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Fund the safety net or kill the debt?

Three strategies, one decision. See the total interest, the full timeline, and how long each path leaves you without a safety net.

Your money

01 / CASH FLOW
$
$
$

Your debt

02 / DEBT
$
%
6 months
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The classic tug-of-war.

Enter what you can put toward savings and debt each month, and we will run all three strategies side by side.

Last reviewed: October 2026.

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