[header] How to use excel for your finances [title] Decide on your level of detail; for example, considering everything worth more than 1% of your yearly income is a starting point. [title] Build an inventory in the first column. [step] An inventory is a list of all the assets you own that are worth anything. 
To keep it simple, you should only consider assets that are of relevance; so list cars, houses, motorbikes, bank accounts, cds , 401-ks, etc. ; but skip the skirts in your closet, the books in your shelves, or the old tv.