05/01/2026
Assets for Individuals
Assets are resources that can generate future economic benefits or be converted into cash.
Common examples of personal assets include:
Cash and bank accounts: Physical cash, checking, savings, and money market accounts.
Investments: Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and certificates of deposit (CDs).
Real estate: Your home, rental properties, or land (valued at current market price).
Personal property: High-value items like jewelry, art, collectibles, and furniture.
Liabilities are financial obligations or debts that must be repaid over time.
Common examples of personal liabilities include:
Mortgage: The outstanding balance on your home loan.
Loans: Student loans, car loans, personal loans, or business loans.
Credit card debt: The total outstanding balance on all credit cards.
Other debts: Unpaid bills, taxes owed, or an overdraft balance