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Debt Payoff Calculator

Compare Avalanche vs. Snowball method for your debts

Your Debts

DebtBalanceRateMin Payment
Credit Card 1$5,00022.99%$100/mo
Credit Card 2$3,50018.99%$70/mo
Personal Loan$8,00011.5%$180/mo
Total Debt$16,500
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Method Comparison

AVALANCHEHighest Rate First

45 mo

= 3.8 years

Interest paid:

$4,692

Saves $463 vs snowball

SNOWBALLLowest Balance First

46 mo

= 3.8 years

Interest paid:

$5,156

Better for motivation & quick wins

Which to choose? Avalanche saves more money. Snowball gives early wins by eliminating small debts first. Both work — pick the one you will stick with.

Estimates only. Results assume consistent payments each month.