๐ New Interface
Click the โฐ Menu button (top-right) to access Import/Export, Support, Resources, and Clear Data features.
1๏ธโฃ Set Up Your Budget
Click "Setup Budget" to enter your monthly income and expenses. This helps the app understand how much money you have available each month to pay off debt.
๐ Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio
Once you enter your income and debts, the app automatically calculates your DTI ratioโa key metric lenders use to assess financial health. Healthy: <36%, Caution: 36-43%, High: >43%.
2๏ธโฃ Add Your Debts
Click "Add Debt" and choose between:
- Credit Card: Enter the balance, interest rate, and minimum payment
- Fixed Loan: Enter loan type, balance, interest rate, original amount, and term
- Car Lease: Track lease payments and payoff timeline
3๏ธโฃ Choose Your Strategy
The app automatically calculates popular payoff strategies:
- Snowball: Pay off smallest balances first (builds momentum & motivation)
- Avalanche: Pay off highest interest rates first (saves the most money)
- Custom Order: Drag and drop debts to create your own payoff sequence
4๏ธโฃ Review Your Plan
See your complete payoff timeline with interactive charts and monthly breakdown. The app shows exactly when each debt will be paid off and how much interest you'll save.
5๏ธโฃ Save & Track Your Progress
Keep your plan safe and accessible:
- โฐ Menu โ Export Backup: Download your complete data as a JSON file
- โฐ Menu โ Import Backup: Restore your data from a previous backup
- Export to Calendar: Add payment schedule to your calendar app
- Print/PDF: Generate a printable version of your plan
๐ Privacy & Security
Your financial data is 100% private:
- All data stored locally in your browser (never sent to servers)
- Encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption
- No account required, no tracking, no data collection
- Open source code for complete transparency
โ๏ธ Important Disclaimer
This tool provides mathematical calculations for educational purposes onlyโit does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Certain debts may have tax implications (e.g., student loan interest deductions). Please consult a CPA or financial advisor for personalized guidance.
๐ก Pro Tips
Regular Backups: Export your data monthly via โฐ Menu โ Export to protect against browser data loss.
Mobile Friendly: The app works perfectly on phones and tablets for on-the-go tracking.
Support Development: Open the โฐ Menu and click โ Support Us to help keep this tool free for everyone!