Liquidity
How quickly and easily an asset can be turned into cash without losing value.
Liquidity describes how fast you can access the money tied up in an asset. Cash and a savings account are highly liquid; real estate, collectibles, or a small business are illiquid because selling takes time and may force a discount. Healthy personal finance balances liquid reserves for emergencies with less liquid, higher-returning investments for the long term. Too little liquidity means selling investments at a bad moment or relying on debt when surprises hit. Assetli shows your liquid balances separately from longer-term assets so you always know what is reachable.
Example
Your $20,000 in a savings account is fully liquid, while $20,000 of equity in your home is not; you cannot spend it without selling or borrowing against the property.
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Emergency Fund
A liquid cash reserve set aside to cover unexpected expenses or income loss, typically 3–6 months of essential living costs.
Cash Flow
The net amount of money moving in and out of your accounts over a given period — positive when income exceeds expenses, negative when it doesn't.
Net Worth
The total value of all your assets (cash, investments, property) minus all liabilities (loans, mortgages, credit card debt).
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Savings Account
A bank account that pays interest on your balance while keeping the money easily accessible.
Term Deposit
A deposit locked for a fixed period at a guaranteed interest rate, usually higher than an instant-access account.
Financial Health Score
A composite metric that evaluates your overall financial well-being based on multiple factors like savings rate, debt levels, emergency fund, and spending habits.
Debt-to-Income Ratio
The percentage of your gross monthly income that goes toward debt payments, used by lenders to assess borrowing capacity.
Savings Rate
The percentage of income saved or invested rather than spent, widely considered the most important factor in building wealth.
Inflation
The rate at which the general price level of goods and services rises over time, reducing the purchasing power of money.