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Pay Off Your Consumer Debt

If you have not identified your debt, go back and read the post, “Know Your Debt”. Once you have done that and know your
Pay Off Your Consumer Debt

If you have not identified your debt, go back and read the post, “Know Your Debt”. Once you have done that and know your debt, you are ready to select a method for attacking your debt, avalanche or snowball.

The avalanche focuses on paying off high-interest debts first, while still making minimum payments on all other debts. Once the highest interest debt is paid off, you move on to the next highest interest debt, and so on.

The benefit of the avalanche method is that you will save money on interest over time as you pay off your debts with higher interest rates. This method also encourages you to tackle larger debts first, which can feel overwhelming, but is ultimately more beneficial in the long run.

To begin using the avalanche method, start by making a list of all your debts, including the interest rate and minimum payment for each. Then, create a budget that allows you to make extra payments on your highest interest debt each month. Over time, as you pay off each debt, you will gain momentum and see your debt decrease significantly.

Overall, the avalanche method requires discipline and dedication, but the benefits of paying off debt quickly and saving money on interest make it a great strategy for many people.

The other method for paying off debt is the Snowball Method. The snowball method is a popular debt-management strategy that helps individuals to pay off their debts gradually over time.

Essentially, the method works by starting with the smallest debt and focusing on paying it off first, while still making minimum payments on other debts. Once the smallest debt is paid off, the focus then shifts to the next smallest debt, increasing payments as necessary until it is also paid off, and so on.
One of the benefits of the snowball method is the sense of accomplishment and motivation that comes from paying off debts one-by-one. Each time a debt is paid off, there is a feeling of progress and success that can spur individuals to continue on their debt-repayment journey.

Additionally, starting with smaller debts can help individuals build momentum and establish good financial habits, which can be carried forward when tackling larger debts.

While the snowball method may not be the best strategy for everyone, it can be a useful tool for those looking to take control of their debts and make significant progress towards financial freedom. By focusing on one debt at a time and building momentum through small victories, individuals can achieve their debt-free goals and create a more secure financial future for themselves.

The method you employ is entirely your choice. The key is to choose one. Try one first. If you feel like it’s not right, then try the other one. Remember, the key is to pay off that consumer debt that feels like a cruise liner’s anchor attached to a row boat and you are the row boat.

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