Avalanche vs snowball calculator
Two proven ways to pay off debt. Enter your debts once and see which one gets you to $0 sooner — and how much interest you’d save either way.
Debt payoff race: avalanche vs snowball
Enter your debts and see which method gets you to $0 faster.
Avalanche saves you $941 and 2 mo.
Avalanche saves the most money; snowball builds momentum with quick wins.
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How the two methods work
- Avalanche — pay the minimum on everything, then throw every extra dollar at the debt with the highest interest rate first. This costs the least in interest.
- Snowball — pay the minimum on everything, then attack the smallest balance first. You clear whole debts quickly, which keeps you motivated.
Both roll each freed-up payment onto the next debt, so the payoff speeds up over time. Avalanche usually wins on math; snowball often wins on follow-through. The best method is the one you’ll actually stick with.
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