‘We give money, we don’t take it’: Where might former president Jimmy Carter’s money go after he dies?

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The least expensive former president for the U.S. government, Carter and his wife Rosalynn — who died in 2023 — lived a surprisingly average life after his term ended in 1981. The Carters lived in a home valued at just $167,000 after they left the White House, the Washington Post reports Here’s what we know about Jimmy Carter’s wealth — and how he spent it throughout his life: How much did Jimmy Carter make? open image in gallery Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia, pictured in 2023, is where he retired after leaving the White House in 1981 Carter reportedly rejected many speaking engagements as well, which is a typical source of income for former presidents. Meanwhile, Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, reportedly received a $65 million joint book advance in 2017. open image in gallery Jimmy Carter did not spend money on extravagant properties such as Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, pictured in 2022 How did Jimmy Carter spend his money?