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Add your debts, set an extra monthly payment, and compare the avalanche method (highest interest first) vs. the snowball method (smallest balance first) — side by side.

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❄️ Avalanche Method
Pay highest interest rate first — saves the most money
Debt-Free Date
Total Interest Paid
Total Months
☃️ Snowball Method
Pay smallest balance first — faster early wins
Debt-Free Date
Total Interest Paid
Total Months

Total Remaining Debt — Month by Month

DebtBalanceRateAvalanche: Paid OffSnowball: Paid Off
Which to choose? Avalanche saves the most money. Snowball builds momentum with quick wins. Pick the one you'll actually stick to — consistency beats strategy. Read: Budget Hub — all budgeting and debt articles