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Modern debt management principles emerged from banking practices developed in medieval Italy. The concept of structured debt repayment was formalized in the early 20th century with the development of amortization tables and compound interest calculations, revolutionizing personal finance management.
n = -log(1 - (P × r/PMT)) / log(1 + r)
Total Interest = (PMT × n) - P
Total Payment = PMT × n
The time to pay off your debt depends on three main factors: your total debt amount, the interest rate, and your monthly payment. Higher monthly payments and lower interest rates will reduce the payoff time. Use our calculator to get a precise estimate based on your specific situation.
Generally, focus on paying off high-interest debt first (like credit cards) while maintaining minimum payments on other debts. This "debt avalanche" method saves the most money in interest. Alternatively, some prefer the "debt snowball" method, paying off smallest debts first for psychological momentum.
To accelerate debt payoff: 1) Make larger than minimum payments whenever possible, 2) Consider consolidating high-interest debts to a lower rate, 3) Create additional income through side work, 4) Reduce expenses and redirect savings to debt payments, 5) Use windfalls (tax returns, bonuses) for debt reduction.
Debt consolidation can be beneficial if you can secure a lower interest rate than your current debts. It can simplify payments and reduce total interest paid. However, evaluate the consolidation loan's terms carefully, including fees and the total cost over the loan term.