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Paying off the smallest debt first feels great, while the highest rate first saves more. See what each method really costs and which one fits you.

A 0% balance transfer and a consolidation loan both promise a cheaper path out of card debt. Two real scenarios show when each one wins.

A personal loan usually charges less than a credit card, but not always. Compare real rates and a side-by-side example to see which costs more.

One payment can feel like less debt, even when it is not. Learn how a debt consolidation loan works, what it really costs and when it backfires.