Debt Payoff Planner

Create a strategic debt payoff plan that gets you debt-free faster and saves on interest

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Prompt Template

I want to create a plan to pay off my debt strategically and efficiently.

My debts are: [DEBT_LIST] (for each debt include type, balance, interest rate, and minimum payment)

My monthly take-home income is [MONTHLY_INCOME].

Amount I can put toward debt above minimum payments: [EXTRA_PAYMENT]

My preferred payoff strategy: [STRATEGY:select:debt avalanche highest interest first,debt snowball smallest balance first,unsure recommend one,balance transfer or consolidation options].

My biggest challenge with debt payoff: [CHALLENGE:select:staying motivated,unexpected expenses,not enough extra money,too many accounts to track,high interest eating my payments].

Do I have an emergency fund? [EMERGENCY_FUND:select:yes at least 1000,partially,no nothing saved].

Create a complete debt payoff plan that prioritizes my debts in the optimal order, calculates when each debt will be paid off, shows total interest I will pay with this plan, includes a month-by-month payment schedule, suggests ways to accelerate payoff, and addresses my specific challenge. Compare different strategies if I am unsure which to use. Include motivational milestones to celebrate along the way.

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About Debt Payoff Planner

Debt feels like a treadmill. You make payments every month and the balances barely move. High interest eats into your payments. Multiple accounts make it hard to see progress. Without a strategy, motivation dies and the debt stays.

It creates a complete debt payoff plan from your actual numbers. You provide your [DEBT_LIST] with each balance, interest rate, and minimum payment, then choose your [STRATEGY]: avalanche (highest interest first) for saving the most money, or snowball (smallest balance first) for quick wins that keep you motivated. Not sure which is better? The AI compares both and recommends one.

The plan includes a month-by-month payment schedule, calculates when each debt disappears, and shows your total interest cost. It builds in motivational milestones and addresses your specific [CHALLENGE], whether that is staying motivated, handling surprise expenses, or managing too many accounts.

If you need to free up more money for debt payments, the Expense Auditor finds places to cut. For a full budget that allocates debt payments alongside living expenses, use the Monthly Budget Builder. Track your payoff progress in the Dock Editor and update the plan as balances drop.

How to Use Debt Payoff Planner

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Copy the prompt template

Copy this template into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or the Dock Editor to get started.

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List all your debts

Enter each debt in [DEBT_LIST] with the type (credit card, student loan, car loan), current balance, interest rate, and minimum monthly payment. Do not skip any accounts. The plan only works if it sees the full picture.

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Set your extra payment amount

Enter your take-home income in [MONTHLY_INCOME] and the extra amount you can put toward debt above minimums in [EXTRA_PAYMENT]. Even $50 extra per month accelerates payoff significantly. Be honest about what you can sustain.

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Choose your strategy

Pick [STRATEGY] based on your personality. Avalanche saves the most money mathematically. Snowball gives faster wins to keep you going. If you are unsure, select 'unsure recommend one' and the AI compares both approaches for your specific debts.

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Follow the schedule and celebrate milestones

The plan includes milestone dates when each debt hits zero. Mark them on your calendar. When you pay off a debt, roll that payment into the next one. The accelerating effect is what makes this approach work.

Who Uses Debt Payoff Planner

Credit card carriers

Attack high-interest credit card debt with a focused plan. The avalanche method typically saves the most on credit cards because interest rates are high. The AI calculates exactly how much interest you save versus minimum payments.

Student loan borrowers

Create a payoff timeline for student loans alongside other debts. The AI considers income-driven repayment options and whether consolidation makes sense for your specific balances and rates.

New homeowners with debt

Balance mortgage payments with existing debt payoff. The plan shows how prioritizing high-interest debt first frees up cash flow that can eventually go toward extra mortgage payments.

Couples tackling shared debt

Build a joint payoff plan that combines both partners' debts and incomes. Seeing the full picture together makes it easier to align on priorities and celebrate wins as a team.

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