Personal Debt Dashboard — All Your Debts in One View | MakeMyCred
PERSONAL DEBT DASHBOARD

All your debts. One clear dashboard.

Track every debt, see your total balance, monitor your payoff progress, and get a health score for your debt situation. Your complete financial snapshot in one view.

Complete debt snapshot
Health score & grade
Payoff timeline

Your debts

Debt name Balance Rate Min. pay
Total balance / Min. payments ₹0 / ₹0
Dashboard ready
Total debt balance
₹0
across all accounts
Debt health score
0 Score
Enter your debts to calculate your health score.
Debt by category
Payoff timeline
Payoff order
Total debt ₹0 current balance
Total interest ₹0 over payoff period
Total to pay ₹0 principal + interest
Monthly payment ₹0 toward all debts
Months to debt-free 0 from today
Debt-free date projected
First debt paid off quickest win
Interest / debt ratio 0% cost of debt
Weighted avg. rate 0% across all debts
DTI ratio 0% min. payments / income
Highest rate debt target first in Avalanche
Largest balance debt biggest obligation
DETAILED VIEW

Full debt breakdown

Every debt, its payoff order, interest paid, and the month it clears.

Order Debt Balance Rate Min. pay Interest paid Paid off in
WHAT MATTERS

Four metrics that define your debt health

These numbers tell you where you stand and where to focus.

1. Total debt balance

The sum of all outstanding balances. This is your starting point — everything else is measured against it. Track it monthly; it should trend downward.

2. Debt-to-income ratio

Your monthly minimum payments divided by your gross income. Below 20% is healthy; above 40% is stretched. This is what lenders look at when you apply for new credit.

3. Weighted average rate

Your overall cost of debt. A high weighted rate means most of your debt is expensive. Refinancing high-rate debt lowers this and saves interest across the board.

4. Payoff timeline

How long until you're debt-free at your current payment. A shrinking timeline means progress. If it's not shrinking, your payment is too low.

DEEP DIVE

How to read your debt dashboard

The metrics, their meaning, and what to do about each one.

1. Why a dashboard beats a list

A list of debts tells you what you owe. A dashboard tells you what it means. By tracking totals, ratios, and timelines, you see the trajectory of your finances — not just a static snapshot.

💡 The single most important number on this dashboard is your total debt balance. If it's falling every month, you're winning — even if the fall feels slow. If it's flat or rising, something needs to change.

2. Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI)

DTI = monthly minimum payments ÷ gross monthly income. It's the metric lenders use to decide whether you can afford new credit.

DTI range Assessment What it means
Below 20%ExcellentLow debt burden, strong capacity
20%–36%HealthyManageable, you can borrow if needed
36%–43%AcceptableNear lender limits, watch closely
43%–50%StretchedMost new loans will be declined
Above 50%High riskFinancial stress, focus on reduction

3. Your weighted average rate

This is your blended cost of debt. It's calculated by weighting each debt's rate by its share of your total balance.

Example: ₹80,000 at 36% and ₹2,00,000 at 9%. Weighted rate = (80,000/280,000) × 36 + (200,000/280,000) × 9 = 10.3% + 6.4% = 16.7%.

A weighted rate above 15% signals expensive debt. Refinancing the highest-rate debt lowers this number and reduces total interest.

4. The health score

This dashboard calculates a health score from 0–100 based on:

  • DTI ratio: Lower is better — the biggest factor.
  • Weighted average rate: Lower is better.
  • Interest-to-debt ratio: Lower means cheaper payoff.
  • Payoff timeline: Shorter is better.
  • Number of debts: Fewer is simpler and lower risk.

Scores above 75 indicate a healthy debt situation. 50–75 needs attention. Below 50 signals serious strain — prioritize debt reduction aggressively.

✓ Use the health score as a directional guide, not a precise measure. Its value is in tracking change over time — a score rising from 45 to 65 tells you your plan is working.

5. A worked example

Income ₹90,000/month. Debts: credit card ₹80,000 at 36% (min ₹4,000), personal loan ₹1,50,000 at 14% (min ₹6,000), car loan ₹2,00,000 at 9% (min ₹8,000). Total debt: ₹4,30,000. Total minimums: ₹18,000/month.

  • DTI: ₹18,000 ÷ ₹90,000 = 20.0% (healthy)
  • Weighted rate: ~16.6% (expensive — cards dominate)
  • Monthly budget: ₹30,000
  • Payoff time: ~19 months (Avalanche)
  • Total interest: ~₹68,000
  • Health score: ~72 (Good, but improvable)

To improve: clear the credit card first (huge rate), then refinance the personal loan if possible. Reaching a 15% weighted rate and a 15-month payoff would push the health score above 80.

6. Common dashboard mistakes

  • Checking too rarely: Review monthly. A dashboard checked once a year hides problems.
  • Focusing only on total: Rate and DTI matter too. A low total with 36% rates is worse than a higher total with 8% rates.
  • Ignoring the weighted rate: It's your true cost of debt. Lowering it is often the fastest way to save money.
  • Not tracking the timeline: If your debt-free date isn't moving earlier, your plan isn't working.
  • Forgetting income: A raise lowers your DTI without paying a single debt. Update income when it changes.
  • Letting the score discourage you: A low score is a starting point, not a verdict. Focus on the trend.

7. Final thoughts

Your debt dashboard is a control panel. It tells you your total obligation, your cost of debt, your leverage relative to income, and how long until you're free. Review it monthly, celebrate the falling numbers, and adjust when something stalls.

Debt payoff isn't about one big move — it's about consistent, informed decisions over time. The dashboard keeps those decisions grounded in data.

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

30 common questions about tracking and managing your debt.

A single view of all your debts with the key metrics that matter: total balance, debt-to-income ratio, weighted average rate, health score, payoff timeline, and payoff order. It converts a list of debts into an actionable financial snapshot.

At minimum: total balance, each debt's balance/rate/minimum, monthly payment budget, DTI ratio, weighted average rate, and projected payoff date. Track these monthly — the trend matters more than any single snapshot.

Below 20% is excellent. 20–36% is healthy. 36–43% is acceptable but near lender limits. Above 43% is stretched. Above 50% is high risk. Aim to keep your DTI below 36%.

The score combines DTI ratio (biggest weight), weighted average rate, interest-to-debt ratio, payoff timeline, and number of debts. Higher scores mean lower burden and cheaper debt. It's directional — track the trend rather than obsessing over the exact number.

Above 75 is healthy. 50–75 needs attention. Below 50 signals serious strain. The most important thing is direction — a score rising over time means your plan is working, even if the absolute number is still modest.

Your blended cost of debt across all loans. Each debt's rate is weighted by its share of your total balance. It's the single best measure of how expensive your overall debt is — lowering it is often the fastest way to save money.

You can, but a mortgage typically has a much lower rate and much longer tenure than consumer debt. Many people track consumer debt separately for a clearer picture, then monitor the mortgage on its own. Both approaches work.

Monthly at minimum. Update balances, rates (if variable), and income. A dashboard updated monthly reveals trends; one updated annually hides problems. Recalculate after any major change — new debt, payoff, or raise.

It's your starting point and your scoreboard. Every other metric is relative to it. If total debt is falling every month, you're making progress — regardless of how slow it feels. If it's flat or rising, your payment is too low.

Avalanche (highest rate first) saves the most money. Snowball (smallest balance first) gives the fastest wins. The dashboard shows both the highest-rate and largest-balance debts so you can see what each strategy would target.

A rising total or flat timeline means your payment is too low. Find more money — cut subscriptions, reduce dining, sell unused items, or take on side work. Also consider refinancing high-rate debt to reduce the interest burden.

Yes — the dashboard tracks both your minimums and your total budget. The gap between them is your "extra payment" capacity, which is what actually accelerates payoff. The larger the gap, the faster you're free.

No — it complements it. A budget plans your income and expenses; a debt dashboard focuses on your obligations. Use both: the budget tells you what you can pay, the dashboard tells you where to send it and how much progress you're making.

As a one-time drop in total balance after the windfall is applied. Adding a windfall to the target debt can pull the payoff date forward by months. Update the balance after applying it to see the effect.

No. Closing cards reduces your available credit and raises your utilization ratio, which can lower your credit score. Keep them open with zero balance. The dashboard will show them with ₹0 balance — that's fine and reflects a healthier profile.

Use the current rate and update when it changes. If rates are rising, prioritize variable-rate debt since its cost may increase. The dashboard assumes a fixed rate for each debt in its simulation — update monthly to stay accurate.

A DTI above 43% means most new loans will be declined and you're financially stretched. Focus on two things: reduce minimums (refinance or consolidate) and increase income. Both lower your DTI quickly. Avoid taking on new debt until DTI is under 36%.

If your weighted average rate exceeds expected investment returns, pay debt first — it's a guaranteed return. Always contribute enough to get your employer retirement match (instant 50–100% return). For rates under 8%, investing may win.

If two debts have the same rate or balance, pick either — the order barely matters. Focus on the ones with the biggest impact on your weighted rate or total balance. The dashboard ranks them automatically by your chosen strategy.

Yes. The dashboard works with any number of debts — one or many. For a single debt, the strategy doesn't matter; it just shows your timeline, interest, and progress toward payoff.

If consolidation lowers your average rate, it reduces interest and simplifies payments. But it doesn't reduce debt — you must avoid running up the cards again. The dashboard's weighted rate shows what you'd save by consolidating to a lower rate.

Track three monthly: (1) total debt balance (should fall), (2) health score (should rise), (3) debt-free date (should move earlier). Recalculate with this dashboard each month — seeing the timeline shrink is the clearest progress signal.

Indirectly. Inflation erodes the real value of fixed-rate debt — your future payments are worth less. This mildly favors not rushing to prepay low-rate fixed debt. But high-rate debt far outpaces inflation, so it stays the priority.

Share the dashboard at a monthly family finance meeting. Review the total, the trend, and the debt-free date together. Shared visibility and shared goals dramatically improve follow-through. Celebrate each milestone.

Yes, and you should. Set automatic payments for minimums on all debts, plus an automatic transfer for the extra amount to your target debt. Automation removes willpower from the equation and ensures consistency.

Don't panic — just resume the next month. One missed extra payment barely affects the long-term timeline. Keep minimums covered to protect your credit, then continue. Consistency over years matters far more than perfection every month.

No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, tracked, or stored. If you want to keep a record, download the PDF or take a screenshot. Your financial data stays on your device.

This dashboard provides estimates for general guidance only. Actual payoff timelines depend on lender terms, compounding methods, payment timing, and changes to your balances or rates. The simulation assumes fixed rates and consistent payments. The health score is a directional indicator, not a credit score. This is not financial advice. Consult a financial advisor for personalised guidance.

Your complete debt picture. In one view.

Update monthly. Watch the numbers fall. Celebrate the milestones.

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