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Qu'est-ce que le/la Patrimoine net ?

Le patrimoine net est la différence entre les actifs détenus et les dettes à payer et reflète la situation financière réelle d'un individu ou d'un ménage à un instant donné.

Net worth is the personal-finance equivalent of a balance sheet. Assets include cash, investments, retirement accounts, property and meaningful personal belongings. Liabilities include mortgages, student loans, car loans, credit card balances and any other debt.

Tracking net worth monthly is the most honest measure of financial progress because it captures the full picture: paying off debt, saving, investing and asset appreciation all show up. A rising net worth across years is what builds long-term financial security.

Formule
Net Worth = Total Assets − Total Liabilities
Exemple

A household owns a CHF 1m home, CHF 300k in investments and CHF 30k cash, against CHF 600k mortgage and CHF 20k loans — net worth is CHF 710k.

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Questions fréquentes

Should I include my car?+

Yes, at honest market value — but expect it to depreciate fast.

What about my pension?+

Include vested balances; defined-benefit values are harder to estimate, so use the actuarial transfer value.

How often should I update it?+

Monthly is ideal; quarterly is realistic for most households.