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About My Debt Payoff
Who Built This Calculator
MyDebtPayoff.com was created by Radif Partners, a software engineer with a strong background in financial technology and building interactive calculator tools. Radif Partners has years of experience developing web applications that help people take control of their personal finances. His technical expertise in full-stack development and financial modeling ensures that each calculator delivers accurate, actionable results. He believes that everyone deserves access to free tools that make debt repayment strategies clear and achievable.
Our Mission
The mission of MyDebtPayoff.com is to help people become debt-free faster by providing a free, easy-to-use calculator that compares proven repayment strategies. Whether you are dealing with credit cards, student loans, medical bills, or personal loans, understanding the right payoff approach can save you thousands of dollars in interest. We want to make that knowledge accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial background.
How the Calculator Works
Our calculator lets you enter multiple debts with their balances, interest rates, and minimum payments. It then computes two popular repayment strategies side by side. The debt avalanche method prioritizes paying off the highest-interest debt first, which minimizes the total interest you pay over time. The debt snowball method targets the smallest balance first, providing quick psychological wins that keep you motivated.
For each strategy, the calculator generates a month-by-month repayment schedule showing your projected payoff date, total interest cost, and how extra payments accelerate your debt-free timeline. All calculations happen in your browser, so your financial data is never sent to any server or stored anywhere. You can experiment with different extra payment amounts to see how even small increases dramatically shorten your repayment period.
Data Sources and Methodology
The calculator uses standard amortization formulas and compound interest calculations that are widely accepted in personal finance. The avalanche and snowball methods are well-documented strategies recommended by financial educators and organizations such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Our formulas assume fixed interest rates and consistent monthly payments, which provides a reliable baseline estimate.
This tool is intended for educational and planning purposes only. Your actual results may vary based on changes in interest rates, additional fees, or modified payment amounts. We recommend consulting a financial advisor for personalized debt management advice tailored to your specific situation.
Contact
We value your feedback and suggestions. If you encounter any issues or have ideas for improving the calculator, please reach out through our website. Your input helps us build better tools for everyone working toward financial freedom.
Official sources
Every rate range and rule on this page traces back to the publications below. No figure is taken from a third-party summary.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Rules on debt collection, validation notices and what a collector may and may not do.
- Federal Reserve, G.19 Consumer Credit release
Monthly figures on revolving and non-revolving consumer credit, and average interest rates.
- Internal Revenue Service, Topic 431
Tax treatment of cancelled or forgiven debt, which is generally taxable income.
- Federal Student Aid, repayment plans
Official terms of income-driven and standard repayment plans for federal student loans.