Trusted Friends: The Most Valuable Asset in Life (Says This Accountant)

As an accountant, I’m trained to value things. Tangible assets, intangible assets, depreciation, balance sheets—my world is ruled by numbers and logic. But sometimes, life throws in something you can’t record on a spreadsheet (though I’ve tried). Trusted friends. They don’t show up on your books, but believe me, they are your most valuable asset.

Let’s break it down—accountant style.

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Return on Investment

You invest time, love, loyalty, and the occasional therapy session disguised as a coffee catch-up. And what do you get back? Support, laughter, memories, emergency childcare, and a brutal but loving reality check when you need it. The ROI is off the charts. No stock portfolio comes close.

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Low Risk, High Reward

A trusted friend won’t ghost you when times get tough. They stick around through relationship dramas, money messes, dodgy decisions, and bad hair days. Unlike the markets, their value doesn’t drop overnight (unless you forget their birthday—then all bets are off).

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They Help You Stay in the Black

Life has its overdraft moments—emotionally, mentally, financially. A good friend helps you rebalance. They remind you who you are, where you’re going, and that you don’t have to go it alone. That kind of support keeps you out of emotional debt.

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They’re Your Emergency Fund

You don’t always need them, but when you do, they’re there. Ready with tissues, wine (or sparkling water if you’re sober now), and words that hit home. They’re your safety net—priceless and irreplaceable.

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They Don’t Depreciate

Most things in life lose value over time. But true friends? They get better with age. The history you share becomes richer, the inside jokes funnier, the bond deeper. You can’t write that off—it’s an appreciating asset if I’ve ever seen one.

Final Balance

Forget Bitcoin, property, or gold—trusted friends are where your real wealth lives. As someone who’s seen numbers rise and fall, I’ll tell you this: the friendships that stick are your true net worth.

So if you’re lucky enough to have a few trusted friends, hold them close. Text them now. Tell them they’re your best-performing asset. (Bonus points if you actually say it in those words.)

Because life’s too short for bad investments—especially when it comes to people.