Why net worth beats income
A high salary does not mean you are building wealth. Net worth shows the result of every decision together: what you saved, what you invested, and what you borrowed. It is the one number that tells you whether you are moving forward.
What to include
Assets: bank balances, fixed and recurring deposits, mutual funds and shares at current value, PPF, EPF and NPS balances, gold, property and vehicles. Liabilities: the outstanding amount (not the EMI) on home, car, personal and education loans, plus credit card dues and money you owe friends or family.
Keep it current
Balances change every month. Tracking net worth over time is far more useful than a one-off number — that is exactly what HonorFlow does from the accounts and investments you record.