No Mystery Here

How It Actually Works

No black boxes. No black magic. Just math that's been proven to work forever — finally presented in a way that makes sense.

Step 01

~2 min

Gather your numbers

You don't need to dig through every statement. Start with ballpark numbers — you can refine later. We need: total balances, interest rates, and what you're currently paying each month.

  • Total balance on each debt (credit card, loan, medical)
  • Annual interest rate (APR) — find it on your statement
  • Current monthly payments (minimum or what you actually pay)
  • Any extra cash you could put toward debt each month

Step 02

~1 min

Choose your strategy

There are two proven methods. Avalanche saves you the most money — mathematically optimal. Snowball keeps you motivated — psychologically powerful. We'll show you both and let you decide.

  • Avalanche: Attack highest-interest debt first, save the most total money
  • Snowball: Attack smallest balance first, get quick wins that keep you going
  • Hybrid: Our algorithm blends both for your unique situation
  • Minimum-only: See exactly why this path is so painful (spoiler: it is)

Step 03

Instant

Get your month-by-month plan

No vague advice. You get a specific number for every month: how much to pay, to which account, and what your balance will be. Some people print this and put it on the fridge.

  • Exact payment amounts for each debt each month
  • Running balance tracker so you always know where you stand
  • Interest breakdown — watch interest cost drop as balances fall
  • Projected debt-free date with a real calendar month and year

Step 04

Ongoing

Execute and adapt

Life happens. New income, unexpected expenses, rate changes. Your plan should adapt. With a saved account, update your numbers any time and get a revised plan instantly.

  • Update balances monthly to keep your plan accurate
  • Log payments to see real progress against projections
  • Recalculate when your income or expenses change
  • Celebrate each debt paid off — that dopamine hit is real and earned

The math, plain English

We don't hide the formula. Here's exactly what we calculate.

Months to payoff

n = −log(1 − r×P/M) / log(1+r)

P = balance, r = monthly rate, M = monthly payment. This gives exact months to zero.

Total interest paid

Interest = (M × n) − P

Simple: total amount paid minus what you borrowed. Everything else goes to interest.

Interest saved

Saved = Baseline interest − Your plan interest

Compare minimum-payment path vs. your optimized plan. This is the number that makes people gasp.

⚠️ These are standard financial formulas used for educational estimates. Not financial advice. Actual results depend on your lender's compounding frequency, fees, and rate changes.

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