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Net Worth Calculator

Add up what you own and subtract what you owe. Your net worth is the single clearest number for tracking your financial progress over time.

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Assets & Liabilities Results update as you type
Assets — what you own
Cash & savings
Investment accounts
Retirement accounts
Home / real estate value
Vehicle(s) value
Other assets
Liabilities — what you owe
Mortgage balance
Auto loan(s)
Student loans
Credit card balances
Other debts
Total assets
$0
everything you own
Total liabilities
$0
everything you owe
Your net worth
$0
assets minus liabilities
AssetsLiabilities
Net worth if this gap grows steadily
Projected net worth (assumes 6% asset growth, debt paid at your input pace)
Monthly amount applied to debt + savings $300
Year Assets Liabilities Net Worth
Understanding net worth

Why net worth matters more than income

Net worth is simply everything you own (your assets) minus everything you owe (your liabilities). Unlike income, which measures cash flow in a given period, net worth measures your actual accumulated financial position at a single point in time. Two people earning identical salaries can have wildly different net worths depending on how much they save, invest, and borrow.

A negative net worth, common for recent graduates carrying student debt or early in a mortgage, isn't a crisis on its own. What matters far more is the trend: is the gap between assets and liabilities widening in your favor over time?

This calculator treats your home and vehicle at current market value, not what you originally paid, since net worth reflects what you could realistically convert to cash today.

Track it, don't just calculate it once
A single net worth snapshot tells you where you stand. Recalculating it quarterly or annually tells you whether you're actually making progress, which is the more useful signal for most people's financial decisions.
Liquid vs. illiquid assets
Cash and investments can typically be accessed quickly. Home equity and retirement accounts are real net worth but much harder or costlier to access on short notice. Knowing the split matters as much as the total number.
Debt isn't always the enemy
A mortgage against an appreciating home, or a student loan that led to higher earning power, can be reasonable debt to carry. High-interest credit card debt, by contrast, actively works against your net worth every month it's carried.
Frequently asked questions

What people ask about net worth

Is a negative net worth a bad sign?+
Not necessarily, especially early in adulthood or right after taking on a mortgage or student loans. What matters more is the direction: is your net worth trending upward year over year as you pay down debt and build assets?
Should I include my home's full value or just my equity?+
Both, in this calculator. List your home's current market value under assets, and your remaining mortgage balance separately under liabilities. Your actual home equity is captured automatically because net worth nets the two against each other.
Should personal items like furniture or jewelry count?+
Most personal finance professionals exclude everyday personal belongings, since they typically depreciate quickly and aren't meant to be sold. Some include high-value items like fine jewelry or art under "other assets" if they hold genuine resale value.
How often should I recalculate my net worth?+
Quarterly or annually is common and sufficient for most people. Checking too frequently can create unnecessary anxiety over short-term market swings that don't reflect your actual long-term trajectory.
What's a "good" net worth for my age?+
This varies enormously based on income, location, family circumstances, and starting point, so generic benchmarks are often more discouraging than useful. Comparing your own net worth over time, rather than against a generic target, tends to be more motivating and more accurate.
The bigger picture

Net worth is a snapshot, momentum is the story

Two levers move net worth: growing your assets (saving, investing, and letting compounding work) and shrinking your liabilities (paying down debt). Both matter, and for most people, especially early on, paying off high-interest debt delivers a more reliable "return" than most investments would.

Come back and recalculate this every few months. The number itself matters less than watching the trend move in the right direction.

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