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Net Worth Calculator

Add up your assets and liabilities to estimate your current net worth and see where your balance sheet is strongest or weakest.

Get a clean snapshot of what you own, what you owe, and how your balance sheet is changing over time.

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Example

Net worth is not about comparison. It is a scoreboard for whether your assets are growing faster than your liabilities.

Results

Net worth

$143,500

Total assets

$170,000

Total liabilities

$26,500

Liquid assets$55,000
Retirement assets$85,000
Debt load$26,500

Projection

Distribution view

Cash
$15,000
Investments
$40,000
Retirement
$85,000
Home equity
$30,000
Liabilities
$26,500

Balance sheet read

Net worth improves when assets rise faster than liabilities. The bar view helps show where the largest concentrations sit today.

Planning cue

Track this every quarter or twice a year. Trend matters more than one isolated snapshot.

Track net worth periodically so the direction matters more than the exact number.

How it works

What the result is showing you

These sections explain what the calculator measures, which assumptions matter most, and where the number can be misleading.

Net worth is a snapshot

Net worth is a snapshot, not a complete picture of your financial life. Even so, it is one of the clearest ways to measure long-term progress over time.

Why the mix matters

Two people can report the same net worth with very different balance sheets. Liquidity, debt load, and concentration all matter when you look beyond the headline number.

Track trend, not just one number

A single check is less useful than a recurring habit of tracking the trend every quarter or a couple of times per year. Direction often matters more than precision.

Common questions

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Frequently asked questions

Should I include retirement accounts?

Yes. Retirement accounts are still assets even if access is restricted or tax consequences apply before retirement age.

Do I include my home value or home equity?

Use home equity rather than the full home value if you want a cleaner estimate. Home equity reflects the portion you actually own after debt is considered.

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