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Snowball or Avalanche? Choosing the Best Debt Repayment Strategy

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Snowball or Avalanche? Choosing the Best Debt Repayment Strategy

There are two effective methods for tackling debt:

1. Snowball
Pay off the smallest balances first.

2. Avalanche
Pay off the highest interest balances first.

 

How It works

Snowball

  • Make minimum monthly payments on all debts
  • Put extra payments toward the smallest debt
  • Once paid off, make payments on the next smallest debt
  • Continue until debt-free

Avalanche

  • Make minimum monthly payments on all debts
  • Put extra payments toward the highest interest rate loan
  • Once paid off, make payments on the next highest interest rate loan
  • Continue until debt-free
Pros

Snowball

  • Satisfying to pay off debt quickly
  • Keeps you motivated

Avalanche

  • Saves more interest long-term
Cons

Snowball

  • Pay more in interest long-term

Avalanche

  • Longer wait to see the first debt paid off
  • Less motivating

 

Who It Works For

Snowball

  • People who are motivated by seeing results quickly

Avalanche

  • People who excel at meeting long-term goals without immediate results.

 

Start paying off your debt today. A financial professional can help you tackle your debt in alignment with your goals.