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Debt Payoff Strategies
Mini · ~14 min read (250 words/min)
Snowball vs avalanche in depth: mechanics, tradeoffs, when each wins, hybrids, and how to stay consistent—not just definitions.
What this course covers
This is the syllabus—what each module teaches. Times use ~250 words per minute. Full lesson text is substantive (not a two-sentence teaser); it unlocks in the sections below after you have access.
How the snowball works step by step, why small wins change behavior, when it costs more in interest than avalanche, who it fits, and what to watch for (minimums, predatory rates).
Pay highest APR first: why that minimizes interest, the emotional cost when the big balance moves slowly, and APR details (promos, variable rates) that change the order.
No single answer for everyone: when snowball vs avalanche is reasonable, hybrid approaches, a simple decision framework, and how life context (income swings, joint money) affects the plan.
Stopping new debt, automation, handling bad months without quitting, milestones, and how this topic fits next to budgeting and emergency savings.
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