 TITLE: Why Did My Credit Score Drop When I Paid Off a Loan? CONTENT: Scores Aside, Paying Off Debt Is Good\n-------------------------------------\nWhether your credit scores rise, drop or stay the same when you pay off a loan, you should still celebrate the fact that you have one fewer debt to repay. You can now use the extra money to pay down other debts or save it for one of your financial goals. Or, if you've got your financial bases covered, you'll now have extra money in your monthly budget to spend as you please. END