What Is Net Worth and How Is It Measured?
Net worth is a balance-sheet measure that represents the difference between everything you own (Total Assets) and everything you owe (Total Liabilities) at a specific point in time. Assets include liquid cash, fixed deposits, mutual funds, stocks, retirement accounts (EPF, PPF, NPS), gold, real estate, and vehicle resale values. Liabilities include home mortgages, auto loans, personal debts, student loans, and credit card dues. The formula is: Net Worth = Total Assets − Total Liabilities.