★ CREDIT CARD PAYOFF · AVALANCHE vs SNOWBALL

The math of getting unstuck. Two strategies, one winner.

Avalanche pays highest-rate cards first (saves the most). Snowball pays smallest balances first (wins fastest). This simulator runs BOTH with your real cards and budget, and shows you the dollars.

Your cards

Your monthly budget

Minimum required: $416 · You're paying extra of $484
★ RESULTS · STRATEGY SHOWDOWN ★

Avalanche vs Snowball

AVALANCHEHighest rate first · math optimal
28mo
Total interest$5,376
Total paid$25,126
★ SAVES $121
SNOWBALLSmallest balance first · momentum
29mo
Total interest$5,497
Total paid$25,247
★ CHART · BALANCE OVER TIME ★

Both strategies side by side

$19,750Month 029mo
Avalanche · 28mo Snowball · 29mo