This article was originally published at Lizanest.com.

Ever wondered which U.S. presidents left office richer than they started — and which ones barely scraped by? From founding fathers with sprawling plantations to modern leaders cashing in on book deals and speaking tours, the financial stories behind the Oval Office might surprise you. Some presidents were born into fortune, others built it from scratch, and a few lost it all along the way. Here’s a look at every president in American history, ranked from the ones with the smallest wallets to the biggest bank accounts.
