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Debt Payoff Calculator

Compare Snowball vs Avalanche methods, see your debt-free date, and optimize lump-sum payments. All calculations run locally — your data never leaves your browser.

Your Debts

NameBalanceInterest Rate (%)Min Payment
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Extra Monthly Payment:
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Total Debt: $42,000 | Min Payments: $780/mo

Debt-Free Date

Jun 2032

74 months (Avalanche)

Total Interest

$6,173

Avalanche method

Interest Saved

$0

Avalanche vs Snowball

Months Saved

35

vs minimum payments only

Snowball vs Avalanche Comparison

Snowball pays smallest balance first (psychological wins). Avalanche pays highest interest first (saves the most money).

Snowball Method

Months to Pay Off

74

Total Interest

$6,173

Payoff Order

1Credit CardMonth 17
2Car LoanMonth 74
3Student LoanMonth 74

Avalanche Method

RECOMMENDED

Months to Pay Off

74

Total Interest

$6,173

Payoff Order

1Credit CardMonth 17
2Car LoanMonth 74
3Student LoanMonth 74

Balance Over Time

Month 1
Avalanche Snowball
Month 74

Without Extra Payments

Paying only minimums: 109 months (9 years 1 months) with $9,855 in total interest. By adding $200/mo extra, you save $3,682 and are debt-free 35 months sooner.

Free Debt Payoff Calculator — Snowball vs Avalanche

Our debt payoff calculator compares Snowball and Avalanche methods side-by-side, showing exactly when you will be debt-free and how much interest you will save. Add your debts, set an extra monthly payment, and see the impact instantly.

The Lump Sum Optimizer tells you exactly which debt to target with bonus income or tax refunds for maximum savings. All calculations run locally in your browser — your financial data is never sent to any server.