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Debt Snowball | Those needing motivation through quick wins | Pay off smallest debts first while maintaining minimum payments on others | Psychological wins, maintains momentum | May pay more interest over time |
Debt Avalanche | Those focused on minimizing interest payments | Target highest interest debts first while maintaining minimum payments on others | Saves the most money in interest | May take longer to see first debt paid off |
Debt Consolidation | Those with multiple high-interest debts | Combine multiple debts into a single loan with lower interest | Single payment, potentially lower interest | May require good credit score |