Financial Planning
Debt Snowball
Quick Definition
Paying off debts from smallest balance to largest.
Full Explanation
The debt snowball method pays off the smallest balance first for a quick win, then rolls that payment into the next debt. It costs a little more interest than the avalanche method but many people find it easier to stick with.
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