Debt Payoff Calculator

Compare Debt Avalanche vs Debt Snowball methods to see which strategy saves more money and gets you debt-free faster.

Your Debts

Debt #1

Debt #2

Debt #3

$500/month

This is the extra amount you can pay toward debt each month, in addition to minimum payments.

Debt Avalanche

Pay extra toward the debt with the highest interest rate first. This method saves the most money.

Total Interest Paid
$4,876
Time to Debt-Free
4 years 6 months
Total Months
54 months

Debt Snowball

Pay extra toward the debt with the smallest balance first. This method provides faster psychological wins.

Total Interest Paid
$4,876
Time to Debt-Free
4 years 6 months
Total Months
54 months

WealthLogic Recommendation

Debt Snowball is the better financial choice.

While Snowball may feel more motivating, Avalanche would save you:

$0

more in interest. However, if psychological wins help you stay motivated, Snowball can still be effective.

Total Debt Over Time

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