Isn’t it funny how some people can create a media empire and still find themselves cash-strapped? Enter Jim Bob Duggar, the patriarch of the famous Duggar clan, where the number of kids is almost rivaled by the speculation about his net worth! With a thriving reality TV franchise and a heap of property investments under his belt, you’d think he’d be rolling in dough. Alas, as the father of 19, those expenses can really stack up!
So, just how much is Mr. Duggar worth these days? Well, it seems his financial situation is just as complex as his family dynamics. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of his financial landscape, from the TV stardom that started it all to the challenges that come with raising a small army… and of course, keeping the bills paid!
He launched a career in politics in 1999, becoming a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Rather than run for re-election, Jim Bob then launched a primary challenge against incumbent US Senator Tim Hutchison. He lost, and that was pretty much the end of his political career.
How Did Jim Bob Earn His Money?
But Jim Bob’s most successful days were still ahead of him.
In 2008, after a succession of one-off documentaries about his massive family, Jim Bob teamed with TLC to launch a reality show entitled 17 Kids and Counting.
The show would be renamed as more offspring entered the picture, eventually becoming 19 Kids and Counting.
Jim Bob made so much money for the network that execs chose not to fully sever ties with him after the initial Josh Duggar sex scandals.
19 Kids was canceled, but a new Duggar series, Counting On, was launched in its place.
But during his years of plenty, Jim Bob invested in real estate and founded his own development company.
So while his days of TV stardom may be behind him, Jim Bob’s financial future is still plenty bright.
His kids say he taught them about the importance of saving and investing at an early age.
Many of Jim Bob’s beliefs and teachings have come under fire in recent years. But when it comes to money, the man clearly know what he’s talking about.
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