What is a debt snowball calculator?

The debt snowball calculator is a simple spreadsheet available for Microsoft Excel® and Google Sheets that helps you come up with a plan. It uses the debt roll-up approach, also known as the debt snowball, to create a payment schedule that shows how you can most effectively pay off your debts.

What is a debt snowball?

The debt snowball is a debt payoff method where you pay your debts from smallest to largest, regardless of interest rate. Knock out the smallest debt first. Then, take what you were paying on that debt and add it to the payment of your next smallest debt. Why a snowball?

How do I create a debt snowball plan?

Simply fill out the form with all your debts, enter a monthly dollar amount you can add to your payoff plan, and click the “Calculate Debt Snowball” button. You can even create a payment schedule and payoff summary. Below is more information about the debt snowball plan to help you break free of the debt monster . . .