNN, then “At This Hour” (2016-2017) also on CNN, “The Colbert Report” (2006-2010) on Comedy Central, and “The Lead with Jake Tapper” (2016-2017), among many other differing appearances, which also increased his wealth.
Paul is also a recognized author, so far publishing three books on his own, “Is Our Children Learning?: The Case Against George W. Bush” (2000), “It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: George W. Bush, The GOP’s CEO” (2002), and “Third Term: Why George W. Bush (Hearts) John McCain” (2008), the sales of which have contributed to his wealth. Furthermore, he has co-authored two books with James Carville “Buck Up, Suck Up… and Come Back When You Foul Up: 12 Winning Secrets from the War Room” (2002), and “Take It Back: Our Party, Our Country, Our Future” (2006), further increasing his wealth.
Regarding his personal life, Paul has been married to Diane Friday since 1989; the couple has four sons, and the Begala family resides in Virginia.
Paul is a devout Roman Catholic.
Politicians
Vern Buchanan Net Worth
Born Vernon Gale Buchanan on the 8th May 1951 in Detroit, Michigan USA, he is a businessman and politician, a member of the Republican Party, best known to the world for serving as a representative of Florida’s 16th congressional district since 2007.
Have you ever wondered how rich Vern Buchanan is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Buchanan’s net worth is as high as $44 million, an amount earned through his successful careers.
Vern Buchanan Net Worth $44 Million
Vern is of part-Finnish ancestry since his maternal grandparents immigrated from the country to the USA. He grew up in Detroit with his five siblings. After high school matriculation, Vern enlisted into the Michigan Air National Guard where he spent the next six years. However, he was also focused on his education, attending Cleary University, from which he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He didn’t stop there as he obtained a Masters’ degree in business administration from the University of Detroit.
Before he had any political aspirations, Vern used his knowledge in business to launch a career as a businessman. Back in 1976 he teamed up with an owner of a Michigan printing company and promised him that he would help develop his business. The two started the American Speedy Printing, and in no time the company opened over 730 stores in 44 states. Unfortunately, Vern’s business acumen wasn’t all legal, and as a result the firm went bankrupt, while he himself had to pay $1.5 million to Michigan Corporation Act.
Regardless, he continued his career as he bought a Honda and Acura dealership in Ocala, Florida, developed his career as a car salesman and expanded his kingdom to two more car dealerships. He was quite successful as a car salesman until 2005, when he decided to change his focus to politics and as a result, sold the majority in his car dealerships.
Aside from having success with car dealerships, Vern also has two reinsurance companies in his ownership, Jamat Reinsurance Co., and Buchanan Reinsurance Co., and used these companies to provide extended warranty policies to his car buyers.
His political aspirations began to appear in 2006 when he ran in the 13th congressional district in Florida to replace incumbent Republican Katherine Harris. Vern was the winner of Republican primaries, defeating his Republican opponents Nancy Detert, and Tramm Hudson. And in the general elections, Vern was put up against Christine Jennings, just winning with 50.08% of the votes.
Vern was sworn in as Representative for Florida’s 13th Congressional District on 3 January 2007 and since then has been re-elected three more times quite easily, although his position changed as he became the Representative for Florida’s 16th district, as there has been a change in numbering Florida’s districts.
Regarding his personal life, Vern has been married to Sandra since 1976, with whom he has two children.
Vern is also quite active in the community; he has supported numerous nonprofit organizations, including Boys and Girls Club, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the American Heart Walk, the Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes and many more.
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