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- Net WorthWhat you own minus what you owe — the clearest scorecard of your financial progress.
- AssetsThings you own that hold value, such as cash, investments, property, or a business, that add to your net worth.
- LiabilitiesMoney you owe to others, including loans, credit card balances, and mortgages, which subtract from your net worth.
- Financial PlanA written roadmap that maps your income, spending, saving, and investing to reach specific money goals over time.
- SMART GoalsMoney targets that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, making progress easy to track.
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