Cash and investments
Include bank balances, certificates of deposit, brokerage accounts, bonds, and other investments at current values. Avoid counting the same holding in more than one category.
Net Worth Calculator – Assets, Liabilities and Financial Progress
Enter current balances rather than monthly payments. The calculator totals each side of your personal balance sheet and applies net worth = assets − liabilities.
Private and educational: entries stay in this browser tab and are not submitted to Starlight Tools. Results are estimates, not financial, tax, accounting, legal, or investment advice. Values can change and may have taxes, selling costs, penalties, ownership restrictions, or exchange-rate effects that this calculator does not model. Last reviewed: July 31, 2026.
Your financial snapshot
Assets – what you own
Use realistic current values, not original purchase prices.
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Liabilities – what you owe
Enter outstanding balances, not required monthly payments.
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Net worth results
Estimated net worth
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Total assets
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Total liabilities
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Asset-to-liability ratio
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Net worth as share of assets
Financial progress
Change since previous snapshot
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Percentage change
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Add a previous net worth total to compare snapshots.
Category breakdown
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Net Worth Formula and Assumptions
Net worth = total current value of assets − total outstanding liabilities
An asset is something you own that has financial value. A liability is an amount you owe. Use values from the same date and convert foreign-currency holdings into the selected display currency before entering them.
Worked example: assets of $435,750 minus liabilities of $221,700 produce an estimated net worth of $214,050. If the previous snapshot was $186,500, the increase is $27,550, or 14.8% of the earlier positive net worth.
Percentage progress is shown only when the previous net worth is above zero. Dividing by zero is undefined, and using a negative starting value can produce a percentage that is mathematically valid but financially confusing. The amount of change is still shown.
What to Include in a Personal Net Worth Statement
Retirement accounts
Vested retirement account balances are commonly included. Keep estimated pension income or future government benefits separate unless you have a reliable present value.
Home and other property
Enter a reasonable current market value as an asset and the full outstanding mortgage as a liability. Selling costs and capital-gains taxes are not deducted automatically.
Vehicles and personal property
Use realistic resale value, not the purchase price. Ordinary household goods are often omitted unless they have material and reasonably verifiable resale value.
Loans and credit balances
Include the current amount owed on mortgages, cards, student loans, auto loans, personal loans, tax debts, and other obligations—not the monthly payment.
Business interests and complex assets
Private businesses, trusts, stock options, restricted assets, and shared ownership can be difficult to value. Consider professional advice where the value has legal or tax consequences.
How to Track Financial Progress
- Choose a repeatable schedule, such as quarterly or annually.
- Use the same categories and valuation method at every snapshot.
- Update current balances and market values rather than carrying old estimates forward.
- Compare both the net worth total and its components. Asset growth, new saving, debt repayment, market movement, and property valuation can affect the total differently.
- Keep the result in context. Net worth does not show monthly cash flow, emergency liquidity, investment risk, tax exposure, credit score, or whether assets are accessible.
A falling total is not automatically a failure, and a rising total is not automatically proof of a sound plan. Large purchases, education, housing, business investment, markets, exchange rates, and valuation changes can move the snapshot.
Methodology, Sources and Review
Method: every non-negative item value is summed by side and category. Liabilities are subtracted once from assets. Optional progress equals current net worth minus previous net worth. No inflation, tax, fee, interest, market-return, or exchange-rate forecast is applied.
Limits: this general personal balance-sheet calculation is not the same as a legal net worth test used for benefits, lending, divorce, insolvency, tax, estate, or accredited-investor rules. Those definitions may include or exclude specific assets and debts.
Net Worth Calculator FAQ
What is the formula for net worth?
Add the current value of all included assets, add all outstanding liabilities, and subtract liabilities from assets.
Should I include my home and mortgage?
For a general snapshot, include the home’s realistic current value as an asset and the outstanding mortgage as a liability. Do not enter only the equity as well, or it will be double counted.
Does income count as an asset?
No. Income is a flow of money. Cash already accumulated in an account is an asset, but future salary and expected earnings are not current assets.
Should retirement accounts count?
Vested account balances are commonly included. Defined-benefit pensions and future government benefits are harder to value consistently and are usually tracked separately.
What does negative net worth mean?
It means the liabilities in this snapshot exceed the assets. It does not alone determine insolvency, cash-flow health, or creditworthiness.
How often should I update it?
Quarterly or yearly is often enough to show a useful trend. Consistent timing and valuation methods matter more than frequent updates.
Can couples calculate joint net worth?
Yes. Include jointly and individually owned assets and liabilities once, using a consistent household scope. Ownership rules can matter for legal or estate purposes, so this general total is not a legal allocation.
Are entries saved or tracked?
No. Entries are calculated locally in this browser tab. The calculator has no account or save feature, and a CSV is created only when you request a download.