You’re Likely Underestimating Your Net Worth (Here's Why)

Most people think that hitting $100,000 in net worth is going to feel like crossing some dramatic finish line. You imagine yourself sprinting toward it, arms outstretched, maybe even hearing a mental fanfare in your head as you shout, “I’ve made it!” The reality, though, is quite different. For the majority of people, reaching that milestone is quiet. It’s subtle. Often, you don’t even notice it happening. And if you think about it, that makes perfect sense.