Step 8 of 11 · Pay Off Debt With the Avalanche Method
When snowball is allowed
When snowball is allowed — step 8 of 11 in Pay Off Debt With the Avalanche Method. If you are about to quit the plan, knock out a sub-$500 balance for a win — then return to avalanche order.

Free personal finance tip: When snowball is allowed (step 8 of 11 from "Pay Off Debt With the Avalanche Method").
If you are about to quit the plan, knock out a sub-$500 balance for a win — then return to avalanche order.
Motivation is part of the system. Document the exception so it does not become chaos.
Pro tip: Never stop minimums on other accounts during a snowball detour.
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