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Reviewed: May 25, 2026Verified against official sources

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Debt Payoff Calculator: Snowball vs Avalanche (Canada)

Debt Payoff

Snowball or avalanche — which clears my debt faster?

Add your debts, set how much extra you can throw at them each month, and see both strategies side-by-side.

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Which one should I actually use?

If you’ve stuck to debt-payoff plans before — go avalanche, it saves the most money. If you’ve started and stopped a few times — go snowball, the quick wins keep you in the game. The difference is usually small (a few hundred dollars on typical Canadian household debts); what matters more is actually finishing.