personal finance
net worth
The total value of everything you own (assets) minus everything you owe (liabilities).
Example
"Her net worth was $500,000: $700,000 in assets minus $200,000 in debts."
💡 Memory Tip
NET catches what's left after everything. NET worth = what's left after subtracting debts.
Etymology
Net (remaining after deductions) + worth (value) — what you're worth after subtracting debts.
Common Misspellings
networthnet wrothnet worhtnet woth
Related Terms
See Also
assetsliabilities