How to calculate your net worth step by step
TL;DRIn short
Learn how to calculate net worth by adding accounts, savings, and investments and subtracting debt. Practical guide with Neto.
- 1. List what you own
- 2. List what you owe
- 3. Use one base currency
- 4. Track change over time
Net worth is the clearest way to answer one question: if you add everything you own and subtract everything you owe, what remains?
The formula is simple: net worth = assets - liabilities. The difficult part is keeping it current when money lives across multiple accounts, currencies, cards, debt, and investments.
1. List what you own
Start with current accounts, savings, cash, and available balances. Then add investments such as crypto, stocks, ETFs, funds, or any assets you want to follow.
2. List what you owe
Include card balances, loans, financing, or any liability that reduces your real position.
3. Use one base currency
If your money is spread across currencies, choose one base currency for your total picture. This matters for people working across Spain, Latin America, or international markets.
4. Track change over time
The number matters, but the trend matters more. If net worth rises, your position improves. If it falls, you can ask whether the reason is spending, market movement, debt, or a temporary decision.
Common mistakes
- Looking only at the main bank balance.
- Ignoring small debts that add up.
- Keeping investments in a separate mental bucket.
- Working from stale numbers.
External resources
- Neto on the App Store
- CoinGecko for crypto market context.
- Apple Pay if you want lower-friction capture on iPhone.
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