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Snowball: If the $4,000 is spread across multiple small cards, pay the smallest balance first for a psychological win. debt4k

Avalanche: Direct all extra funds to the highest interest rate portion of the $4k to save the most money. 📉 Long-Term Impact on Credit Scores The Debt4K Conundrum: Understanding the Alarming Rise in

Option 2: Personal Consolidation Loan

A personal loan from a place like SoFi, Upstart, or a local credit union might offer 8–15% APR. For $4,000 over 24 months at 10% interest, your payment is about $185 per month. Debt avalanche (recommended): Pay minimums on all debts,

• Debt avalanche (recommended): Pay minimums on all debts, then put extra money toward the highest-interest debt first. Saves most interest.
• Debt snowball (motivation focus): Pay smallest balance first.