📚 General Knowledge

When using the 'debt avalanche' method to pay off multiple debts, which debt should be prioritized for extra payments?

A The debt with the smallest balance
B The debt with the largest balance
C The debt with the highest interest rate
D The debt with the earliest due date

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The debt avalanche method focuses on paying off the debt with the highest interest rate first, after making minimum payments on all debts. This strategy saves the most money on interest over time.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "When using the 'debt avalanche' method to pay off multiple debts, which debt should be prioritized for extra payments?" is Option C: The debt with the highest interest rate.

The other options — A) The debt with the smallest balance, B) The debt with the largest balance, D) The debt with the earliest due date — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: The debt avalanche method focuses on paying off the debt with the highest interest rate first, after making minimum payments on all debts. This strategy saves the most money on interest over time.

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