Methods for Paying Debt Down

Unsure of where to start with debt repayment? Two popular methods, debt avalanche and debt snowball, can help. First, list all of your debts, interest rates, and amounts owed. Then, choose the method that suits you best.

Avalanche Debt Method

This method saves the most on interest yet will take longer to see progress.

1. List debts by highest to lowest interest rate.
2. Pay minimum on all debts, but put extra funds toward the highest interest debt.
3. Once the top debt is paid off, apply its payment to the next highest interest debt.
4. Repeat until all debts are cleared.

Read more about the avalanche payment plan and calculate your payoff using this method.

Snowball Debt Method

This method offers quick wins to keep you motivated.

1. List debts from smallest to largest amount owed.
2. Pay minimum on all debts, but put extra funds toward the smallest debt.
3. Once the smallest debt is paid off, apply its payment to the next smallest debt.
4. Repeat until all debts are cleared.

Read more about the snowball debt method and calculate your payoff using this debt method.

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