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Steps for Calculating Net Worth

Steps for Calculating Net Worth
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Gather Your Assets

List everything you own that has monetary value, such as cash, bank accounts, investments, retirement accounts, real estate, and vehicles. Use current market values instead of original purchase prices. For guidance on valuing investments, see this Investopedia overview.

List Your Liabilities

Record all debts and financial obligations, including mortgage balances, auto loans, student loans, credit card balances, and any other outstanding loans. Use the remaining balance rather than the original amount borrowed.

Calculate Your Net Worth

Subtract your total liabilities from your total assets. The result is your net worth, which represents your overall financial position. A positive number means your assets exceed your debts, while a negative number indicates the opposite.

Recalculate your net worth regularly to track progress over time. This simple calculation helps you understand your financial health and make informed decisions about saving, spending, and debt management.

Alex Martinus

Written by Alex Martinus

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