Net Worth
DEFINITION
Net worth is the amount left after subtracting total liabilities from total assets. It is found by adding up everything you own, such as your home and bank savings, and then deducting everything you owe, such as mortgages, loans, and credit card balances.
ELI5
Net worth shows what you really have after taking all your debts away from everything you own.
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