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The avalanche debt method
In the debt avalanche method, you pay your debts from the highest interest rate to the lowest interest rate, regardless of balance.
You will pay less in interest if you pay off your debts in this order. You will also pay it off faster.
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The snowball debt method
With this method, you pay off your debts from the smallest balance to the largest balance, regardless of interest rates.
When you pay the smallest debts first, you start to clear your low debts away very quickly. Doing this feels empowering. Once you've paid off a debt, yo...
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Deciding between the Snowball and Avalanche debt methods
The supporters of the two methods are both enthusiastic about which one to use. However, it barely matters which system you use. The best approach is the one that keeps you motivated.
Make the minimum payments on all of your debt. Then, focus on one debt that bothers you the most a...
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Debt when you're on a tight budget
There are a couple of paths you can take to pay off your high-interest debt when you're on a tight budget.
- The snowball method. For those who need to see progress, pay off the lowest balance first. You'll feel inspired to keep going.
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How to deal with your debt
Try to transfer your debt onto a zero-interest credit card (also known as a balance-transfer card). It will give you a limited time window where your debt won't accrue interest and allow you to get rid of your debt faster. But ensure you can pay it off within that window, otherwi...
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