Enter your revolving credit cards and installment loans below. The snowball method pays minimums everywhere and throws every extra dollar at the smallest balance first.
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Credit cards and lines of credit let you borrow repeatedly up to a set limit. Keeping balances low can help control interest and credit utilization.
Auto, personal and student loans use a fixed balance and repayment schedule, making the payoff timeline easier to plan.
The snowball method used above targets the smallest balance first, regardless of interest rate. Paying off one full account fast tends to build momentum, which is why it's a common recommendation even though it isn't always the mathematically cheapest route.
The avalanche method instead targets the highest-APR balance first, which minimizes total interest paid over time. It's the better choice on paper for someone who stays consistent regardless of visible progress.
Smallest balance first. Faster wins and visible progress can help maintain motivation.
Momentum focusedHighest APR first. Prioritizes the debt costing you the most interest over time.
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