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We would like to guide you through an exercise to help you to know your numbers. Let's open your eyes to the big picture.
An asset is simply any item of value that you own. Assets have either current or future economic value, meaning it is worth something now or will be worth something in the future. This means they can be sold to settle debts or that they have the potential to produce income for you, either currently or in the future.
These investments may be added as one combined total or individually.
Accounts may be added as one total or individually.
Vehicles may be added as one total or individually.
Properties may be added as one total or individually.
Other Assets may be added as one total or individually.
A liability is simply any debt or financial obligation you owe to another person or corporate entity, like a bank or credit union. ‘Liability’ can refer to any agreement, verbal or written, that has not yet been paid, and so it impacts your future financial position until it is paid off.
Mortgage accounts may be added as one total or individually.
Other bank loans may be added as one total or individually.
Other Credit card debt should be listed individually.
These are all the ways that you have money coming to you on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. These can include:
Here is where you will list all of your recurring expenses. Without a clear picture of your recurring expenses, it can be difficult to create a plan to manage your finances effectively.
For non-monthly expenses, such as insurance premiums, calculate and record the amount of that expense for a month (e.g. An annual premium of $3,000 equates to $250 per month [$3,000 ÷ 12 m per month])
This list can include: