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Debt Payoff Calculator

Compare debt avalanche vs snowball strategies to find the best way to eliminate your debt. See which method saves you the most money and time.

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Debt Payoff Strategies Explained

❄️ Debt Avalanche Method

  • • Pay minimums on all debts
  • • Put extra money toward highest interest rate
  • • Mathematically optimal - saves most money
  • • May take longer to see progress

⚡ Debt Snowball Method

  • • Pay minimums on all debts
  • • Put extra money toward smallest balance
  • • Creates psychological momentum
  • • Quick wins help maintain motivation
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How this is calculated

Month-by-month payoff of each debt: minimum payments on all, extra payment on the highest-rate debt first (avalanche) or the smallest balance first (snowball).

Estimates for planning, not professional advice. What changed and when →

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