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Debt Snowball Calculator

List up to six debts. We pay the minimum on each, throw your "extra" at one debt at a time, and roll the freed-up cash to the next one. Try both strategies and see which finishes sooner.

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Snowball or avalanche?

The avalanche method (highest APR first) saves you more money in interest. The snowball method (smallest balance first) gives you a quick win and keeps you motivated. Studies have repeatedly shown that people who use the snowball method actually finish at higher rates - so if you have started and given up before, snowball wins by default.

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