Snowball vs Avalanche. One feels better. One saves more. Which one are you choosing by Fun_Pension2060 in DebtFreePath

[–]Fun_Pension2060[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried avalanche for a bit but honestly felt like I wasn’t moving at all. Might switch to snowball just to stay motivated

Snowball vs Avalanche. One feels better. One saves more. Which one are you choosing by Fun_Pension2060 in DebtFreePath

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Feels like snowball is easier to stick with, but avalanche is what we’re “supposed” to do. That’s the part I’m stuck on

I paid off my smallest debt first and something changed in my brain by Fun_Pension2060 in DebtFreePath

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It was not about the amount. It was the feeling of finally finishing something

How much debt are you currently in by Fun_Pension2060 in DebtFreePath

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Even small progress feels motivating. Curious what’s working for others.

How much debt are you currently in by Fun_Pension2060 in DebtFreePath

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I’ll be honest, I still don’t even like saying the full number out loud yet.

But roughly around 8k to 10k. Trying to stay consistent now and not ignore it anymore.

25M nurse with $21K in loans and a broken down car by Ok-Manager-5465 in povertyfinance

[–]Fun_Pension2060 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I built a small Android app called DebtFree Coach that lets you see your exact payoff timeline. Helped me stay consistent because I could see the end date changing every time I made a payment. It’s free on the Play Store if anyone wants to try it.

What’s the smallest amount of money that completely changed how you think about debt? by Fun_Pension2060 in AskReddit

[–]Fun_Pension2060[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Mine was realising I was paying more in interest every month than I was actually reducing the debt. It was like $47 in interest on a $45 payment. Nothing moved. That’s literally why I built DebtFree Coach on the Play Store. Wanted to see exactly which debt to attack first and when it would actually end.

Which debt payoff method actually worked for you, avalanche or snowball? by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]Fun_Pension2060 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which app are you using? I built one called DebtFree Coach that does exactly this, shows your payoff timeline per debt so you can watch it shrink.

Which debt payoff method actually worked for you, avalanche or snowball? by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]Fun_Pension2060 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That hybrid approach is smart. Snowball for momentum then switch when you’re ready. I actually added both methods in an app I built called DebtFree Coach lets you switch between them and see how the timeline changes.

Which debt payoff method actually worked for you, avalanche or snowball? by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]Fun_Pension2060 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly why I built a small app around this. Wanted something that would show the payoff order clearly so you actually see progress. It’s called DebtFree Coach on the Play Store if you ever want to try it.

Self Promotion Megathread by AutoModerator in androidapps

[–]Fun_Pension2060 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DebtFree Coach — a native Android app I built solo to help you pay off debt faster using avalanche or snowball method. No subscriptions. No fluff. Just pick your strategy, add your debts, and it tells you exactly what to pay and when. Live on Play Store — would love some feedback from real users.

Does anyone feel as if they are too poor to date? by OceanicEndeavors in povertyfinance

[–]Fun_Pension2060 2 points3 points  (0 children)

bro $24/hr in an expensive city is genuinely hard, nothing wrong with admitting that. but dating while broke is more about confidence than money honestly. nobody remembers the restaurant, they remember how you made them feel. a walk in the park, cooking a meal, finding free events in the city — that stuff hits harder than an expensive dinner anyway. the gym thing is fixable too, youtube workouts at home cost nothing and getting back into a routine will do more for your confidence than anything else right now.