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Formulas and assumptions

How MoneyBasis calculates results

Explore the formulas, assumptions and sources behind each estimate. Your inputs provide the starting point; the calculation runs in your browser.

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Net Worth Calculator

What it estimates

Net worth is calculated by subtracting total liabilities from total assets. Current net worth is an arithmetic result. Any future projection is separate and depends on the growth and paydown assumptions you enter.

How it calculates

Current net worth

Net worth = Assets − Liabilities

Optional projection

The optional projection applies your selected asset growth, savings, debt interest and debt-payment assumptions month by month. Extra debt payments are redirected to assets once debts reach zero.

Inputs

Assets · Liabilities

Included / not modeled

Included

  • Entered assets minus liabilities
  • Optional monthly growth, savings and debt-payment projection

Not modeled

  • Inflation
  • Taxes
  • Market volatility
Assumptions & limitations
  • Asset returns and debt interest are constant user-selected assumptions, not forecasts.
  • Savings and debt payments stay the same every month.
  • Inflation and taxes are not modeled.

Sources

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