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Yes because if you don't pay off your old debt then guess what? You owe even more money now as it piles up.
Also, if you pay off the old debts, the person(s) who lent you the money, would be more willing to lend you money again, if need be. If you don't pay off old debts, they won't trust you enough to let you borrow money again and you will probably be defamed as well.

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