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What is a Debt Snowball Calculator?
The Debt Snowball method is a powerful psychological strategy for paying off debt. It involves paying off your smallest balances first while making minimum payments on larger debts. This tool visualizes how quickly you can become debt-free by rolling your payments over.
How to Use the Calculator
Enter your total combined debt balance, your average interest rate, and your required minimum monthly payments. Then, add any extra money you can put toward the debt each month to see how much faster you achieve zero balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Snowball vs Avalanche: Which is better?
The Debt Avalanche method (paying highest interest rate first) saves you more money mathematically. However, the Debt Snowball method (paying smallest balance first) often has a higher success rate because the quick wins keep you motivated.
What is rolling over payments?
When you pay off your first debt, you take the money you were using for that payment and roll it into the payment for your next debt. Like a snowball rolling down a hill, your payment power grows until all debts are destroyed.