A clearer view of the road out of debt

Payoff Path is a free educational calculator that estimates how debt snowball and debt avalanche strategies may affect payoff time and interest.

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What the calculator does

It uses the balances, APRs, minimum payments, and extra monthly payment entered to estimate a payoff month and year, payoff order, and interest. When one debt is paid off, its freed payment is rolled to the next target in the model.

Important limitation

Results are simplified estimates, not lender payoff quotes or financial advice. The model assumes rates and payments remain fixed, so it is not designed to forecast mortgage renewals, variable-rate changes, promotions, fees, or lender-specific payment rules. Always confirm balances, payment rules, and payoff amounts directly with each lender.