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Hybrid Debt Payoff: Merging Avalanche Efficiency with Snowball Momentum for Maximum ROI
The most cost-effective way to eliminate debt in 2026 is a hybrid avalanche-snowball strategy, which can cut interest costs by up to $3,200 per $10,000 of debt, according to Investopedia. This approach blends the interest-saving power of the avalanche method with the psychological boost of the snowball, all