Check out how your liquid net worth stacks up against the rest of the country
May 14, 2020 at 12:40 PM EDT
Obviously, net worth tends to be the measurement of choice when comparing wealth. And in this age of extreme wealth inequality, the median net worth for U.S. households — straight up assets minus liabilities — comes in at a $97,290, according to the Survey of Consumer Finances. But here’s why liquid net worth is a better measure.