💰 Debt Paydown Calculator

Discover which debt payoff strategy could save you the most money or get you debt-free fastest. Compare Snowball vs Avalanche methods based on your specific situation.

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Choose Your Payoff Strategy

Select the debt payoff method that works best for your situation and goals.

Additional amount you can apply to debt payoff each month

When a debt is paid off, automatically apply its minimum payment to the next debt. This is the true "snowball" effect that accelerates debt payoff.

Debt Snowball
Pay off smallest balances first

Focus on paying minimum payments on all debts, then put any extra money toward the debt with the smallest balance. This provides quick psychological wins as you eliminate debts faster.

Debt Avalanche
Pay off highest interest rates first

Focus on paying minimum payments on all debts, then put any extra money toward the debt with the highest interest rate. This typically saves the most money in total interest paid.

Selected: Debt Snowball

Focus on paying minimum payments on all debts, then put any extra money toward the debt with the smallest balance. This provides quick psychological wins as you eliminate debts faster.

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