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That means paying down debt, reviewing your credit report for errors or inconsistencies and refraining from applying for additional debt or loans.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Then consider whether losing access to the money that would be used to pay down the mortgage would cause any concern.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Instead, use any breathing room to pay down debt or rebuild savings.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Silva also recommended that the board take a more aggressive approach to paying down its CalPERS liabilities, with a $400,000-per-year payment versus a $200,000-per-year payment.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Then consider whether losing access to the money that would be used to pay down the mortgage would cause any concern.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Instead, use any breathing room to pay down debt or rebuild savings.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Silva also recommended that the board take a more aggressive approach to paying down its CalPERS liabilities, with a $400,000-per-year payment versus a $200,000-per-year payment.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20down. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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