Sometimes the simplest tool is the best tool.
Here’s a net worth template you can copy right now and update monthly.
ASSETS (What I Own)
Checking accounts: $______
Savings accounts: $______
Investment accounts: $______
Retirement accounts (401k, IRA): $______
Home value (estimate): $______
Car value (estimate): $______
Other assets: $______
Total Assets: $______
LIABILITIES (What I Owe)
Mortgage balance: $______
Car loan: $______
Student loans: $______
Credit card balances: $______
Personal loans: $______
Medical debt: $______
Other debts: $______
Total Liabilities: $______
NET WORTH: $______ (Assets – Liabilities)
Change from last month: +/– $______
Update this on the first of every month. Record each month’s number so you can see the trend line over time.
That 60-second monthly update is all you need to track the most important number in your financial life.
Best for: Anyone who wants to start tracking immediately with zero setup, zero apps, and zero bank linking.