This one trick saves you money on credit card interest — most people have never heard of it
Your credit card has two dates: the statement closing date and the payment due date. Whatever your balance is when the statement closes is what interest gets calculated on — not the due date.
Which method is right for your family?
| Factor | Snowball | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Pay order | Smallest first | Highest rate first |
| Saves most money | No | Yes |
| Best for | Motivation | Discipline |
When a debt is paid off — roll that payment to the next target
Your total monthly payment stays the same — but the power of each payment multiplies. The key: when a debt disappears, do NOT lifestyle inflate. Roll it immediately.
What banks don't want you to understand
Credit card interest is calculated daily — not monthly. Every day you carry a balance, interest builds.
Save this FIRST — before attacking debt hard
You are using this tracker because you refuse to stay a slave to debt. That decision is the beginning of your family's freedom. Keep going. 🌱