Many people may have heard that solar panels pay for themselves in the long term of energy consumption, but they can also pay for themselves in the added value of a house. The premium added to a solar-powered house is about $4 to $5 per watt of power produced.
The first lady (or, to be politically correct, first spouse, since thereâs a chance a man may hold the title next year) receives no salary for any work she undertakes while her husband is in officeâa situation that hasnât changed, even as the role has evolved from hostess to political powerhouse.
$70,700: The first ladyâs staff doesnât make as much. Joanna Rosholm, who serves as press secretary to Michelle Obama, makes less than half of the presidentâs press secretary. $42,420: And our friends in lower press â those wranglers â who escort the White House press corp around, make the lowest.