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Guides and ideas on paying off debt, staying motivated, and building better money habits — from the team behind DebtBoss.
16 July 2026
Meet DebtBoss: the iOS app that turns your debt into a monster you can fight
DebtBoss turns debt payoff into a boss battle — every payment damages your debt monster. Here is what the app does, how it works, and the thinking behind it.
Read more →16 July 2026
How to choose a debt payoff app: 7 things to check before you download
Not all debt apps are built the same. From bank connections and data privacy to payoff methods and pricing, here is a practical checklist for picking the right one.
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Do debt payoff apps actually work? What the evidence says
Debt apps promise to get you debt-free faster. Here is an honest look at what an app can and cannot do, which features are backed by behavioural research, and who benefits most.
Read more →16 July 2026
Debt snowball vs avalanche: which payoff order actually fits you?
The two most popular debt payoff methods explained side by side — how each works, what the maths says, and how to pick the one you will actually stick with.
Read more →15 July 2026
XP, quests, and a monster with an HP bar: the psychology behind DebtBoss
Why does turning debt into a game actually work? A look at the behavioural science behind each DebtBoss mechanic — HP bars, XP, quests, streaks, and projections.
Read more →14 July 2026
Getting started with DebtBoss: from your first monster to your first victory
A practical walkthrough of setting up DebtBoss — entering your debts, choosing a payoff order, logging payments, and building a streak that lasts.
Read more →10 July 2026
How to stay motivated while paying off debt (when the finish line is years away)
Debt payoff is a marathon, and motivation is the real bottleneck. Seven practical, evidence-informed tactics to keep going when progress feels slow.
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