Debt Snowball Calculator
Loans & DebtPay off your debts smallest-balance-first and see your full payoff order and timeline.
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| Debt name | Balance | APR % | Min. payment |
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Total interest paid
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Payoff order
How this is calculated
Every debt gets its minimum payment each month; any extra budget goes entirely to the debt with the smallest remaining balance. Once that debt is paid off, its former payment rolls into the extra budget for the next-smallest debt — the "snowball" effect.
Frequently asked questions
- Why pay the smallest balance first instead of the highest rate?
- The snowball method prioritizes quick wins for motivation — paying off a debt sooner, even if it costs slightly more interest overall than the avalanche method, which many people find keeps them consistent.
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