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Net Worth Explained: Why Paying Debt Can Leave the Number Unchanged

Build a net-worth statement using realistic asset values, outstanding debts and access notes. See why paying $1,000 of principal from existing cash leaves immediate net worth unchanged in our simplified example.

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Build a net-worth statement using realistic asset values, outstanding debts and access notes. See why paying $1,000 of principal from existing cash leaves immediate net worth unchanged in our simplified example.

Fictional dollar examples. General education, not individualized financial, tax or legal advice. Local rules and account terms vary.

CHAPTERS 00:00 Take a dated snapshot 00:58 Value what you own 01:56 Subtract outstanding debts 02:56 Separate wealth from cash access 03:57 Explain changes and repayment

SOURCES https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/save-and-invest/figure-out-your-finances https://www.finra.org/investors/investing/investing-basics/financial-foundations https://www.finra.org/investors/investing/investing-basics/risk

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