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What is net worth?
Net worth is the single most useful snapshot of your financial health. It equals everything you own (assets) minus everything you owe (liabilities). A positive net worth means your assets outweigh your debts. A negative one means the reverse — but it's far more common than most people realize.
According to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, the median American household net worth is around $192,000 — but that figure is heavily skewed by homeownership and age. Younger households and those without home equity frequently show a negative net worth, especially when carrying student loans or high-interest credit card debt.
How to calculate your net worth
The formula is straightforward:
Net Worth = Total Assets − Total Liabilities
- + Assets include cash, savings accounts, retirement accounts (401k, IRA), investment brokerage accounts, the current market value of your home, vehicles, and any other property you own.
- − Liabilities include your mortgage balance, auto loans, student loans, credit card debt, personal loans, and any other outstanding debt you owe.
Why tracking net worth matters
Monthly income and spending are important, but net worth tells the long-term story. You can earn a high salary and still have a low or negative net worth if debt is growing faster than savings. Conversely, consistent debt payoff and investing can build significant net worth on a modest income over time.
Tracking net worth quarterly — even just with a simple calculator like this one — helps you see whether your overall financial position is improving, regardless of month-to-month fluctuations in spending or income.
How to grow your net worth
Net worth grows through two levers: increasing assets and decreasing liabilities. For most people carrying high-interest debt, the fastest path is tackling liabilities first — because high-interest debt grows faster than most savings accounts or conservative investments.
Toya builds a personalized payoff plan based on your actual account data, automatically allocating payments to minimize total interest paid. On average, users with Toya's AI payoff plan pay off debt 18% faster than making standard minimum payments.
Frequently asked questions
Should I include my home in my net worth?
Yes — include your home's current market value as an asset and your remaining mortgage balance as a liability. The difference (home equity) is the net contribution to your net worth. Use a recent estimate from Zillow or a local appraisal rather than your original purchase price.
What is a good net worth for my age?
A common rule of thumb is to have a net worth equal to your age multiplied by your gross annual income divided by 10. More importantly, the direction of the trend matters more than the absolute number. A 28-year-old with a $10,000 positive net worth that's growing by $500/month is in a much stronger position than one with $50,000 that's been flat for two years.
Is a negative net worth bad?
Not necessarily. Many people in their 20s and 30s have a negative net worth due to student loans or mortgages taken on early in life. What matters is whether you have a plan to move it in the right direction. The Federal Reserve's data shows a significant jump in median net worth between the under-35 and 35-44 age groups as people pay down debt and accumulate savings over time.
How often should I calculate my net worth?
Quarterly is the sweet spot for most people. Monthly can feel noisy due to investment fluctuations, and annual is often too infrequent to catch problems early. Bookmark this calculator and come back every 3 months to track your progress.