This question has been in my mind for, like, more than 1 or 2 months, just after I joined this platform. And I never tried to find answers because I thought it was none of my business, but I was still excited to know about it. And today I have at least some of my answers. That are Yeah, Moderators do get paid (I thought they might have volunteered for the job for free; yeah, I know these are some childish thoughts). But your provided links also enhanced my knowledge, which I had never thought about before.

Even in 2018 and 2017, the finances of the forum were too high and were being managed perfectly. I wonder why we are not seeing the Finances of years after 2018. Or I am missing them.

Great question, dear OP, and thanks for asking it, as it also covered some of my thoughts.