Calculate exactly how fast you can eliminate credit card debt. Free snowball and avalanche calculator. No signup required.
The average American carries $6,194 in credit card debt at 20%+ APR. At minimum payments only, that takes 17 years and costs more in interest than the original balance. This calculator shows your exact payoff date and how much extra payment you need to be debt-free in your target timeframe.
List debts by interest rate highest to lowest. Pay minimums on all. Attack the highest rate with every extra dollar. When paid off, roll that payment to the next. For credit cards averaging 20-24% APR, this saves thousands versus minimum payments.
On $6,000 in credit card debt at 20% APR: paying the minimum $120/month takes 9 years and $7,140 in total interest. Paying $250/month finishes in 2.5 years with $1,350 in interest — $5,790 saved. Use the calculator above to find your exact numbers.
At $5,000 with 20% APR: minimum payments take about 8 years and cost $4,200 in interest. Paying $200/month finishes in 2.5 years with $1,000 interest. Paying $300/month finishes in 19 months with $650 interest.
If all your debts are credit cards with similar interest rates, the difference is minimal — use snowball for motivation. If rates vary widely (e.g., 15% vs 26%), use avalanche — it can save $1,000-$3,000 on typical balances.
No — paying more than minimum only helps your credit score. It reduces your credit utilization ratio (ideally below 30%), which is the second biggest factor in your FICO score after payment history.
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