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Debt Payoff Calculator

Add your cards and loans to see when you'll be debt-free, how much interest you'll pay, and whether avalanche or snowball works better for you.

Your debts

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Your plan

On top of the minimums
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Strategy

You'll be debt-free in

2 yrs 6 mo

What you owe now
$16,700
Interest you'll pay
$3,116
Total interest
$3,116
Total you'll pay
$19,816
vs snowball
$104 less
Saved vs minimums only
$3,665
Debt-free in2 yrs 6 mo

Your payoff order

  1. 1Credit cardpaid off in 1 yr 11 mo
  2. 2Store cardpaid off in 2 yrs 1 mo
  3. 3Car loanpaid off in 2 yrs 6 mo

Each month the calculator adds interest, pays every minimum, then puts your extra money on one debt: the highest rate (avalanche) or the smallest balance (snowball). When a debt is paid off, its minimum rolls into the next one. Real card interest is charged daily and minimums can shrink as balances drop, so treat this as a close estimate.

All calculations happen in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere or saved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the avalanche and snowball methods?

Both pay every minimum and put extra money on one debt at a time. Avalanche targets the highest interest rate first, which saves the most money. Snowball targets the smallest balance first, which clears whole debts sooner and can keep you motivated.

Which debt payoff method is best?

Avalanche always costs the same or less in interest. Snowball can be worth a small extra cost if quick wins help you stick with the plan. This calculator shows the difference in dollars, so you can decide.

Why does paying only the minimum take so long?

Credit card minimums are often just interest plus about 1% of the balance, so very little goes toward what you owe. Even a small extra payment each month can cut years off.

Should I consolidate or use a balance transfer?

A 0% balance transfer or a lower-rate consolidation loan can help if the fees are small and you stop adding new debt. Run your debts at the new rate here to compare.

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