Payoff Methods FAQs


What is the hybrid (debt ratio) payoff plan?

Created March 12, 2021 35,137 Views

The idea behind the Debt Hybrid (Debt Ratio) plan is to bring together the best parts of the snowball and avalanche payoff methods so that you can pay debts off quickly and effectively while at the same time maintaining your motivation. The snowball debt payoff method is popular because it allows y...read more

How do I use the Debt Blaster payoff plan?

Created February 17, 2021 31,457 Views

Go to the My Account page and select Debt Blaster from the debt payoff method list. Next, decide on if you would like to increase your budget by a percentage amount or a fixed amount. Your monthly budget will be automatically adjusted on the first day of every month. You can see your payoff plan on ...read more

What is the cash flow index (CFI) payoff method?

Created March 9, 2021 29,886 Views

The Cash Flow Index (CFI) payoff method is a way to identify the debts that have the most impact on your cash flow and pays those off first. By prioritizing these debts, you can free up cash and cut down on required monthly payments. This plan appeals to people who value the flexibility of lower mon...read more

The custom debt payoff order is not working as expected

Created March 10, 2021 24,867 Views

Almost all issues related to custom debt payoff order have to do with the deferred interest option on the debt details page. A debt account that is truly a deferred interest account needs to be paid first regardless of plan, so these debts are automatically put to the top of the list. If you are no...read more

How do I change the debt payoff method?

Created February 17, 2021 24,198 Views

You can change the payoff debt method in two different places. When you choose a new plan, everything is updated automatically for you and you can change it back any time you like. The first location you can find it is on the "My Account" page. The other place is on the "Debt Snowball Table" page....read more

How do I choose which debts to pay off first?

Created March 6, 2021 21,838 Views

In general, the best way to decide which debt to payoff first is to start with the debt with the highest interest rate and work your way down from there. From a purely mathematical standpoint, the debt avalanche (highest interest rate first) payoff method is the most effective way to pay down debt. ...read more

Which payoff methods are free and which need Undebt.it+?

Created September 5, 2026 891 Views

All of them. Every payoff order you can pick from the method dropdown is available on a free account, and you can switch between them as often as you like. A couple of review sites say custom plans need a paid upgrade, and one says there are more than a dozen methods including "blended" and "pro rat...read more

What does the Auto payoff plan do?

Created September 15, 2026 452 Views

If your payoff method changed and you did not change it, Auto-adjust Payoff Plan did. Here is what it is, the exact rule it follows, and how to turn it off. What Auto does The two best known payoff orders are the debt snowball (smallest balance first, for momentum) and the debt avalanche (highest ...read more

Does Undebt.it have printable debt trackers?

Created September 22, 2026 373 Views

Yes. Undebt.it has a free library of printable debt payoff sheets at undebt.it/printables. There are eleven of them, each a one-page PDF you can download and print right away, with no account and no email address. What is in the library Debt Payoff Ladder: your debts down the side, months across th...read more

How do I pay off a debt by a certain date?

Created October 3, 2026 286 Views

Some debts come with a deadline: a holiday that has to be paid off before you travel, a 0% offer with deferred interest, a buy now, pay later plan or a tax bill. Undebt.it+ members can give any debt a pay-off date, and the plan makes sure it's paid off by then. Setting a pay-off date Open the de...read more