The goal of tracking your assets and net worth is to get you in a position so that your investments, retirement, and other sources of income completely cover the expenses for your desired lifestyle. This is not something you do once; it needs to happen every month for the rest of your life.
After getting a financial reality check where we totaled up your expenses, debt, and income, it's time to add up all of your assets, like savings, stocks, bonds, Real Estate, and subtract your liabilities. What is left is your net worth .
Once your net worth is calculated, make a commitment to track it monthly. We recommend calculating it in the middle of the month after your bank statements and bills are received. Download the “Net Worth Tracker” spreadsheets included with this session (and found at WinMakeGive.com/wealth-part-3 ) as an easy way to digitally track your finances moving forward.
Remember, there is no right or wrong number for your total net worth. When I started tracking my net worth, it was after the 2008 financial collapse. My net worth by 2009 was -$500,000 because of the debt I accumulated and the poor investments that I had made. It took me years to get back to a $0 net worth. Figure out where you stand today, and let’s make a plan together to move forward.
Find an accountability partner or group and have a regular “wealth review night” where you go over these numbers together.
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