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Many choose a fresh 30-year term, even after paying down several years, per Experian.
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Selling gold at current levels can help cover expenses, pay down debt, or create financial breathing room without taking on new obligations.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Selling gold at current levels can help cover expenses, pay down debt, or create financial breathing room without taking on new obligations.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20down. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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