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Net Worth Calculator

The Net Worth Calculator subtracts your total liabilities from your total assets to show your net worth — the single best snapshot of your financial health at any moment.

What this means

Net worth = everything you own minus everything you owe. It can be negative early in life when debt like student loans and mortgages exceeds savings — tracking it upward is the goal.

How we calculate it

Formula

Net worth = total assets − total liabilities.

Worked example

$150,000 in assets and $25,000 in liabilities:

  1. 1Net worth = $150,000 − $25,000 = $125,000

Important assumptions

  • Enter realistic current values, not purchase prices.
  • Assets are pre-tax gross values.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as an asset?

Cash, investments, retirement accounts, home value, vehicles and valuables you could sell. Use current market values.

How often should I calculate net worth?

Monthly or quarterly is enough. Frequent enough to see progress, rare enough that short-term swings don't distract you.

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