How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast — Avalanche vs Snowball

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How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast — Avalanche vs Snowball

By WealthChecker Team  |  Debt  |  7 min read

The average American carries $6,500 in credit card debt at 20-24% APR. That's $1,300-$1,560 in interest per year — money that could build wealth instead.

The Math: $5,000 at 22% APR making minimum payments takes 17 years and costs $7,000+ in interest. With a strategy, clear it in 2-3 years!

The Two Main Methods

MethodHow It WorksBest For
Debt AvalanchePay highest interest rate firstSaving the most money
Debt SnowballPay smallest balance firstStaying motivated

Debt Avalanche — The Math Winner

List all debts by interest rate (highest to lowest). Pay minimums on everything, throw every extra dollar at the highest-rate debt.

Debt Snowball — The Psychology Winner

List debts smallest to largest. Attack the smallest balance first. Quick wins keep you motivated!

Accelerate Your Payoff

Balance Transfer: Move high-interest debt to a 0% APR card (12-21 months). Zero interest during promo period!

Stop the bleeding: Freeze your credit cards and switch to debit while paying down debt.

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