06/30/2026
Your bank balance doesn't tell you how much money you actually have.
It only tells you how much cash is in your account today.
To understand your financial picture, you need to know your net worth.
Net Worth = What You Own − What You Owe
For example:
Assets:
• Savings: $15,000
• Vehicle: $20,000
• Investments: $40,000
Total Assets = $75,000
Liabilities:
• Car loan: $8,000
• Credit card: $2,000
Total Liabilities = $10,000
Net Worth = $65,000
Your income can change.
Your bank balance changes almost every day.
But tracking your net worth over time is one of the best ways to measure your financial progress.
Don't focus only on what's in your bank account.
Focus on building your overall financial picture.
— Joumaa Johnson Financial