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Debt Payoff Simulator

Compare the mathematical savings of the Debt Avalanche strategy against the psychological wins of the Debt Snowball strategy. Model your payoff timeline instantly.

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Understanding Payoff Strategies: Snowball vs. Avalanche

❄️ What is the Debt Snowball Method?

Popularized by personal finance authors, the Snowball method focuses on momentum. You sort your debts from smallest balance to largest. You put all extra budget toward paying off the smallest balance first while maintaining minimums on others. Paying off accounts quickly provides early psychological wins that keep you motivated.

🏔️ What is the Debt Avalanche Method?

The Avalanche method is the mathematically optimal path to paying off debt. You sort debts from highest interest rate to lowest. All extra budget goes toward the debt with the highest rate first. By reducing high-interest compounds early, you pay less total interest and become debt-free faster.

How to Pick the Best Strategy?

If you value raw numbers and interest savings, use the Debt Avalanche. If you are prone to fatigue or get discouraged by long payoff timelines, the Debt Snowball provides quicker milestones to help you build and sustain behavioral momentum.

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